Photos: Opening Night of the 35th New York Cabaret Convention
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 23, 2024
The Cabaret Convention kicked off last night, 10/22, at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Rose Theater. The opening night honored Charles Strouse with a star-studded cast including Stephen Schwartz, his collaborator on RAGS. The honoree himself was in attendance. The convention continues tonight and tomorrow. See photos from the evening.
Review: Cabaret Convention Starts Splendidly at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Rob Lester - Oct 23, 2024
The annual Cabaret Convention concert series has begun. The shows continue tonight and tomorrow at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Last night, the convention opened with songs with music by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, etc.). It was a treat.
Review: Tanya Moberly's STANDARDS Is a Purist's Dream at Don't Tell Mama
by Ricky Pope - Oct 22, 2024
Moberly is a fine actress who gives us over 20 interesting characters while simply presenting the songs without a lot of folderol. She is working in the tradition of some of the great musical monologists like Charles Aznavour, Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, and Julie Wilson.
Feature: October Monthly Musical Birthday Tribute â€" It's a Quiz!
by Rob Lester - Oct 1, 2024
What star turned down CABARET? What two cabaret stars were born on Halloween? What cabaret club was named for a character in a musical? What Broadway lyricist turns 100 this month? Take the multiple-choice quiz and see what you know (or might guess correctly) about so many talented folks ALL born in October.
Review: RADIANT VERMIN, Tron Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 29, 2024
A wickedly comic satire about a young couple offered a ‘too-good-to-be-true’ way onto the property ladder. Playful, provocative and viciously sharp, this outrageous black comedy is a meditation on how far we will go to satisfy – and justify – materialistic greed.
Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup â€" May 28 to June 2, 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 28, 2024
Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including pride kickoff events, and Sheldon Harnick at Lyrics & Lyricists.
Photos: The Mabel Mercer Foundation Honors Julie Wilson
by Stephen Sorokoff - May 23, 2024
Cabaret luminaries, supporters, and officers of The Mabel Mercer Foundation gathered at The Pierre Hotel last night to celebrate the100th anniversary of the birth year of cabaret legend Julie Wilson. Check out photos here!
Tron Theatre Company Reveals Cast and Creatives For RADIANT VERMIN By Philip Ridley
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024
Tron Theatre Company will present the Scottish Premiere of Radiant Vermin, by playwright Philip Ridley. Directed by Johnny McKnight, Radiant Vermin, is a wickedly comic satire about a young couple offered a 'too-good-to-be-true' way onto the property ladder and is a viciously sharp look at how far we will go to satisfy - and justify - materialistic greed.