Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for August 25-31
By: BWW Special Coverage Aug. 24, 2014
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestra's begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven- o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Jim Caruso's Cast Party, Patrick Page: Good To Be Bad, An Evening of Garland, Saycon Sengbloh, and Paulo Szot.
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Jim Caruso's Cast Party
Where: Birdland NYC (315 West 44th St)
When: August 25 at 9:30PM
Tickets: $25 at http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/599931/tfly?utm_medium=api
Hosted by Jim Caruso, with the Cast Party "Symphony Orchestra""No one can call themselves a true New Yorker until they've been to the 'Cast Party,' which is to Broadway what the Conde Nast cafeteria is to publishing. Divas and dapper-dans insouciantly sip cocktails while watching each other sing and perform at the open-mic event during Broadway's dark night." (Next Magazine) Broadway impresario Jim Caruso hosts a combination open-mic, networking event and party in which the biggest stars on Broadway relax on their night off by performing their favorite songs in an informal setting.
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Patrick Page: Good To Be Bad
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: August 27, 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30-$55 at http://54below.com/artist/patrick-page/
After a 54 Below debut in January that the New York Post's Michael Riedel called "sensational", "mesmerizing" and "it brought down the house!", Patrick Page, recently of Casa Valentina, AND BROADWAY'S LEADING BAD GUY returns for an encore performance AT 54 BELOW! Specializing in spectacular characters FROM THE DARK SIDE - The Green Goblin in Spider-Man:Turn Off the Dark, Scar in The Lion King, The Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Rufus Buckley in A Time to Kill, Henry VIII in A Man for All Seasons - Patrick Page explores theatrical villainy from Captain Hook to Sweeney Todd. An evening full of laughs (diabolical and otherwise), songs, insights, and surprises! Direction by Stuart Moulton.
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An Evening of Garland
Where: Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd St.)
When: August 28, 10:00 PM
Tickets: $20-$115 at http://metropolitanroom.com
She has been called The Worlds Greatest Entertainer and on July 25th some of the most talented singers in New York will pay tribute to Judy Garland. Produced by MAC and Bistro award winning producer Joseph Macchia, the night will feature some of your favorite songs done by Garland as well as some obscure ones. Performing on the 25th MAC and Bistro Award Winner Lennie Watts, MAC,Bistro and Nitelife Award Winner Liz Lark Brown,Lisa Yaeger-Wojchik,Marla Green, 2 Time Bistro Award Winner Billie Roe, MAC and BISTRO Award Winner Ricky Ritzel,and Skie Ocasio
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Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: August 29, 11:00 PM
Tickets: $25-$55 at http://54below.com/artist/saycon-sengbloh/
Revealing a fountain of versatility and intense talent, Sengbloh's affectionate voice conveys a sense of passion, heartbreak, and love. She will take audiences through a journey of today and yesterday's popular classics, tunes from her stage career, and music from her very own collection. Join Sengbloh for a magical, intimate evening as she stirs the sounds reminiscent of the legendary Tina Turner mixed with psychedelic soul, R&B and funk of a Janelle Monae sprinkled with the smoothness of Sade. Inspired by sensual eclectic performance of pop, soul, and R&B music, Senbloh continues to record and release amazing music, including the ballad Be Here and the previously released Southern Pin-Up EPand Southern Pin-Up: Special Edition that featured original music and covers of her favorites artists. Her song, "Possible" appeared on the soundtracks of the feature film Single Hills, the web series Mommy Uncensored. Her modern rendition of "It Was a Very Good Year" has become a fan favorite during Saycon's live show. Miss Sengbloh also makes notable appearances on the Grammy-nominated soundtracks for Motown the Musical, Fela!, and the Broadway revival of Hair.
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Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: August 29-30 at 8:00 PM
Tickets: $60- $105 at http://54below.com/artist/paulo-szot/
Audiences can prepare to swoon as the Tony-winning star of South Pacific headlines 54 Below for a limited two-night engagement. In his show, the Brazilian opera star presents a program of cherished classics from the American Songbook, as well as Brazilian and jazz favorites. Expect Gershwin, Porter, and even a comic Broadway medley that will bring down the house. Paulo is one of the most versatile and extraordinary singers to be heard today. It'll be some enchanted evening, be sure!
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