Cabaret Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 17

Review: Alexandra Silber Glimmers Bright As The North Star In THE HOUR OF THE PEARL at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - October 28, 2023

Is Alexandra the hour or the pearl? Or is All The Things? One suspects the latter....

Review: DRACULA: LORD OF THE DARK Thrills And Chills At THE GREEN ROOM 42
by Sharon Ellman - October 28, 2023

DRACULA: LORD OF THE DARK definitely put chills up this reviewer’s spine....

Music Review: Lauren Marcus Puts the Bubble In Bubblegum With Her Tasty Body Positivity Single SKINNY & BLONDE
by Bobby Patrick - October 27, 2023

New original music from Lauren Marcus?! Yes, please!...

Review: Jai Rodriguez Has a Triumphant Homecoming With A THOUSAND SWEET KISSES at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - October 27, 2023

A THOUSAND SWEET KISSES is a very emotional homecoming. It has been 17 years since Jai Rodriguez has trod the NY boards and his excitement about being home was palpable last night at 54 Below. His show frankly and hysterically recounts the many adventures he’s had along the way, particularly focusin...

Review: James Beaman Comes Out With LIVED EXPERIENCE at The Triad
by Stephen Mosher - October 27, 2023

James Beaman has come out of retirement but he has also come out as a cabaret artist working under his own name and persona in an extremely personal nightclub act....

Review: FRIGID New York presents Jaime Lozano's touching MI OFRENDA, MIS CANCIONES at Kraine Theater
by Rebecca Kaplan - October 29, 2023

The show was a loving tribute to the home Lozano and Cuenca left behind in Mexico, and their newfound “family of choice” in New York....

Review: Ari Axelrod Finds the Light in A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Ricky Pope - October 26, 2023

When Ari Axelrod was putting together his show, A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY, he couldn’t foresee that it would open at a time of mourning for Jews around the world. The horrendous attacks in Israel have made any sort of celebration hard to bear. But as Axelrod points out that is...

Review: Ute Lemper Astounds in TIME TRAVELER at Joe's Pub
by Ricky Pope - October 26, 2023

TIME TRAVELER was a fascinating look at the life of an extremely versatile artist....

Review: Dorian Woodruff Goes Places Unexpected In THE LYRICS OF ALAN AND MARILYN BERGMAN
by Stephen Mosher - October 25, 2023

Dorian Woodruff pays tribute to Marilyn and Alan Bergman, as well as the ever-evolving art of cabaret with his best show to date....

Review: FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE: THE SONGS OF RON MILLER Is a Thriller of a Show at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - October 25, 2023

'For Once in My Life I have someone who needs me...' goes the song. Now there's the show we need, packed with entertainment and insight, that tells about the songs of its lyricist, Ron Miller....

Review: CURTIS STIGERS Plays City Winery NYC
by Stephen Mosher - October 26, 2023

Pianist Randy Ingram, bassist Cliff Schmitt, and trumpeter John “Scrapper” Sneider elevate an already wonderful set of songs by Curtis Stigers....

Review: 90S DREAMS FAN FEST at Stitch Bar & Blues Reunites TV Sitcom California Dreams Cast
by Stephen Mosher - October 27, 2023

Nostalgia is in and the cast of CALIFORNIA DREAMS hit the high notes for all their fans at a recent NYC reunion concert....

Review: Sikes And King Are All The Things In THE NEW BELTERS at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - October 22, 2023

When two stand-out solo artists join forces and join hands, an electric reaction occurs....

Review: MOM'S NIGHT OUT At 54 Below A Newly-Born Series To Be Loved
by Stephen Mosher - October 26, 2023

An exciting new 54 Below series has been inaugurated on the stage of Broadway’s Living Room and there were a lot of surprises at its opening night...

Review: Katie McGrath & Chuck Flowers Disarming While PLAYING FAVORITES at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - October 22, 2023

A sold-out house at Don't Tell Mama isn't the worst thing to do while visiting NYC from out West....

Review: Death Of Classical Presents A Spectacular NIGHTFALL: DANSE MACABRE Inside Of Green-Wood Cemetary
by Rebecca Kaplan - October 22, 2023

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Review: The Annual Cabaret Convention Concerts At Rose Theater Are For The Fans Old And New
by Rob Lester - October 21, 2023

Three nights of cabaret artistry on display was heaven at times, and a long haul at others....

Music Review: Orfeh Soars With The Eagles On Her Flight To The HOTEL CALIFORNIA
by Bobby Patrick - October 21, 2023

There is history in this recording and there is a fresh coat of paint in the arrangement....

Review: HERE COME THE DREAMERS As MAUDE MAGGART Comes Back To Sing at Birdland
by Rob Lester - October 20, 2023

Maude Maggart returned to NYC in a show about dreams for one night and then vanished---like a dream....

Review: Jonathan Karrant Suavely Presents ECLECTIC Songs at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Rob Lester - October 19, 2023

Chelsea Table + Stage continues its eclectic offerings with Jonathan Karrant's set highlighting his new release titled 'Eclectic' --- reviewed at Broadway World in the NYC Cabaret section....

Review: NIGHTMARE DOLLHOUSE at Teatro SEA @ The Clemente is a thrill!
by Nathan Johnson - October 18, 2023

Psycho Clan and ETR Ventures' latest immersive horror venture, 'Nightmare Dollhouse,' is chilling, to say the least. With twenty-one seasons under their belt, it's safe to say they know a thing or two about delivering spine-tingling thrills. What sets this venture apart is its unique concept. While ...

Review: MARILYN MAYE Packs a Wallop in a Packed House at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - October 17, 2023

She’s got the talent, she’s got the show biz smarts, she’s got the love for performing, she communicates, and she’s in command. ...

Review: LITTLE BY LITTLE, CUT TOO SHORT, & BROADWAY BOUND Bring Some Pleasures To 54 Below
by Rob Lester - October 17, 2023

These three evenings at 54 Below celebrated what some might cavalierly dismiss as missable musical theatre “also-rans,” but they’d be missing out...

Review: MARK NADLER'S CRAZY 1961 Strikes All The Right Chords at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Nathan Johnson - October 16, 2023

There are people who entertain, and then there are those destined to take the stage. Mark Nadler is undeniably the latter. His show, 'Mark Nadler, Crazy 1961,’ is a testament to his innate talent, making him one of the most outstanding (and ‘Crazy’) figures to emerge from that remarkable year....

Album Review: Ann Hampton Callaway Captures Perfect Love On Her New Album FINDING BEAUTY, ORIGINALS, VOL. 1
by Bobby Patrick - October 17, 2023

FINDING BEAUTY, ORIGINALS, VOL. 1, listen for the boundless love throughout. Sit with this VOL. 1 with your favorite sippable and huggable...