Melba Moore

54 Below to Present Emmet Cahill, Melba Moore, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

54 Below will present an upcoming week of performances including Tony winner Melba Moore, Emmet Cahill, George Young, and the final performances of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, plus a tribute to Olivia Rodrigo and more.

Cabaret Roundup: June 22-28 – Patti LaBelle, Melba Moore & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 22, 2026

Here are a few top picks to consider this week including pride shows, a celebration of Liza Minnelli, an outdoor concert with Patti LaBelle, and more.

Jeanna de Waal to Lead Masterclass at Long Island Musical Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2026

Broadway star Jeanna de Waal, known for originating the role of Princess Diana in DIANA: THE MUSICAL, will join the Long Island Musical Theatre Festival as featured guest artist, leading a masterclass during its summer intensive program.

Best Cabaret in Summer 2026: Megan Hilty, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026

See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues in NYC this spring, at a range of budget points, including original Roger and Mark from RENT in a duo show at 54 Below, Smash star Megan Hilty, a celebration of Liza Minelli, and more.

Norm Lewis, Will Roland and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2026

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Grammy and Emmy winner Will Roland, Tony winner Norm Lewis and more. 

John Philip to Present POSITIVITY REIGNS...SAY YES! at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

xIn celebration of 2026 Pride Week, Don’t Tell Mama will present MAC Award winning vocalist John Philip in Positivity Reigns...Say Yes! for two performances this summer.

Lineup Set For 15th Annual TD JAMES MOODY JAZZ FESTIVAL at NJPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026

NJPAC revealed the lineup for the 15th annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival in Newark, featuring an Ben Vereen 80th birthday celebration, and performances by Gregory Porter, Charles Lloyd, and Christian McBride.

Best Cabaret in June 2026: Lillias White, Donna McKechnie, Norm Lewis & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 31, 2026

We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret, comedy and Broadway with shows in NYC. Tickets to these shows are likely to sell out, so get yours soon!

Review: I'M HERE: BLACK BROADWAY at Signature Theatre
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 23, 2026

Besides being the premiere theatre for musicals in the DMV, Signature Theatre also has a highly successful cabaret series. For many years the series has highlighted all genres of music featuring top flight talent.

Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
by Gillian Blum - Jan 31, 2026

Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr. passed away at 88 on January 29 following complications from emergency heart surgery.

TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) Star Christiani Pitts Joins STAGE FRIGHT At Red Eye This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2026

Christiani Pitts, known for her roles on Broadway and TV, will join the weekly talk show STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY on January 14, hosted by Marti Gould Cummings.

Melba Moore Joins STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye NY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026

Melba Moore will join STAGE FRIGHT, hosted by Out100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk Nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys. Join in this Wednesday as they chat about Moore's illustrious career.

Choreographer, Playwright, Director, And Teacher LaVerne Reed Has Passed Away
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025

The DC theatre community and artists across the United States are mourning the loss of  the visionary musical theatre and choreography genius, LaVerne Reed. A student of Maria “Libby” Hill (Apollo Theatre, Nicholas Brothers) Reed began her arts exploration as a young girl, eventually landing at The Juilliard School and later Howard University.

The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025

The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.

Surprising Celebrities Who Began Their Careers in HAIR
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 24, 2025

Diane Keaton made her Broadway debut in the original Broadway production of Hair at the age of 22. The landmark musical started out at the Public Theater off-Broadway in 1967 before transferring to the Biltmore Theatre on Broadway in 1968. Keaton joined the cast for the Broadway run, originating her track in the show.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Welcomes Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

From the impossibly young Yair Keydar to the legendary nonagenarian Marilyn Maye, the performers at this week’s Jim Caruso’s Cast Party spanned generations—and musical styles. Check out photos from the show!

Melba Moore to Release Memoir in November
by Gillian Blum - Sep 28, 2025

Tony Award winner and three-time Grammy nominee Melba Moore's memior, 'This Is It – Marvelous...And Getting Better,' will be available on Amazon Books in November.

AN EVENING WITH MELBA MOORE Comes to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Next month, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present 'An  Evening with Melba Moore,' featuring the legendary singer, actress and entertainer. Learn more here!

Interview: Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 15, 2025

Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Opens 2025-2026 Theatre Season With PURLIE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has announced the first show in its 2025-2026 “Soul Of A People” theatre season: “Purlie.” Learn more about the upcoming production here!