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Brenda Liz Henry will reprise her solo cabaret debut at The Green Room 42, performing a show spanning multiple musical genres, including Hip Hop, with musical director Gregory Toroian and a live band.
The singer makes her solo cabaret debut on 6/4 and 6/20 with a show celebrating the musical genres that inspired Brenda growing up, including Hip Hop. We spoke with Brenda about her path to this exciting debut show.
After producing on May 7 a cabaret variety show fundraiser for 2026 Midterm Democratic Congress candidates, Stephen Hanks has announced the cast for the second of four PROJECT 2026: BLUE TSUNAMI shows.
Performer Lina Koutrakos and pianist Gregory Toroian will perform at Palisades Hub in Washington, DC, marking their first appearance in the nation's capital together.
Brenda Liz Henry will make her solo cabaret debut in A Boogie Down Bronx Tale at The Green Room 42, a show tracing her musical journey through Hip Hop and other genres that shaped her Bronx upbringing.
Elvira Tortora will bring her Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter to Josephine's Cabaret at Club Café in Boston.
Producer Stephen Hanks will present PROJECT 2026: BLUE TSUNAMI!, a cabaret variety fundraising series for Democratic Congressional candidates, at Don't Tell Mama on May 7, June 13, September 1, and October 20.
Ann Talman will bring her Bistro and MAC Award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Friday, May 8, 7:30 PM.
Elvira Tortora will reprise her 2024 Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker's Daughter at Chelsea Table + Stage on Saturday, April 11, at 7:00 PM.
The 'recovering contract attorney' gave an endearing performance at Don't Tell Mama on February 26. Throughout the evening, Sussman’s off-kilter wit and warmth reminded us why cabaret remains such a treasured form.
Matsuki Productions will present specialized master classes focusing on the business of cabaret in March and April. These sessions are designed to provide valuable insights for performers, with limited spaces available.
Jeremy Sussman will return to Don’t Tell Mama for an encore performance of FROM NO BUSINESS TO SHOW BUSINESS, a cabaret show tracing his journey from practicing law to pursuing a lifelong passion for performance.
Terri Dannenberg will reprise her solo cabaret debut, EVERYTHING, at Don't Tell Mama in New York City on February 20 at 7:00 PM. The performance marks a significant return to the stage for Dannenberg, showcasing her range and passion in a personal and intimate setting.
It's Debutante Season in the cabaret world and Terri Dannenberg is having her coming out party, and looking good while doing it.
It's debut season in NYC cabaret, and Heather Frank looks like she's going to fit right in.
On October 17 and 19, 2025, singer Meri Ziev and the Gregory Toroian Trio treated audiences at Don't Tell Mama to a night of song called From 8 Tracks to Livestreams. See photos from the show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Catch Diane D'Angelo's encore performance of Closing Credits at The Green Room 42, showcasing her stunning vocals and captivating stage presence.
Through lesser-known and quirky novelty songs as well as Great American Songbook standards, Jeremy Sussman tells the story of pursuing a career in law to please his parents while performing on the side.
Jeremy Sussman will return to Don’t Tell Mama this fall with From No Business to Show Business, a cabaret that blends quirky novelty tunes with American Songbook classics. Performances will run on September 28, October 9, and October 21.
NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor summer concerts and stars of Broadway and film/TV doing solo shows.
