Eda Sorokoff

Photos: Maycol and Lilian With Perrin Blank at Cafe Centro
by Stephen Sorokoff - Feb 14, 2025

One of the most talented and entertaining duos we’ve encountered in Palm Beach are the husband and wife team known as Maycol and Lilian. They are dynamic performers who create exciting musical interpretations in all genres.  

Photos: John Pizzarelli is An Island of Perfection at The Arts Garage
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 28, 2025

The Arts Garage had a performer on its stage last night who possesses one of the highest degrees of musical virtuosity and creativity imaginable. Check out photos here!

Photos: Tovah Feldshuh and Broadway Producer Fran Weissler Honored in Palm Beach
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 12, 2025

 As 96 year old Broadway producer Fran Weissler spoke to the eclectic group of people gathered at the Harbor House Condos on South Ocean Blvd in Palm Beach I couldn’t help but recall the Tovah Feldshuh cabaret show titled “Aging is Optional”.

Culture Council For Palm Beach Launches Series With SNL Comedy Writer Alan Zweibel  
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 7, 2025

Culture and Cocktails for Palm Beach hosted an event that gave its audience a wonderful live experience as Bill Boggs interviewed one of the original Saturday Night Live comedy writers, Alan Zweibel.

Review: Clint Holmes Brings ICONS REIMAGINED to The Wick Museum Club at The Wick
by Stephen Sorokoff - Jan 5, 2025

Clint Holmes, Grammy Nominated singer/songwriter, and one of the most exciting entertainers on the planet brought his show ICONS REIMAGINED to Marilyn Wick’s glamorous immersive Supper Club.

Feature: Norm Lewis Wrapped Up the Holiday Season with 7 Sold-Out Shows at 54
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 27, 2024

What happened over the seven consecutive shows, was indeed a Christmas miracle. There was plenty of laughter and tears, and intimate interaction with the audiences. It is simply the “must-see” holiday event of the season.

Photos: Opening Night of NORM LEWIS: THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 19, 2024

Norm Lewis kicked off THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS, running nightly through 12/24, on 12/18. In addition to a lovely show, Norm’s opening night was a benefit that also aided 54 Below’s Ticket Subsidy program.

Review: STORM LARGE 'HOLIDAY ORDEAL' AT 54 BELOW IS THE REAL DEAL
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 13, 2024

Storm Large, one of the most uniquely multitalented individuals we have come across in our cabaret adventures opened at 54 Below last night with her annual show titled Holiday Ordeal.  

Danny Bacher Adds Best Selling Author To His Music Accomplishments
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 7, 2024

Danny Bacher, the multi-award-winning singer, saxophonist, songwriter and entertainer is well on his way (together with co-author Bernie Hogya) in adding best selling author to his many artistic accomplishments.

Photos: Lorna Luft & Andrea McArdle Bring TWO OF A KIND to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 6, 2024

Legendary performers Lorna Luft and Andrea McArdle came together at 54 Below bringing their 130 years of individual career experiences. The show runs two more nights: December 6th, and Saturday December 7th, both at 7 pm.

Review: KT SULLIVAN...Tuesdays at The Algonquin Roundtable
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 4, 2024

Well known for her soprano voice, acting, and mastery of the Great American Songbook, KT recently started accompanying herself for a few intimate engagements… the Round Table at The Algonquin on Tuesdays being one of them.

Photos: Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway's NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 28, 2024

Sisters Ann Hampton Callaway & Liz Callaway new show runs nightly through 11/30 at 54 Below. This love letter to NYC features a fabulous feast of Broadway, standards, pop and stories of their lifelong love affair with the greatest city in the world.

Photos: Barrington Stage Co. Breaks Attendance Record For NYC Gala
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 22, 2024

Monday is typically referred to as a “slow” night of the week in New York City inasmuch as most Broadway shows are “dark”.  However, in some ways it becomes one of the most exciting nights to be in Manhattan. 

Photos: A Fantastic Night For Black Theatre United at Ziegfeld Ballroom
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 1, 2024

There are galas and there are galas and, then, there was what Black Theatre United pulled off last night, September 30th, celebrating GENERATIONS OF EXCELLENCE at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. From the moment you walked in to the moment you left, the love, respect, admiration and warmth throughout the evening was palpable.

Norm Lewis to Headline Barrington Stage Company Benefit at Chelsea Table+Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

Broadway’s Norm Lewis will headline Barrington Stage Company’s BSC IN NYC benefit on Monday, October 21 at Chelsea Table+Stage at 6:00 pm. The evening begins with cocktails, a sit-down dinner, cabaret performance by Norm Lewis and a champagne toast. Learn how to purchase tickets.

PHOTOS: Cheyenne Jackson Brings SIGNS OF LIFE to 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 25, 2024

See photos from Cheyenne Jackson’s second performance of SIGNS OF LIFE at 54 Below with special guest Abby Mueller. Cheyenne can sing anything, earning him well-deserved standing ovations. We all look forward to the canon of music he will continue to bring to 54 Below. Enjoy my photos and know that you can see him until September 29th.

Photos: See Highlights of LOOKING FOR LEONARD COHEN at 54 Below
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 22, 2024

Perla Batalla and Patrick Page's idea came to full-blown life last night, Saturday September 21 on the stage of 54 Below. Ms. Batalla is known for her rich history with the legendary Leonard Cohen and Mr. Page, of course, is known for mining excellent material, so richly, here investigating the prolific songwriter.

Photos: Claude-Michel Schönberg Attends Hugh Panaro's Final Show at Crazy Coqs
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 10, 2024

Having not traveled too much afar, since Covid, when Eda and I learned that Hugh Panaro would be making his Crazy Coqs debut here in London, we booked the trip. Check out photos here, that will give you some idea of what these fantastic evenings were like!

PHOTOS: AN AMERICAN IN LONDON Hugh Panaro Makes Crazy Coqs Debut
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 8, 2024

We had thunderstorms last night, here in London, and I am totally convinced it was all due to the electricity Hugh Panaro unleashed into the atmosphere with his CRAZY COQS Debut.

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!