Jennie Litt

MAC Annnounces The 2023 Burman And Wallowitch Award Winners!

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced that Kevin Kelso (music) and Hillary Rollins (lyrics) are the winners of MAC's 2023 Dottie Burman Award songwriting competition, and that Sonya Hayden (music and lyrics) is the winner of MAC's 2023 John Wallowitch Award songwriting competition. The winners will share in the $500 award that comes with each of the two competitions.

Julie Miller Named New President of Manhattan Association of Cabarets

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets has revealed that its Board of Directors has elected its long-time Vice President Julie Miller to become the new President of the MAC Board.

Bennett Silverstein Uncorks Chateau Bennett '52 at Don't Tell Mama

A genial raconteur with a big, big voice and a touch of the Borscht Belt, Bennett Silverstein is a beloved fixture on the open mic and cabaret scene. In his latest show, Chateau Bennett '52, he reminisces about his lifelong love affair with the Great American Songbook, a star-crossed romance, and the dawning of his eighth decade with optimism, maracas, rim-shot jokes, and his own cheeky original lyrics spicing up vintage Broadway and Tin Pan Alley favorites.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL HARVARD-YALE CANTATA to be Presented at Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, again will present a cast of Harvard and Yale grads in The Sixth Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata. Join us for a unique evening at Feinstein’s/54 Below, with Team Yale looking to avenge a narrow victory by Team Harvard in Cantata V.

Feinstein's/54 Below To Reopen June 17; Upcoming Concerts to Feature Andy Karl & Orfeh, Andre De Shields, Alice Ripley & More!

After a 15-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 epidemic, proprietors Steve Baruch, Richard Frankel, and Tom Viertel have announced that “Broadway’s Supper Club” Feinstein’s/54 Below will reopen its iconic red door for live performances on June 17, 2021. 

Singnasium Announces Online Fall Class Lineup With Nikki M. James, Michael Kilgore, Kristine Zbornik and More

Singnasium has announced the fall 2020 lineup of online classes and workshops starting in mid-September. Helping you stay creative, hone your skills, or even pick up some new ones, are Singnasium's goals with this new offering of classes.

VIDEO: Watch the 30th Annual MAC Awards!

With the Coronavirus stopping all social gatherings and causing the closing of Don't Tell Mama for the duration, MAC has made a change from the previously announced event which was to be held at the club.

BWW Feature: MAC AWARDS Will Be Announced Live Via Facebook Monday. March 30th at 7 pm

The MAC Awards were scheduled to be celebrated on March 30th at Sony Hall. Instead they will be announced via Facebook Live from Lennie Watts' home. The times are a little different now, but the celebration of art is the same.

Andrea McArdle and Donna McKechnie, Max von Essen and More Nominated for MAC Awards

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has announced the 2020 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the four song and recording categories, which were determined by special committees.

URBAN STAGES WINTER RHYTHMS 2019 Begins on December 11

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

Urban Stages Presents 11th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2019

New York: Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director and Tom Toce , Musical Director) announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2019, which will begin Wednesday, December 11 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th St., East of 8th Ave.)

The Fifth Annual HARVARD/YALE CANTATA Announced At Feinstein's/54 Below

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, again presents a cast of Harvard and Yale grads in The Fifth Annual Harvard-Yale Cantata. Join us for a unique evening at Feinstein's/54 Below, with Team Harvard looking to avenge another lucky narrow victory by Team Yale. Will it be five wins in a row for Yale? Harvard has a new team captain and a new music director, and they promise a strong showing. Most of the contests in this series have been very close, and the teams are always well-matched and brimming with talent.

Photo Coverage: Backstage at the 33rd Annual MAC Awards!

The 33rd Annual MAC Awards were handed out last night (Tuesday, March 26, 2019) during a glitzy evening at New York City's SONY Hall.

Urban Stages' Award Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS Begins Performances Tomorrow

Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday,December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Jim Dale, Simon Jones, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Adam B. Shapiro, Janice Hall To Headline WINTER RHYTHMS 2018

Continuing its 35th Anniversary season, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director; Tom Toce Producer) proudly announces the line-up for this year's award-winning series, WINTER RHYTHMS 2018, which will begin Wednesday, December 12 featuring some of New York's best musical performances through Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street, just East of 8th Avenue).

Feinstein's/54 Below Announces Full September Program

Photo Coverage: Going Backstage at the 2018 MAC AWARDS

This week the 2018 MAC Award winners were revealed at the 32nd MAC Awards on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York City. Check out the full list of winners and checkout exclusive backstage photos from the event below!

Broadway's Ali Stroker Headlines MODFEST At Vassar

Modfest, Vassar College's annual exploration of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries, will consider the concept of Adapting, February 1 11, 2018. Throughout these two weeks, artists will examine different perspectives of what this can mean in our ever-changing world through written and spoken words, visual arts and performance.

Alpher and Litt to Pair Porter and Berlin at Don't Tell Mama

Husband-and-wife duo Alpher & Litt bring their unique songwriters' perspective and tastefully heimische style to legendary cabaret Don't Tell Mama this fall with 'The Elegant & The Immigrant: Cole Porter & Irving Berlin Together,' a program of songs in matched pairs exploring the similarities and differences between these two master songwriters from Tin Pan Alley's golden age. The Elegant & The Immigrant will play a four-show run opening Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, October 25, at 4 p.m., Saturday, November 14, at 5 p.m., and Sunday, December 20, at 4 p.m. Don't Tell Mama is at 343 W 46th St, NYC between 8th and 9th Avenues. There is a $15 cover plus a 2-drink minimum, with a $5 professional discount for MAC members. Call 212-757-0788 after 4 p.m. to reserve or visit: www.donttellmamanyc.com.The Elegant & The Immigrant: Cole Porter & Irving Berlin Together has played in concert at many venues on the East coast, including the Beacon Hill Concert Series, SummerKeys, Bard College, Custer Observatory, and the Hudson River Valley.