Jeff Flaster Makes NYC Cabaret Debut In Unique, Multi-Genre Show
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2022
New York-based composer and singer Jeff Flaster, a “full-time musician, part-time ne'er-do-well,' will make his New York City nightclub debut with Take the Moment, an unusual evening of song and story that includes parody, pop, rock, Beethoven, and original music by Flaster. He'll be accompanied on piano by his Music Director, Matthew Martin Ward.
2018 MAC Award Nominees Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2018
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2018 MAC Award nominees. The nominees, in a majority of the categories, were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership. The MAC Board of Directors selected the nominees for Show of the Year. Special committees selected the nominees in the Ensemble Instrumentalist, Piano Bar Instrumentalist, Piano Bar Singing Entertainer (Female; Male), Recording (LaMott Friedman), Major Recording, Song and Comedy/Novelty Song categories. The names of the songwriters in the Song and Comedy/Novelty Song categories are being withheld during the voting period, but will be announced publicly as soon as the voting period concludes.
Celebrate Halloween at 53 Above with HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 27, 2017
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO is a hilarious, fast-paced musical revue full of terrifyingly brilliant satirical skits and songs about insecure monsters, obese vampires, candy cornaholics, feisty pumpkins and more.
Celebrate Halloween at 53 Above with HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2017
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO is a hilarious, fast-paced musical revue full of terrifyingly brilliant satirical skits and songs about insecure monsters, obese vampires, candy cornaholics, feisty pumpkins and more.
Photo Coverage: Go Inside the 2017 MAC AWARDS!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 29, 2017
The 2017 MAC Award winners were revealed last night at the 31st MAC Awards on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City. Take a look at the full list of winners below!
Photo Coverage: Inside the 30th Annual MAC Awards!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 31, 2016
At a ceremony held earlier this week in New York, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs announced the winners of the 2016 MAC Awards. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Amanda McBroom. Also honored with a Board of Directors award was Maryann Lopinto. Jamie deRoy received the Ruth Kurtzman Benefit Award on behalf of her work with The Actors Fund: Jamie deRoy & Friends Cabaret Initiative. Sally Darling received the Hanson Award. The show was produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Matt Baker.
Breaking News: 2016 MAC Award Cabaret Winners Announced!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 30, 2016
At a ceremony held last night in New York, the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs announced the winners of the 2016 MAC Awards. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Amanda McBroom. Also honored with a Board of Directors award was Maryann Lopinto. Jamie deRoy received the Ruth Kurtzman Benefit Award on behalf of her work with The Actors Fund: Jamie deRoy & Friends Cabaret Initiative. Sally Darling received the Hanson Award. The show was produced by Julie Miller and directed by Lennie Watts, with musical direction by Matt Baker.
2016 MAC Awards Ceremony Set for BB King's Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2016
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs presents the 30th Annual MAC Awards tonight, March 29, 2016, at 7:30pm, at BB King Blues Club & Grill on 42nd Street in New York City.
CABARET LIFE NYC: Conklin and Dotson Shows Highlight Six Reviews From a Cabaret Fall
by Stephen Hanks - Dec 20, 2013
Our intrepid cabaret columnist/reviewer Stephen Hanks catches up on some reviews of fall 2013 shows, including Mary Foster Conklin's BroadwayWorld.com Award nominated tribute to Fran Landesman, solo shows from Bernard Dotson, Gary Crawford, and Lauren Glazer, and a duo show from Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel.
CABARET LIFE NYC: Watching Some 'Angels' Take Wing and Other Observations From a Cabaret Summer
by Stephen Hanks - Sep 6, 2013
One of the biggest downers perpetrated by American culture is the characterization of Labor Day weekend as the 'unofficial end of summer.' But given what has passed for cabaret entertainment-at least the shows I was able to attend--since the 'unofficial start of summer' on Memorial Day weekend, the end of summer can't come soon enough. But my dismay over the hours lost watching average shows this season was tempered a bit by the pride and joy I felt watching the June performances of three strikingly attractive and talented 30ish brunettes with powerhouse voices-- Jackie Kristel, Karen Gross and Jodi Beck, who all staged entertaining shows as spring was turning to summer.