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URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS Returns In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024

New York's Urban Stages has announced the 16th annual awarding-winning cabaret series, Winter Rhythms, with performances from Wednesday, December 4th through Sunday, December 15th. This celebrated series will benefit Urban Stages' Outreach, Arts in Education programs.  

16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024 Begins In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Discover the 16th Annual URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2024, featuring a diverse lineup of performances from December 4-15, 2024.

Interview: Audrey Appleby Brings LIFE…A SEDUCTION TOUR to Pangea
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 29, 2024

This Saturday, November 2 at 7 pm, Audrey Appleby will be performing her new show, LIFE…A Seduction Tour. The show is a mix of originals and standards, 'speaking to the passion, romance, and longing in everyone’s soul.' Audrey will be accompanied by a six-piece band. Read a conversation with Audrey about the November 2 show.

Photos: Dorian Woodruff Encores THE LYRICS OF ALAN AND MARILYN BERGMAN at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 23, 2024

Dorian Woodruff returns to Pangea with a popular show, and many popular cabaret artists showed up to see how nice and easy it was.

Photos: Highlights from Lila Day's More Of The Same: Now Even Better! at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 14, 2024

Lila Day rocked the stage at Don't Tell Mama on September 12th, 2024 at 7 pm wearing a sparkly silver dress. She played her show, More Of The Same: Now Even Better! to an appreciative sold-out audience at the Midtown cabaret venue. It will return to DTM on Saturday October 5th at 4 pm. See highlights from the opening night by Conor Weiss.

Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS
by Analisa Bell - Apr 4, 2024

Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck & More to be Honored at 39th Annual Bistro Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Learn about the stars being honored at the 39th annual Bistro Awards, including Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck and more.

Ali Stroker, Andréa Burns, Nasia Thomas & Liz Callaway Join Mentor Team for Songbook Academy 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2023

With only a month until Songbook Academy 2023, the Great American Songbook Foundation has revealed a national sponsorship and a cast of Broadway stars and other entertainment professionals to serve as guest mentors at its 14th annual music intensive for the nation’s top high school singers.

Photos: Vanessa Racci And Charlie Romo In FORBIDDEN LOVE: THE LOVE STORY OF BOBBY DARIN & CONNIE FRANCIS
by Stephen Mosher - May 12, 2023

Vintage vocalists Charlie Romo and Vanessa Racci play out the love story of two of the music industry's greats.

Daryl Sherman, Melissa Errico, Ann Morrison, and More Honored With 2023 Bistro Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2023

Fifteen musical artists will be honored for their cabaret and/or jazz artistry at the 38th annual Bistro Awards gala on Monday, April 17, 7:00 pm, at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd Street, Manhattan. Learn more about those being honored here!

Music Theatre of Connecticut To Present HOLIDAY ON BROADWAY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company continues their 36th MainStage Season with a cabaret series entitled, Holiday on Broadway.

Songbook Academy Announces Finalists; Performance and Livestream Tickets Available Friday
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2022

From hundreds of applications nationwide, 40 finalists from 19 states have been selected to participate in this year's Songbook Academy summer intensive, the leading youth music program focused on the timeless standards of jazz, pop, Broadway and Hollywood.

The Arts & Climate Initiative and Sacred Stages, LLC Presents A Livestream Of EARTH INTENTION: A CLIMATE CABARET
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2022

The Arts & Climate Initiative (formerly The Arctic Cycle), in collaboration with Sacred Stages, LLC presents a live streamed performance of Earth Intention: A Climate Cabaret, a celebration of our beautiful planet with renowned singers and musicians, and expert speakers on environmental issues. The event is taking place at The Plum @ Traver Hollow House, a private salon space in the Catskill Mountains of New York State, and made available to people everywhere.

2022 MAC Award Nominees Announced; View the Full List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has announced the 2022 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.

Tulis McCall Stars in TULIS TALKS AND SINGS at Don't Tell Mama This Winter
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 14, 2021

Actor/writer Tulis McCall adds singer to her list of talents with her newest show, Tulis Talks and Sings, which returns, after its debut in October, to the nightclub stage at Don’t Tell Mama in December and January.

MUSIC AT THE MANSION: PORCH PERFORMANCES Wraps Season Two With Celia Berk, Natalie Douglas and Corinna Sowers-Adler
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 3, 2021

It's two seasons done for NiCori Studios smash-hit concert series, and they are taking it out in style with shows by three of the industry's biggest names and talents.

NiCori Studios & Productions Presents Final Summer 2021 PORCH PERFORMANCES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2021

NiCori Studios & Productions will present this season's final three Music At The Mansion: PORCH PERFORMANCES on Saturday, September 4, starring Celia Berk, Saturday, September 18, starring Natalie Douglas and Saturday, September 25, starring Corinna Sowers Adler.

BWW CD Review: Laurie Krauz CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Shows Strong, Spectacular Staying Power
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 24, 2021

Twenty years ago a jazz singer released one of the most enjoyable albums on the market, and two decades later we are still waiting for a follow up CD... and we would wait forever.

BWW Interview: At Home With Leslie Orofino
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 11, 2021

With one of the most interesting personal and family histories around, Leslie Orofino is passing strength and individuality on to another generation in her family - her grandkids.