Eugene Ebner

On July 30, I had a great time backstage at the Sheen Center, interviewing Grammy and Tony-nominated singer/actress Vanessa Williams, Executive Director of The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture William Spencer Reilly and Drama Desk Award-winner Ken Jennings (Broadway's Sweeney Todd, Side Show, Grand Hotel) about the Center's exciting lineup for their fall season. This was followed by a sneak peek at some of the events, introduced by Williams to an audience of supporters.

Vocal powerhouse and songwriter Eve Marie Shahoian will debut a brand-new show entitled BROADWAY AND BEYOND at the Birdland Theater this weekend.

Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young, (JERSEY BOYS on Broadway and on screen) has created an exciting night of songs from the '50s, '60s and '70s called JUKEBOX HERO.

Award-winning cabaret star Natalie Douglas returns to Birdland with the latest in her TRIBUTES series. The next show pays tribute to the great Roberta Flack and will feature songs made famous by this legendary songwriter.

2018 BroadwayWorld Award winner for Best Debut Show Margo Brown brings her winning show MARGO SINGS MERCER back to Don't Tell Mama this week.

Introducing the first episode of the new series CABARET TODAY! In this ongoing series, my hope is to inspire, educate and entertain through sharing the stories of established as well as up-and-coming cabaret artists, whether they have graced the cabaret stage, a concert hall or a Broadway theater.

Award-winning Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason will debut a brand-new show entitled FOR THE FIRST TIME at the Birdland Theater.

Award-winning cabaret trailblazer and 2019 MAC Award nominee (Major Female Artist) Marieann Meringolo will return to Don't Tell Mama for a one-night-only engagement of her show BETWEEN YESTERDAY AND TOMORROW: THE SONGS OF ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN. 

2019 MAC Award nominee and Bistro Award winner Sierra Rein returns to Don't Tell Mama this week with her well-received show RUNNING IN PLACE.

Josephine Sanges will bring her Harold Arlen tribute show COME RAIN OR COME SHINE back to the Laurie Beechman on February 28.

The one and only Billy Stritch brings his MY WINTER VALENTINE to the Birdland Theater, February 13-16. We sat down with Stritch in his dressing room at Birdland for a love-filled chat. Check out the video below!

Tony and Emmy Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh brings back her one-woman show, TOVAH IS LEONA! to Feinstein's/54 Below on February 22, 23, and 26 at 7:00 PM.

Tony nominee and MAC Award winner Charles Busch, one of the leading playwrights and entertainers of our time, has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of his early years as an artist in New York City called NATIVE NEW YORKER. We sat down with Busch for a fun and sparkly chat on the Feinstein's/54 Below stage.

Jennifer Roberts will bring her show SHE LOVES SHELDON to the Laurie Beechman on January 30 and February 5. 

Tony nominee Ann Hampton Callaway, one of the leading pop/jazz singers of our time, has created an exciting night of songs and stories in celebration of one of America's most beloved artists: Linda Ronstadt.

Cabaret show producer Stephen Hanks sits down with Eugene Ebner to talk about his two upcoming CABARET CAMPAIGNS: RIDE THE BLUE WAVE 2018 victory shows.

Rising New York cabaret star Dawn Derow, 2018 MAC Award winner for Best Female Vocalist, will showcase her critically-acclaimed show MY SHIP: SONGS FROM 1941 at the Laurie Beechman on January 5.

The 10th annual Urban Stages' Winter Rhythms cabaret festival kicked off this week with the first of its 22 shows that will run from Dec. 12-22. We sat down with Peter Napolitano, Director of Musical Theatre and Producing Associate, ahead of the first show to discuss the festival's history and legacy!

Renee Katz's captivating WINTER AWAKENINGS, a celebration of Maury Yeston's song cycle DECEMBER SONGS (and more) is a touching and authentic addition to this holiday season. BWW chatted with Katz after her show to discuss the material and more!

Cabaret newcomer Hannah Jane Peterson will perform her solo act ON MY WAY on December 15 at Don't Tell Mama. We sat down with Peterson to get more info about this upcoming show!