DON’T TELL MAMA NYC

by Lydia Singer - December 21, 2024

Joe McGinty and the Loser’s Lounge put together a lovely tribute to David Bowie, capturing the celebrated singer-songwriter’s many facets. Songs from throughout his career were performed by a wide variety of singers....

by Analisa Bell - December 18, 2024

Jason Ellis’ THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE-ISH, an adaptation of the Gilbert and Sullivan work, delivered a raucous, fun-filled Saturday afternoon on December 14th....

by Analisa Bell - December 17, 2024

This Don't Tell Mama technician stepped out of the booth and onto the stage with great aplomb! Overall, this was a very strong debut, with great song choices and entertaining patter, masterfully directed by Lennie Watts....

by Analisa Bell - December 17, 2024

Lena Moy-Borgen is one very talented, very funny lady! On Friday, December 13, the sold-out crowd at Don’t Tell Mama was treated to her latest show, a tour-de-force entitled “A Very Jewish Christmas Story” and this reviewer thinks it is one of the best cabarets I’ve seen all year!...

by Rob Lester - December 16, 2024

The captivating veteran singer Mary Stallings is a stylist with flair. Her run, 12/12 to 12/15, was a hot ticket and she brings a warm glow to Dizzy's (Jazz at Lincoln Center)....

by Rob Lester - December 18, 2024

A song-packed 12/12 Christmas event helmed by baritone James Barbour (PHANTOM, JANE EYRE) helped celebrate the season and raise money to help others. Alternately earnest, chatty, cheery, or electrifying, Barbour's event was a night to remember....

by Rob Lester - December 13, 2024

You have until Saturday to make Merry with THE MERRIEST and make your way to Birdland Jazz Club for Jane Monheit's Christmas tour stop, with sets at 8:30 and 10:30 pm. It's a recommended treat....

by Chloe Yang - December 13, 2024

Ute Lemper traces Kurt Weill's journey from Weimar Berlin through Paris exile to America at Joe's Pub, connecting his music to modern politics through performances spanning three pivotal eras....

by Stephen Sorokoff - December 12, 2024

Storm Large, one of the most uniquely multitalented individuals we have come across in our cabaret adventures opened at 54 Below last night with her annual show titled Holiday Ordeal.  ...

by Stephen Mosher - December 12, 2024

It's a gift, any time Nicole Henry plays New York City, and her latest Christmas show at 54 Below was no exception....