Eda Sorokoff

Photos: Opening Night of NORM LEWIS: THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS at 54 Below

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration

Go inside Barrington Stage Company's The Best of Times, A 30th Anniversary Celebration with new photos.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates Final Night Of 'I Got The Job' at 54 Below

Lucie Arnaz concluded her “job” at 54 Below last night and she entranced a celebrity filled audience during the final night of her show titled “ I Got The Job”.   Check out photos here!

Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater

Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.  

Photos: Liz Callaway & Jason Graae Bring Happily Ever Laughter To 54 Below

At first glance they might seem like a musical and personality mismatch, but the chemistry between Liz Callaway and Jason Graae is far from problematic.  It is an enormously entertaining integration of these two artists musicianship, acting, and comedic expertise.

Photos: Inside JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS At Birdland Jazz!

Birdland presented hostess/producer Jamie deRoy along with her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on the historic stage Monday, July 1.  See photos from the show and celebration!

Photos: Christine Andreas Brings PARIS TO BROADWAY to 54 Below

It’s not my photography skills, nor the lighting, camera or lens that make these photos taken last night of Christine Andreas appear to be similar to the ones I shot 10 years ago. Madame Andreas (who speaks lots of French during her show aat 54 Below) has found the secret of ageless, timeless beauty.