Edith Piaf

Previews: BILLY L’AMOUR & THE LOVE NOTES at Spirit Animal Nightclub
by Kay Kudukis - May 20, 2026

​​​​​​​Palm Springs audiences may remember Billy L’Amour from her “boom boom, clear the room” performance as Hedy LaRue in Revolution Stage Company’s 2024 production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Now, L’Amour brings that same theatrical voltage to Billy L’Amour & The Love Notes, a new monthly live-band residency premiering at Spirit Animal Supper Club on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Review: SABRAGE, Lafayette
by Franco Milazzo - May 11, 2026

Cabaret-circus-champagne extravaganza Sabrage has been refreshed just in time to lift our hearts in this sorry hour. Wars continue in the Middle East despite claims of a “ceasefire”. Fuel and food prices are heading north for the summer. Fascism leers openly on both sides of the Atlantic. The thirteenth season of Love Island is launching in less than a month. These are desperate times which force one to look deep into one’s soul and quietly ask: what kind of world are we leaving to Cher?

Review: The Ever Divine Kim David Smith Dazzled In COMME UNE FOLLE at Joe's Pub
by Analisa Bell - May 6, 2026

Comme Une Folle (Torch Songs for Tough Times Because Gay) is not merely a cabaret act; it is an experience - equal parts mischief, melancholy, and musical brilliance!

Review: CABARET at Smyrna Opera House
by Greer Firestone - Apr 14, 2026

The Smyrna Opera House’s Cabaret isn’t just good—it’s a minor miracle. This is their first musical in years, and instead of easing back in with something safe, they went straight for one of the most stylistically demanding, tonally complex shows in the canon. And they pulled it off with grit, intelligence, and surprising polish.

Hersh Dagmarr to Present DAGMARR'S CABARET at Circle & Star
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

Cabaret singer Hersh Dagmarr will present Dagmarr's Cabaret at the Circle & Star Theatre in Hampstead, featuring songs by Edith Piaf, Kurt Weill, Marlene Dietrich, Iggy Pop, and Kylie Minogue.

Review: Karen Akers' COME WITH ME TO PARIS! at Birdland Très Magnifique
by Stephen Mosher - Apr 9, 2026

The pleasure in being in the room with The Best.

Cabaret Roundup: April 6-12 – Karen Akers, Marilyn Maye & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 6, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider in NYC this week including Broadway star Karen Akers, Marilyn May's annual birthday show, Outsiders star Brent Comer and more.

Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Karen Akers, Yellowjackets & More in April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Karen Akers, Yellowjackets, The Hot Sardines, Ben Allison, and Billy Stritch Trio, alongside returning acts like Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks.

Joëlle Rabu And Buwa To Perform JUST THE 2 OF US At Anvil Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026

Anvil Theatre will host a unique musical event, JUST THE 2 OF US, featuring Canadian singer Joëlle Rabu and Nigerian artist Buwa on April 11, 2026, in New Westminster, BC.

Brian De Lorenzo and Tom LaMark Orchestra to Release TOAST OF THE TOWN, VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026

Cabaret Classics will release 'Toast of the Town, Vol. 2,' the second big band album from Boston-based vocalist Brian De Lorenzo, available on CD and streaming on all mainstream digital platforms.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Unveils FUTURE FORWARD Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2026

Smuin Ballet will present its spring season featuring new works by choreographers Andrea Schermoly and Amy Seiwert in San Francisco, Walnut Creek, and Mountain View from April 17 to May 17.

Greg Osby, Trio Grande and More Set for SFJAZZ February 2026 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026

SFJAZZ will present a diverse lineup of jazz performances in February 2026, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The month-long event will take place at the iconic SFJAZZ Center in San Francisco.

Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026

Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026. 

Birdland Sets Two-Week Lineup With Ms. Lisa Fischer, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith, And Vince Giordano
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Riverside Studios Reveals Try January Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

Riverside Studios has announced its Try January programme coming in the new year, offering a mix of cutting-edge theatre, creative workshops and screenings for all ages at the iconic West London arts venue. Learn more about the lineup here!

Madalena Alberto ofrece un concierto íntimo en Barcelona
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Dec 17, 2025

La estrella del West End Madalena Alberto ofrecerá un concierto íntimo en la sala Encuentro le la localidad barcelonesa de Abrera el próximo 28 de febrero.

Interview: Marty Silvestri & Joel Higgins on THE BEAT OF A WANDERING HEART at The Laurie Beechman
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 10, 2025

The songwriters present a revue of their 40-plus-year partnership to the Beechman 11/11 to 11/16, with Christine Andreas, George Dvorsky, James Harkness & Casey Borghesi. We spoke with Silvestri and Higgins about the new show, their career, and more.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO Will Play The Segal Centre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2025

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts and David and Hannah Mirvish will co-present Kimberly Akimbo, a musical that is as original as it is deeply moving, with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori.

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Member Omara Portuondo Spotlighted in New PBS Film
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 16, 2025

Omara Portuondo, the Cuban singer who is a member of Buena Vista Social Club, is the subject of a new documentary film premiering on PBS later this month.

Louise Pitre and More to Star in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Candadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

The multi-Tony award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo will make its Canadian Premiere beginning in November 2025, and continuing through February 2026 in Toronto. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.