CAFÉ CARLYLE

by Rob Lester - February 25, 2025

Jennifer Simard & Christopher Sieber play the titular characters in the spoofy, goofy, satirical miracle of mirth. The DEATH BECOMES HER co-stars have great chemistry. PETE 'N' KEELY is full of side-splitting comedy with a musical punch....

by Andrew Poretz - February 25, 2025

Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week....

by Rebecca Kaplan - February 20, 2025

Legendary keyboard player and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Benmont Tench made his solo debut at Café Carlyle this week. The five-night run plays through Saturday night celebrating his upcoming album and hits from his long career....

by Rebecca Kaplan - February 18, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race star Jinkx Monsoon led a sold-out night at Carnegie Hall on Friday February 14 as part of Carnegie Hall’s 2024-25 Originals series. The night was heartfelt, humorous, and always surprising....

by Stephen Mosher - February 16, 2025

Another Melissa Errico triumph fills Birdland Theater with love....

by Rob Lester - February 19, 2025

Songwriters of Smash, Some Like It Hot & Hairspray, Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman get the annual Howard Ashman Award at a starry fundraiser that also raised awareness and spirits for the GMHC....

by Rob Lester - February 17, 2025

12 EASY SONGS came to Joe's Pub in Manhattan, source of much of its 'found' material. A list of street names becomes a lyric. So do overheard conversations, subway warnings, street signs, and graffiti. Theo Bleckmann is one-of-a-kind....

by Chloe Yang - February 15, 2025

'Channing/Tatum' at The Green Room 42 delivers a hilarious meta musical featuring Nina West as Carol Channing's ghost mentoring Dan Amboyer's Channing Tatum. Broadway meets Hollywood in this sharp comedy about authenticity, stardom, and finding your inner 'snazz.'...

by Stephen Mosher - February 14, 2025

An intimate setting at Pangea is the perfect way to prepare for Valentine's Day - especially when David Marino is your date with a mic....

by Rob Lester - February 11, 2025

Marissa Mulder's THIS IS 40 at Green Room 42 was an eclectic, sweet, smart set. It’s been rewarding watching singer Marissa Mulder’s career from her neophyte cabaret experiences to her flourishing career....