NEW YORK CITY CABARETS - PLAYS

by Stephen Sorokoff - April 16, 2025

After a hiatus and change of venue, Susie Mosher’s variety show THE LINEUP had its second night at the Green Room 42. Richard Jay-Alexander, Jeff Harnar, Jelani Remy were among others in the 4/15 show....

by Ricky Pope - April 16, 2025

Carney's voice itself is a musical instrument, alive with an entire palette of colors. His versatility is bewildering. Both as a vocalist and a guitar player he achieves feats of virtuosity that are a little bit like magic....

by Stephen Mosher - April 12, 2025

While her musical cabaret is, ostensibly, a Rosemary Clooney show, the honoree of the evening is actually Carolyn Montgomery, herself....

by Analisa Bell - April 09, 2025

In Reservations for Two, veteran chanteuse Sue Matsuki and musical director/pianist Gregory Toroian celebrate an extraordinary 31-year artistic partnership with a performance brimming with polish, playfulness, and mutual respect....

by Chloe Yang - April 06, 2025

Enchanting cabaret duo John Carden and Jessica Hill celebrate friendship and the Great American Songbook at The Green Room 42, delivering soulful classics and Broadway hits with infectious charm and stellar accompaniment....

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...

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....

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....

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....

by Chloe Yang - March 30, 2025

Felix Hagan captivates at 54 Below with a solo show accompanying himself on piano, showcasing resilient optimism and musical virtuosity, while his co-written 'Operation Mincemeat' brings British wartime absurdity to Broadway's John Golden Theatre....