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Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer to Present KRITZER! LIVE AT THE BEECHMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer will headline as the first act of “The Beechman Renaissance” with, Kritzer! Live at The Beechman, for two performances only. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Drinkwater Brothers Set 'An Auspicious Debut' at 54 Below with Brian Nash & Richard Jay-Alexander
by Team BWW - April 03, 2025


One to watch for is the solo debut of twin brothers John and Matthew Drinkwater. This debut booking looks to be of particular interest because of the pedigree of the creative team of Musical Director, Brian Nash, and Director, Richard Jay-Alexander.

Review: Julie Benko's A STAR IS BORN at Café Carlyle Is Bright With Love & Jazz
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 03, 2025


The Funny Girl star plays nightly through 4/5, honoring her newborn daughter with stories of motherhood and clever jazz spins on classics. Joined by her husband on piano and a killer band, it's a night of tender love and showstopping music

PICASSO IN PARIS Concert to be Presented at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present the one-night-only concert debut of the new Broadway-bound musical, Picasso in Paris. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

PICASSO IN PARIS Concert to be Presented at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 03, 2025


54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present the one-night-only concert debut of the new Broadway-bound musical, Picasso in Paris. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Broadway-Studded Brandi Carlile Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2025


Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile. From high octane belting to soulful acoustic tunes, you can expect a rockin' night of contemporary folk/Americana.

Broadway-Studded Brandi Carlile Tribute Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2025


Ayanna Charity and Lauren McCoig join a cast of Broadway and cabaret's brightest to celebrate 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile. From high octane belting to soulful acoustic tunes, you can expect a rockin' night of contemporary folk/Americana.

Andrea Marcovicci Will Perform at 54 Below For Mother's Day
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2025


Andrea returns to Broadway's Living Room with a brand new show filled with her signature wit and a guarantee of a torch song, or two. Learn more about the show here!

Photos: See Highlights from Eliane Elias's Opening Night at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 02, 2025


GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY award-winning pianist, singer, composer and arranger Eliane Elias is at Birdland Jazz Club now through Saturday. See photos from opening night of the 5-night run snapped by Conor Weiss – and go see the multihyphenate live

Photos: Jamie DeRoy & Friends Celebrate At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2025


Monday night’s installment of Jamie deRoy & Friends at Birdland was yet another testament to why the esteemed producer and host remains an indispensable force in the cabaret world. See photos from the show!

Orville Peck, Melissa Errico to Join STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2025


Stage Fright, hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, has revealed a big, star-studded lineup for April at Red Eye NY. Up first, Ali Ewoldt. Learn more!

Orville Peck, Melissa Errico to Join STAGE FRIGHT at Red Eye
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 02, 2025


Stage Fright, hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with Drama Desk-nominee Yaz Fukuoka on the keys, has revealed a big, star-studded lineup for April at Red Eye NY. Up first, Ali Ewoldt. Learn more!

Review: AN EVENING WITH CÉCILE MCLORIN SALVANT at Carnegie Hall Is Transfixing
by Rebecca Kaplan - April 02, 2025


The audience at Carnegie Hall on 3/27 quite literally could not get enough of Cécile McLorin Salvant. The acclaimed jazz singer closed out the venue’s 2024-25 Originals Series with a knockout concert, backed by some of the foremost jazz musicians.

Coming Up at 54 Below: Exclusive Previews from Lorna Luft, Andrea McArdle & More
by Joey Mervis - April 02, 2025


Spring is here and some of Broadway's best performers are getting ready to hit the stage at NYC's premiere cabaret destination, 54 Below. Enjoy video previews from some of this month's performers, including Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle ('Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again'), Marilyn Maye ('Old Friends'), and Tom Kitt ('Lost in New York City').

Interview: Argentinean Star Bruno Giraldi Brings LOVE OR DEATH to Don’t Tell Mama
by Joshua Wright - April 02, 2025


Bruno Giraldi returns to the New York cabaret scene with his newest show, Love or Death?, accompanied by acclaimed pianist John Bowen. Featuring philosophical reflections, theatrical storytelling, and a wide-ranging musical repertoire, the performance invites audiences to explore the tension between two of life’s greatest forces - love and death - through the words of thinkers such as Nietzsche, Plato, Freud, and Borges.

Interview: Argentinean Star Bruno Giraldi Brings LOVE OR DEATH to Don’t Tell Mama
by Joshua Wright - April 02, 2025


Bruno Giraldi returns to the New York cabaret scene with his newest show, Love or Death?, accompanied by acclaimed pianist John Bowen. Featuring philosophical reflections, theatrical storytelling, and a wide-ranging musical repertoire, the performance invites audiences to explore the tension between two of life’s greatest forces - love and death - through the words of thinkers such as Nietzsche, Plato, Freud, and Borges.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2025


AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 with Gypsy; Sunset Boulevard; Maybe Happy Ending; Operation Mincemeat; Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends; Pirates! The Penzance Musical; Buena Vista Social Club, and Elf The Musical.

BROADWAY KARAOKE NIGHT Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


54 BELOW will present Broadway Karaoke Night on April 17, 2025 at 9:30pm. Calling all musical theater singers: are you ready to sing beyond 32 bars of a song, step into the warmth of a spotlight, and belt your heart out with live accompaniment? Look no further than Broadway Karaoke Night at 54 Below.

BROADWAY KARAOKE NIGHT Announced At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - April 01, 2025


54 BELOW will present Broadway Karaoke Night on April 17, 2025 at 9:30pm. Calling all musical theater singers: are you ready to sing beyond 32 bars of a song, step into the warmth of a spotlight, and belt your heart out with live accompaniment? Look no further than Broadway Karaoke Night at 54 Below.

Seth Christenfeld to Celebrate Birthday at 54 Below in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2025


54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Life, The Universe, and Everything: The Seth Christenfeld 42nd (and a half) Birthday Spectacular. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Carolina Rial, Cole Thompson, and Mateo Lizcano Will Lead MEDUSA Concert at Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - April 01, 2025


MEDUSA: A New Musical, written by Annie Conolly (Sam’s World), and James Stryska (The Pyramid: A ‘Dance Moms’ Parody Musical), will return for a concert presentation at The Green Room 42 on Monday, April 7th at 7:00 PM ET.

Review: THE LEADING LADY CLUB CONCERT Is a Female-Focused Blast at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - April 01, 2025


THE LEADING LADY CONCERT at 54 Below on March 22 featured lots of talent and more than just bravura belting--with some surprises. An annual concert for Women's History Month is strong and stylish.

Nelson Aspen To Debut New Cabaret At Don't Tell Mama This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - March 31, 2025


Multi-award winning Nelson Aspen to debut new cabaret show at Don't Tell Mama, July 10 & 17, 7:00pm. 'Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale' is an evening of songs and stories based on the compelling new historical fantasy novel by author and singer, Nelson Aspen.

Interview: The BROADWAY BELTRESS POWER HOUR Returns to The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - March 31, 2025


Christopher Metzger-Timson's iconic series, the Broadway Beltress Power Hour, makes its grand return on 4/4. The drinking game show will feature 60 Broadway tunes in 60 minutes sung by a bevy of stars including Natalie Joy Johnson and Zoe Jensen

Review: Guy Mintus Thrills in RHAPSODY IN BLUE & WHITE at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
by Ricky Pope - March 31, 2025


Guy Mintus performs with the confident swagger of a rock star.  His love of sharing his art is irresistibly infectious and comes with an always implied “Wait until you hear this.' His inventions are clever, heartfelt, and 100% his own.


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The Green Room 42 (4/22 - 4/22)
SPRING SWING in Cabaret SPRING SWING
Birdland Jazz Club (5/5 - 5/5)
Maria Corsaro & Leslie Vincent: Jazz à Deux Tour in Cabaret Maria Corsaro & Leslie Vincent: Jazz à Deux Tour
Chelsea Table + Stage (6/20 - 6/20)
Eight Days A Week in Cabaret Eight Days A Week
Don't Tell Mama (3/27 - 4/27)
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Don't Tell Mama (4/5 - 4/5)
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Don't Tell Mama (6/6 - 6/6)
LOOK AT ME NOW in Cabaret LOOK AT ME NOW
Don't Tell Mama NYC (11/5 - 1/15)
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