Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for February 22-28, Featuring Josh Young, Will Van Dyke, and More!
By: Louisa Brady Feb. 21, 2016
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras 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: Show Biz After Hours with Frank DiLella and Special Guests; Turn the Beat Around - 54 Below Celebrates Studio 54; Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller in Sin Twisters, Too!; Michael Zahler & Will Van Dyke in Still It's True; and Josh Young Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber.
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Show Biz After Hours with Frank DiLella and Special Guests
Where: Birdland NYC (315 W 44th Street)
When: February 22nd at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $30 http://www.birdlandjazz.com/event/1050587-show-biz-after-hours-frank-new-york/
Due to a work obligation, Megan Hilty's appearance at Birdland's "After Hours with Frank DiLella" on Monday, February 22 has been postponed.
But the event is still set to go on! The new show will include Tony nominated powerhouse Stephanie J. Block ("The Mystery of Edwin Drood," "The Boy from Oz," "Wicked," "9 to 5") and 10 time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune, plus other surprises guests!Click here for more information.
Turn the Beat Around - 54 Below Celebrates Studio 54
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 22nd at 7:00 & 9:30 PM
Tickets: $35-85 at http://54below.com/artist/turn-the-beat-around-54-below-celebrates-studio-54/
In a return engagement of one of Feinstein/54 Below's most popular evenings, you are invited to relive the glory and the decadence that was the legendary Studio 54, whose VIP Room occupied our premises. In Studio 54's heyday the guest list was a who's who from the world of entertainment - Andy Warhol, Liza Minnelli, Halston, Elizabeth Taylor, Mick Jagger, Diana Ross, Brooke Shields, John Travolta, Michael Jackson - and the music played kept them dancing all through the night. Come "Turn the Beat Around" as we "Celebrate, Good Times" and salute Studio 54 from it's opening night to the "Last Dance." This is one party you won't want to miss. 54 Below is even rolling out their dance floor for the occasion! Produced and directed by Scott Coulter.
Featuring:
Scott Coulter, Cheryl Freeman (The Who's Tommy), Andrew Chappelle (Hamilton), Mike Schwitter (Pippin), Blaine Krauss (The Lion King), Devin L. Roberts (Venice, The Lion King), Jessica Hendy (Radio City Spring Spectacular), Lennie Watts (MAC, Bistro and Nightlife Award winner), Willam Blake (Echoes of Etta), Tyce Green (54 Sings Chess), Lorinda Lisitza (Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular), Mary Lane Haskell (54 Shares Cher), Max Clayton (Gigi), Susan Agin (Anything Goes: The Concert), Kelli Rabke (Les Miserables, Children of Eden), Lucia Spina (Kinky Boots), Will Porter (54 Sings The Act), Justin Talkington (54 Sings Chess), Michael Holland, Larry Lelli, Matt Scharfglass, Jeremy Clayton, and Thad DeBrock.
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Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller in Sin Twisters, Too!
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 24th & March 2nd at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35-75 at http://54below.com/artist/anita-gillette-penny-fuller/
World premiere! Those two multi-award winning Broadway actresses, Anita Gillette and Penny Fuller (often mistaken for each other, although one is a redhead and the other, the blonde, is three inches taller!) are back at Feinstein's/54 Below armed with MORE adventures from the Golden Age of Broadway: stories and songs of their glories and disappointments, adventures in the land of motherhood, friendship, romance, London (and, of course, a la the show's title, a juicy spoonerism or two!)
These vibrant and savvy veterans of over two dozen Broadway productions have even both tackled some of the same parts, including the plum role of Sally Bowles in the original Broadway production of Cabaret.
Now, in their sequel show packed with new stories and songs, Anita will share anecdotes about working with Nanette Fabray during the run of Mr. President, running into a tugboat in Florida, and singing, with great trepidation, at the funeral of a legendary Broadway lyricist. Penny will spill the details of her saga with the musical Mack and Mabel... as well as the tale of landing the female lead in Richard Rodgers' musical Rex and being accompanied by the composer Arthur Schwartz for his song "Make The Man Love Me"...
And much, much more... Directed by Barry Kleinbort, with musical direction by Paul Greenwood, SIN TWISTERS, TOO is a must for anyone who loves theater music and show biz lore, and who cherishes the enduring bonds of friendship.
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Michael Zahler and Will Van Dyke in Still It's True
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 26th at 9:30 PM
Tickets: $25-65 at http://54below.com/artist/michael-zahler-will-van-dyke/
A theatre singer influenced by the Great American Songbook and a Broadway music director inspired by contemporary pop/rock join together to craft an evening specifically for Feinstein's/54 Below!
"Charming", "Extraordinary," "Captivating," "Achingly vulnerable and real,"* are some of the words used to describe Michael Zahler (...SPELLING BEE, THE BOY IN THE BATHROOM) and Music Director Will Van Dyke (KINKY BOOTS, WICKED, CHASING THE DAY). In their latest concert, along with Van Dyke's band, The Whiskey 5, the team will celebrate the golden age with hard-hitting arrangements drawn from the worlds of pop, rock, and folk, and tip their hats to the artists who inspired this musical journey: Mr. Feinstein and the legendary Barbara Cook.
Featuring songs by Arlen, Berlin, Bernstein, Mercer, Schwartz, Fields, Sondheim and more, with material by Leonard Cohen and Teitur, and original work by Van Dyke.
Featuring special guest performer Jenni Barber (Wicked, The Nance) with Tony Winner Karen Ziemba.
*Theatremania.com, TalkinBroadway, Cabaret Scenes reviews.
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Josh Young Sings Andrew Lloyd Webber
Where: 54 Below (254 W 54th Street)
When: February 27th at 9:30 PM & March 7th at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $35-90 at http://54below.com/artist/josh-young-sings-andrew-lloyd-webber/
Feinstein's/54 Below is thrilled to welcome Josh Young to the stage this February! The multi-talented star, known for his performances as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar (Tony nomination) and John Newton in Broadway's Amazing Grace, will be presenting an evening of showstoppers, comprised of all of your Andrew Lloyd Webber favorites. The concert will include songs from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Phantom of the Opera, and more as Young guides you through Webber's most celebrated musicals and most thrilling numbers. Join us for an evening of historically renowned songs sung by one of Broadway's best.
Directed by Marcus Stevens. Music Directed and Orchestrations by Brian Lowdermilk.
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