Cabaret Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 44

BWW Review: Linda Kahn Urges Triad Crowd to SAY YES! And They Do.
by Stephen Mosher - November 19, 2021

It has been said that great things are worth waiting for. It took some time to get Linda Kahn into the solo spot but once it happened the crowd couldn't help but SAY YES! to her....

BWW Review: Linda Purl Gets Birdland Theater IN THE MOOD With Sensational SONGS FOR JUMPING BACK INTO LIFE!
by Stephen Mosher - November 14, 2021

Linda Purl was packing them in at Birdland Theater last Sunday and if she had had a few more nights at the club, she would have continued to, for the entire run....

10 Videos That Have Us Excited To See ARI'S ARIAS at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - December 01, 2021

Actor, director educator and the future of cabaret, Ari Axelrod does things his way, and he will when ARI'S ARIAS opens at Birdland on December 12th. Here are some videos to keep us patient til then....

BWW Review: Bianca Marroquín shows WHERE YOU ARE Is A Constant State Of Dance & A Constant State Of Joy At The Green Room 42
by Bobby Patrick - November 12, 2021

One of the constants of Marroquín’s life in the theatre has been Roxie Hart. Having started with the show playing Roxie in 2002, she has moved in and out of the Broadway production consistently since then......

BWW Review: THE SONGS OF HOWARD ASHMAN Brings Fun to the 9:45 Slot at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - November 11, 2021

There were no poor unfortunate souls at 54 Below last night - only fans of Howard Ashman and supporters of the Rainbow Sun Productions company....

BWW Review: JEFF HARNAR SINGS SONDHEIM: I KNOW THINGS NOW at 54 Below
by Colin Holmes - November 11, 2021

I always know what to expect when seeing a Sondheim review - a quirky, rag-tag team-up of people patting themselves and their peers on the shoulder for getting through the rhythmic pitter-patter and haunting melodies with an air about them that says, 'Aren't you impressed, audience?' When Jeff Harna...

BWW Review: Emily Kay Shatters The Don't Tell Mama Ceiling With Solo Show Debut WHERE I AM
by Stephen Mosher - November 11, 2021

Duo cabaret performer Emily Kay went solo last night and the cabaret industry needs to make way for this up and comer because she is taking off....

BWW Review: Dreams Are Found in SEARCHING FOR TEVYE by Bruce Sabath at Don't Tell Mama
by Stephen Mosher - November 09, 2021

Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater actor Bruce Sabath has a highly personal story to tell, and he's telling it with honesty and authenticity - just the way everyone should....

BWW Review: Ayla Schwartz Learns Her Lesson in EVERYTHING I LEARNED I LEARNED BY GROWING TWO INCHES At The Green Room 42
by Bobby Patrick - November 09, 2021

A real Teen Titan, Miss Schwartz gave her audience a trim 8 number setlist with a fully scripted story that engaged and enlightened on the few stellar ups and many, many downs of being a 'kid' in the biz....

BWW Review: Carnegie Hall Gets VOSK'd as Jessica Vosk Takes the Stage
by Stephen Mosher - November 09, 2021

It was the event of the year and people missed it at their peril. The ones who didn't miss it will be talking about it for the rest of their lives....

BWW Review: David Rhodes Makes Misstep With RHODES LESS TRAVELED at The Triad
by Stephen Mosher - November 07, 2021

David Rhodes has interesting stories to tell but they aren't being told the right way, this time around....

BWW Review: Dorian Woodruff Returns Triumphantly to Pangea With STUDIO MUSICIAN: THE MUSIC OF MANILOW
by Stephen Mosher - November 06, 2021

Returning to the cabaret stage after an absence of three years, smooth-voiced and suave Dorian Woodruff masters intricate and emotional storytelling with his tribute to legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow....

BWW Review: Mary, Maggy and Marta Are Better named Veni, Vidi, and Vici after THE MOIPEI TRIPLETS EMBRACE NEW YORK Plays Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - November 05, 2021

Maggy, Marta, and Mary Moipei have dreamed of playing Manhattan and Birdland, and they got it done, with a little stop-off at Rose Hall, just to close the deal. The Moipei Triplets have arrived in NYC....

BWW Review: Tim Connell's DREAMIN' AGAIN Is Such Sweet Reverie at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - November 05, 2021

With his post-pandemic show, Tim Connell turns fantasy into reality, as he delivers an absolutely perfect night of cabaret....

BWW Review: Megan Hilty Sparkles in DIAMOND SERIES: MEGAN HILTY at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Karis Rogerson - November 03, 2021

The stunning show runs through Sunday, Nov. 7...

BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW at Joe's Pub Satisfies From Start To Finish
by Stephen Mosher - November 02, 2021

The Skivvies celebrate the release of their new album with a sold-out show featuring many of the artists on the cd....

BWW Review: A HALLOWEEKEND WRAP UP at The Green Room 42
by Bobby Patrick - November 01, 2021

This weekend being the Halloweekend in NYC, what else is happening in Cabarets all over Gotham but shows dedicated to witchies, vamps, zombies, and, of course, DISNEY!...

BWW Review: Sasha Dobson's ALBUM RELEASE Concert at Birdland Theater Puts Artistry and Originality Center Stage
by Stephen Mosher - October 29, 2021

As energetic and individual as they come, Sasha Dobson celebrates her CD release in style, as a bevy of fans watch, in-person and online....

BWW Review: Stephen DeAngelis Presents A BROADWAY FRIGHT NIGHT With Magic & Whimsy & 1 Or 2 Frights At The Green Room 42
by Bobby Patrick - October 28, 2021

Truth be told, everyone from the setlist gave pretty terrific performances in a very plain, straightforward talent showcase. The dimensions of the evening came out of these multidimensional INDIVIDUALS giving their multidimensional performances singing their individual (or duet in 1 case) songs....

BWW Review: THE MELODY LINGERS ON - The Mabel Mercer Foundation Salutes Irving Berlin at Rose Hall
by Ricky Pope - October 28, 2021

THE MELODY LINGERS ON: A GALA TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF IRVING BERLIN was a gathering of some of the biggest names in the cabaret world. There’s something a little odd about celebrating the intimate art of cabaret in a Broadway-sized theatre like Rose Hall, but to be honest it was one of the few venue...

BWW Review: Rowdy Response Erupts For The BENNY BENACK III QUARTET At The Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - October 28, 2021

Eye-popping visuals and heart-stopping music induces screams for a grateful audience when BB3 plays Birdland....

BWW CD Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SKIVVIES SHOW THE ALBUM Opens The Door For The Skivvies' Recording Career
by Stephen Mosher - October 27, 2021

Just in time for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and every single gift giving occasion: The Skivvies have their first CD release....

BWW Review: Karen Oberlin and BEWITCHED: THE LIFE AND LYRICS OF LORENZ HART Present Mr. Hart With Elegance and Affection at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - October 27, 2021

When it came time for her tribute show to Lorenz Hart, Karen Oberlin lined up the great songs and the great musicians to create an evening of entertainment very close to her heart....

BWW Review: MARILYN MAYE Is Not to Be Missed at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - October 27, 2021

As has often been reported, Marilyn Maye appeared on the Tonight Show a record-setting 76 times and was Johnny Carson’s personal measure of excellence for any other singer who appeared on his show.  As a cabaret performer, it is not hyperbole to say she simply has no peer. She is the person that eve...

BWW Review: JACOB KHALIL TRIO: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK Showcases an Eclectic New Artist at Pangea
by Ricky Pope - October 26, 2021

Jacob Khalil is a fairly recent resident of New York. He moved here only a year ago after time spent in Texas and Utah and Las Vegas. His style is remarkably eclectic. At the root, he is a jazz artist, but he also dabbles in piano-based pop, standards, and straight-up show tunes. He also is very at ...