Photos: Adrian Galante at Birdland TheaterNovember 28, 2024Adrian Galante made his Birdland Jazz Club headline debut on November 26th. Backed by Alan Broadbent on piano, Jay Leonhart on bass, and Obed Calvaire on drums... Adrian played his jazz clarinet (and 2 forays on the piano) with mesmerizing expertise.
Photos: Marci Kraft at Don't Tell MamaNovember 12, 2024Marci Kraft collaborates with Director Marilyn Maye and musicians David Pearl, Jack Cavari, Daniel Glass, & Tom Hubbard for her latest show 'A New Party With Marci' at Don't Tell Mama in midtown NYC.
Photos: Nicolas Dromard & Desiree Davar 'Bubbles and Taps' at Green Room 42March 25, 2024Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar brought their show “Bubbles and Taps” to Manhattan’s Green Room 42 stage on March 23rd. The show is a perfect blend of full out tap, jazz, & ballroom dancing with genuine full-throated singing in a Pop and Broadway style. There are tributes to both Broadway and some of Bway's favorite stars.
Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' Don't Tell MamaMarch 14, 2024Susie Clausen brings the newest version of 'Saxy Susie' to the stage at Don't Tell Mama. Ms. Clausen takes her passion for the saxophone and singing and updated a charming and ebullient act with some clever new tunes. Directed, written, & arranged by Marilyn Maye. Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Pete Smith, Daniel Glass, & Dan Gross.
Photos: Victoria Elena at Greenroom 42 'Confessions of a Professional Princess'March 11, 2024Victoria Elena (& guest singers) brought her show “Confessions of a Professional Princess” to the Greenroom 42 stage in midtown NYC. The show was a tip of the hat and homage to combining her many professional endeavors as an artist. The set list for this show was made up of some of Disney’s most iconic songs and characters.
Photos: The Daniel Glass Trio in the Birdland TheaterJanuary 14, 2024The Daniel Glass Trio: Daniel Glass (drums), Sean Harkness (guitar), Michael O'Brien (bass) brought their show featuring a tribute to the American tradition of tap dance, songbook standards, and swing to the Birdland Theater in NYC. Guest performers included Broadway & Film singer/dancer Luke Hawkins and Nightclub & Concert singer Eddie Wakes.
Photos: (Hadestown's) 'Underworld Orchestra' at Birdland, NYCMay 26, 2023The musicians from Broadway's 'Hadestown' create a nightclub band as the 'Underworld Orchestra' and debut at Birdland Jazz Club in NYC. Featuring singers from the current hit Broadway show and showcasing instrumental and vocal R&B and Pop hits from the past 50 or more years...the show's unique arrangements were all created by members of the band.
Photos: Marilyn Maye Birthday Shows at 54 BelowApril 18, 2023'Come Celebrate With Marilyn Maye' April 8 - 10th (and continued the last week in May).
Marilyn Maye followed her sold out Carnegie Hall Concert by celebrating her 95th birthday with a sold out run of shows at 54 Below. Featuring musical trio Tedd Firth, Tom Hubbard, and Mark McLean.
Photos: Marci Kraft's 'Come Party With Marci' at Don't Tell MamaMarch 19, 2023Marci Kraft's cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama in NYC was an updated version of her popular 'Come Party With Marci' series of shows. Past shows were themed by decades and musical eras. The new incarnation features the songs of Broadway from past to present.
Director: Marilyn Maye
Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Daniel Glass, & Jack Cavari.
Photos: Susie Clausen 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell MamaMarch 11, 2023Photo Coverage:
Susie Clausen debuted her show “Saxy Susie” at the Don’t Tell Mama cabaret room in December of 2022. The last week of February 2023 saw 2 more performances scheduled by popular demand. Directed by Marilyn Maye. Musicians: David Pearl, Tom Hubbard, Peter Calo, & Ray Marchica.
Photos: Jonathan Arons 'In The Horn Show' Triad TheaterFebruary 4, 2023Jon Arons brought the brass to the Triad with his all singing, all dancing, all trombone playing evening of music dedicated to the brass band sound of the music of Chicago, Kool & The Gang, Brian Setzer, Ricky Martin, Sinatra, and Beyonce! (among others) The 8 piece band supported Jon in bringing the JOY of live entertainment to the hip and happy crowd.
Photos: Linda Purl 'This Could Be The Start' at Birdland TheaterJanuary 28, 2023Linda Purl brings her newest set list of songs to the Birdland Theater in her show 'The Could Be The Start...'. A blend of classic songs, old and new, with an eye towards fresh beginnings in a reinvigorated time. Backed by the musical trio of Tedd Firth (piano), David Finck (bass), and Ray Marchica (drums).
Photos: Susie Mosher's The Lineup Jan 17thJanuary 19, 2023Susie Mosher's weekly show THE LINEUP is back and running regularly in the Birdland Theater in NYC. She invites her performing friends to join her every week for a variety style show featuring singing, dancing, and comedy. Every week is different, and every week is a guaranteed fun time.
Photos: Marilyn Maye 'Birdland Theater New Year's Eve'January 7, 2023Marilyn Maye rang in the 2023 New Year's with a weekend of Holiday shows in the Birdland Theater just down the street from Times Square. As the ball dropped, the toasts went up and the songs poured out. With 4 nights of shows, from Dec 29th to Jan 1st (7 shows in all), she provided a proper musical CHEERS to the NYC audience. Amazing Maye!
Photos: Susie Clausen brings 'Saxy Susie' to DTM in NYCDecember 16, 2022Susie Clausen debuts first solo show 'Saxy Susie' at Don't Tell Mama in NYC. Directed by Marilyn Maye and supported by 4 musicians and her own saxophone, Susie brings an enthusiastic tone to an upbeat and playful evening of songs.
Photos: Susan Mack 'Yesterdays' at Birdland Jazz ClubNovember 18, 2022Susan Mack debuted her new show at Birdland Jazz Club. Susan brought her jazz vocals to American Songbook and Popular songs from the 1930's to the 1990's. Directed by Lina Koutrakos and backed by Susan's trio of musicians including Tedd Firth (Piano), David Finck (Bass), Eric Halvorson (Drums), with guest appearance by Trumpeter Benny Benack III.
Photos: St. Louis Cabaret Conference in New York 2022November 9, 2022St. Louis Cabaret Conference's Producer/Host Tim Schall helms a week of Master Classes and Workshops for Cabaret performers featuring a faculty of the Cabaret and Nightclub world's most respected professionals.
Photos: Marilyn Maye: 94, Of Course There's More! at Feinstein's/54 BelowApril 21, 2022'Marilyn Maye: 94, Of Course There's More!' at Feinstein's/54 Below in NYC. Marilyn Maye celebrated her 94th birthday with a run of 10 shows in the NYC Nightclub. Featuring songs from the Great American Songbook and from the Broadway stage, Marilyn brought her special brand of energetic positivity to the Manhattan crowd and shows no signs of slowing down!