Review: Kate Baldwin & Aaron Lazar Bring Everything From Silliness to Sighs to ALL FOR YOU at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - July 20, 2022
Two of Broadway's brightest stars and most romantic leading actors have a new act and it's going to take them far....
Album Review: Debut Album reIMAGINE Deftly Introduces Ann Kittredge To The Recording Industry
by Stephen Mosher - July 19, 2022
After conquering the cabaret stage, it was time for Ann Kittredge to conquer the recording studio, and she did it in true Kittredge form....
Review: Did Somebody Say They Needed Some Cole? SONGBOOK SUNDAYS: ANYTHING GOES! COLE PORTER & MORE COLE PORTER At Jazz At Lincoln Center/Dizzy's Club
by Bobby Patrick - July 19, 2022
SONGBOOK SUNDAYS will return in September with its tribute to Duke Ellington and, my little loves, take this hint from your Auntie Mayhem - don’t miss it....
Review: Russell Harvard Goes Next Level With His ASL Cabaret FROM THE GROUND UP at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - July 18, 2022
In his debut show at 54 Below, actor Russell Harvard combines American Sign Language, musical storytelling, and a variety of musical genres to tell his own personal tale....
Album Review: Keep The Elizabeth Ward Land Album STILL WITHIN THE SOUND OF MY VOICE Always Within Reach
by Stephen Mosher - July 17, 2022
When she went into the studio to record her award-winning cabaret show, Elizabeth Ward Land documented her own genius as an artists, along with Linda Ronstadt's....
Album Review: Joe Iconis & Family Release a Hyper-Generous, Uber-Artistic, Super-Sensational ALBUM
by Stephen Mosher - July 15, 2022
After playing these original compositions in clubs around the city for years, Joe Iconis & Family have finally gone into the studio and recorded all the songs on their first ALBUM....
Review: HOT HOT HOT A SUMMER CONCERT Showcases Talent and Teaching at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - July 14, 2022
Bad advertising couldn't keep away the crowds who knew what was really happening last night at Don't Tell Mama....
Review: Danny Bolero Livens Up Don't Tell Mama Audience With THEY CALL ME CUBAN PETE
by Stephen Mosher - July 13, 2022
They Call Me Cuban Pete: The Music and Genius of Desi Arnaz is a tribute show that has the right leading man playing the titular character....
Review: EYAL VILNER BIG BAND - THE JAM! ALBUM RELEASE EVENT at Birdland by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - July 12, 2022
Theater Pizzazz reviewer and jazz devotee Andrew Poretz joins Broadway World Cabaret for the night, as he covers the album release party for JAM!, the new CD from the Eyal Vilner Big Band....
Review: A VERY QUEER HOLIDAY: CHISMUKKUH IN JULY! at 54 Below Is Silliness With An Important Mission
by Stephen Mosher - July 11, 2022
It was a sweet and valuable night at 54 Below as fundraising for a groundbreaking film gets underway....
Review: ANAÏS RENO at Birdland by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - July 11, 2022
Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz has praise for the phenom that is taking the jazz scene by storm....
Review: June 26th Installment Of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED at Feinstein's/54 Below by Guest Reviewer Andrew Poretz
by Stephen Mosher - July 07, 2022
Phil Geoffrey Bond's long-running Sondheim series sparkles and shines with glittering cast on Gay Pride Sunday....
Review: CANADA DAY WITH JOSHUA STACKHOUSE & FRIENDS at 54 Below Is Fun Fare For The 9:30 Slot
by Stephen Mosher - July 07, 2022
Singer-songwriter Joshua Stackhouse presented his songs and his friends in a Canada Day celebration that highlights his talent and good will....
Review: Jeff Harnar Knows Cabaret And It Shows In I KNOW THINGS NOW at The Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Stephen Mosher - July 04, 2022
What did our critic think of I KNOW THINGS NOW: MY LIFE IN SONDHEIM'S WORDS at The Laurie Beechman Theatre?...
Review: Axelrod's Airs Are Treasures For The Ears In ARI'S ARIAS at The Birdland Theatre
by Bobby Patrick - July 02, 2022
ARI’S ARIAS is a show that has been tailored to fit AA like a fine silk tuxedo that he then has the courage to drape on casually for comfort's sake - bow tie untied, cumberbund loosened jacket slung over the shoulder....
Review: Saucy Song Cycles Send Out Sassy Shade For Pride In LEAVES: SONGS OF OURSELVES FOR PRIDE MONTH at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Bobby Patrick - June 30, 2022
In all, our final event for pride was a perfect evening that reminded one that Walt Whitman was a super gay voice in a time you might think would not have allowed his candor, but that saw him hailed as America’s poet....
Album Review: JUDY GARLAND: THE FINAL CONCERT IN COPENHAGEN Is A Sweet Reminder Of A Special Woman
by Stephen Mosher - June 30, 2022
The legendarily spoken of last concert of Judy Garland has been digitally mixed, mastered, and restored and it is a respectful, loving look at the legend's last days....
Review: Caitie Frownfelter Is Pitch Pefect In SHOW ME: SONGS FROM BROADWAY'S GOLDEN AGE at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - June 29, 2022
Singing actress Caitie Frownfelter pays tribute to the Golden Age of Broadway and her Grandma with her nightclub debut....
Album Review: LIZA MINNELLI LIVE IN NEW YORK 1979 Was Well Worth Waiting For
by Stephen Mosher - July 01, 2022
For years the fans have wished for a CD release of Liza's 1979 Carnegie Hall concert. Now, thanks to the folks at Real Gone Music, it is....
Review: Internet Sensation Debbie Wileman Conjures What Might Have Been In HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY JUDY GARLAND! At Carnegie Hall
by Bobby Patrick - June 26, 2022
Debbie Wileman transcended the arts of impression, imitation or recreation and elevated it all to an illusion so complete and full that it brought tears and cheers and all of them well deserved....
Review: Oso Is SoSo & NotSo Fabuloso At JoeJoe's In OSO FABULOSO AND THE BEAR BACKS At Joe's Pub
by Bobby Patrick - June 25, 2022
The one reason to have seen OSO FABULOSO AND THE BEAR BACKS was and will remain C. Julian Jiménez, and while that might be a very good reason, given his talent, we hope our next experience of this Beary gifted performer will have more heft....
Review: Ryan Frostig Makes Merry A Green Room 42 Crowd With HIGHER LOVE! A POP FANTASIA ON QUEER THEMES
by Stephen Mosher - June 23, 2022
Ryan Frostig took Broadway World reporter Stephen Mosher on an extremely personal journey with HIGHER LOVE! A POP FANTASIA ON QUEER THEMES....
Review: THE FUNCTION: A JUNETEENTH CONCERT CELEBRATION Is The Living End At Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - June 22, 2022
Producer Jaime Cepero and #marchonbroadway creators Nattalyee Randal & Courtney Daniels presented a party for Juneteenth and ended up with one great night of entertainment....
Review: ANYBODY HAVE A MAP? at Don't Tell Mama Drops Shannon Daley Off Where She Belongs: On A Cabaret Stage
by Stephen Mosher - June 21, 2022
With her NYC Cabaret debut, Shannon Daley has displayed a foundation built on talent and training, and desire to put in the time and work....