Friars Club

JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS to Present 35th Anniversary Cabaret at Birdland Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

Jamie deRoy will present a special one-night-only cabaret celebrating 35 years of her legendary cabaret and cable television show “Jamie deRoy & friends” at Birdland. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Comedian Joe Gatto to Return to Overture Hall This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

Comedian Joe Gatto will present “Let’s Get Into It,” featuring Mark Jigarjian, on Sunday, June 15 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in Overture Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Learn more.

Marieann Meringolo IN THE SPIRIT Annual Holiday Show Now In Its 18th Year
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

Marieann Meringolo is bringing her critically acclaimed annual holiday show IN THE SPIRIT to Chelsea Table + Stage on Friday, December 6th at 7PM.

Review Roundup: DEATH BECOMES HER Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

DEATH BECOMES HER comes to life on Broadway tonight as it celebrates its opening at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in a production starring Tony Award nominees Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard, Christopher Sieber, and Grammy Award winner Michelle Williams. Did the critics fall under the spell of Broadway's most glamourous new musical? Find out below!

Photos: TOMATOES GOT TALENT SHOW Takes Final Bow
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 19, 2024

“Tomatoes Got Talent” – the decade-long talent show created and produced by The Three Tomatoes and Randie Levine-Miller, took its final bow after 10 years! It rocked the house on October 14 at the Triad, NYC. Check out photos here!

10th Annual and Final TOMATOES GOT TALENT SHOW to Be Presented This Week At The Triad
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

TOMATOES GOT TALENT will present its 10th annual and final show on October 14, 2024. Hosted by Randie Levine-Miller, this event celebrates performers over 40 showcasing their skills.

Gretchen Cryer, Beth Fowler And Alyce Finell To Judge TOMATOES GOT TALENT Final Contest
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024

Gretchen Cryer, Beth Fowler, and Alyce Finell announced as judges for the final 'Tomatoes Got Talent' contest on October 14th at The Triad. Discover the details of this annual event's last edition.

Q&A: EDINBURGH 2024: Amadeo Fusca on THE CONDUCTOR
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 1, 2024

BWW caught up with Amadeo Fusca about bringing The Conductor to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Judi Mark Returns Home To Chicago With A Tribute To Gwen Verdon At Davenport's
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2024

Judi Mark returns to Chicago with her tribute show 'Merely Marvelous: The Songs of Gwen Verdon' at Davenport's on August 31, celebrating the Broadway star with performances and stories.

Vivian Reed, Lee Roy Reams, and Jean-Pierre Perreaux Will Receive MAC Lifetime Achievement Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Interview: Amadeo Fusca Talks About His One-Man Play MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE!
by James Lindhorst - Jan 31, 2024

Amadeo Fusca brings his hilarious one man show MEN ARE FROM MARS WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE to the Westport Playhouse on February 14th through 18th for six shows. Part scripted, part improvisation, and part stand-up comedy, Fusca keeps things current and keeps his audience laughing each time he takes the stage. He has a lot of experience explaining the differences between men and women. He has traveled across the country performing this show more than 350 times.  

MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE! Comes to the Aronoff Center in April
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! This uproarious one-man show, a seamless blend of theater and stand-up, has been revamped for 2024.

MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS Live! At The Westport Playhouse, February 14-18
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Off-Broadway sensation, Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE! starring Amadeo Fusca. Performances run over Valentine's weekend Wednesday, February 14 through Sunday, February 18 at The Westport Playhouse.

Review: JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Made For An Entertaining Monday Night At Birdland
by Analisa Bell - Oct 30, 2023

Birdland was packed to the brim Monday night for Jamie deRoy and Friends, a variety night benefitting The Entertainment Community Fund.

Marieann Meringolo Extends Residency at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2023

Marieann Meringolo's residency at Chelsea Table + Stage has been extended once again! Don't miss her three different shows on October 20, November 17, and December 8.

Jeff Ross And Janelle James To Headline 6th Annual FLYOVER COMEDY FESTIVAL In St. Louis
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2023

Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis Nov 9-11, 2023 with three days of stand-up, improv and sketch comedy. While the full, nearly 100 artist line-up will be revealed in the coming weeks, organizers are releasing a sneak peek and early ticket offering with the announcement of its Thursday night headliner, Sheng Wang, as well as its Saturday night headliners, Jeff Ross and Janelle James.

Ali Ewoldt & More to Join Jesse Walker for Benefit Concert Honoring Rebecca Luker
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2023

Help Make a Difference! New Jersey’s Jesse Walker, host of the online celebrity show “The Jesse Walker Show,” in support of Project ALS, is coming to town with The Jesse Walker Show Comes to Broadway, a musical evening celebrating Broadway’s best.

Marieann Meringolo Residency Extends at Chelsea Table and Stage
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2023

After a very successful 3 month residency in March, April & May, 2023 at Chelsea Table + Stage, Marieann Meringolo will extend her monthly residency through August, 2023.

Adrienne Haan & William Michals to Lead FINAL DAY? THE MUSICAL Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

Curtis Productions will present private industry readings of “FINAL DAY? The Musical” with book, music & lyrics by Danny Curtis and music direction by Richard Danley. 

Ladies of Laughter Releases First All Women Comedy Recording From NY Friars Club
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2023

​​​​​​​The Ladies of Laughter will officially release their first recording Ladies of Laughter From The Friars Club! on March 29st. This marks the first-ever live all women comedy recording from the 119-year old show business fraternal organization that first began allowing women members into its club in 1984.