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Line-Up Set for Storyhouse Queer Festival This Winter

STORYHOUSE will present its inaugural Queer Festival, set to celebrate LGBTQ+ culture with a diverse lineup of performances, workshops, and discussions. The festival aims to foster inclusivity and community engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Amanda McBroom and CAST PARTY at Birdland

On Monday September 23, Amanda McBroom returned to the iconic music room to celebrate the release of her new recording, “Wintersong,” a collection of songs to mark the winter holidays. The concert was followed by the weekly open mic, “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.” See photos here!
Review: HEATHER HEADLEY with the National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center

When summer ends many people get depressed. Let’s face it, you can’t go to the beach or your private summer home for another year. However, you can look on the bright side of things knowing that the end of summer brings a new season of audible brilliance from the mighty National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). This past Saturday evening, the NSO Pops season opened with a bang as Tony Award winning performer Heather Headley made her Kennedy Center Concert Hall debut. The evening featured lots of show tunes, a choir, a TV vocal competition winner, and most importantly, YOUR NSO under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke.
Photos: 'A Celebration of Maurice Hines " Tappin' Thru Life' at Birdland

On Monday, July 29, Birdland presented “A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life.”  This concert honored the life and legacy of show business icon Maurice Hines through his award-winning, autobiographical show “Tappin’ Thru Life.” Check out photos here!
Review: Haley Johnson's A DECADE IN SONG at Don't Tell Mama

This was Ms Johnson’s debut performance, but as the night went on, her nervousness faded into confidence, and the confidence became joy. She clearly loves singing for a crowd, and that energy made for a great show.
SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED & More Set for 54 Below Next Week

Discover the exciting lineup of performances at 54 Below next week, featuring a variety of talented artists and captivating shows. Don't miss out on the vibrant entertainment scene at this iconic venue.
GOTHAM JAZZ FEST NYC Returns This Sunday With An All-Star Lineup

Prohibition Productions and New York Hot Jazz Camp will once again co-present the GOTHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL, an annual all-day all ages music and dance festival featuring New York City's best classic jazz musicians at the stunning & exclusive private club from the Gilded-Age, The DTA.
54 SINGS CARPENTERS to Play 54 Below in May

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings Carpenters on May 21st, 2024, at 9:30pm. Learn more here!
The Quintin Harris Trio Returns To Birdland Jazz

The Quintin Harris Trio (led by NYC-based vocalist and pianist, Quintin Harris) is excited to be returning to Birdland Jazz Club for two shows on April 6 & 13 after having a successful sold-out debut in December.
Interview: Becca C Kidwell Teases IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID at Don't Tell Mama

Becca C Kidwell is bringing “songs of love, sex, and murder” to Don’t Tell Mama this month with IF YOU HADN'T...BUT YOU DID. The show runs April 22nd & May 19th at 7 pm. Kidwell, a MAC nominee and BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award Winner, will be exploring the dark side of romance in this show.
Photos: See highlights from this week's The Lineup with Susie Mosher (3/26)

Nearly every Tuesday night, Susie Mosher hosts a 'wild, anything-goes variety show' at Birdland Jazz Club, featuring some of the top NYC cabaret, Broadway and comedy performers. Reviewer Rob Lester called Mosher a 'vivacious volcano' of talent. See photos below from this week's edition, from Tuesday March 26th.
Photos: Grammy-Winner Nicole Zuraitis Returns To JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Party

This past Monday, March 18 marked a homecoming-of-sorts when Nicole Zuraitis returned to Jim Caruso's Cast Party as a newly-minted Grammy winner! See photos of the evening below!
Interview: Linda Purl Teases BIG BAND ROMANCE at Birdland

Linda Purl has had a long, storied career, playing iconic roles on Happy Days, Matlock and The Office. On Monday April 1, she’s back at Birdland Jazz Club with a one-night only concert called BIG BAND ROMANCE. The show will pay tribute to the big band greats with hit songs including “Pick Yourself Up” and “Come Rain or Come Shine.”
Performers Jim Caruso & Matt Baker Return To The Legendary Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

PERFORMERS JIM CARUSO & MATT BAKER return to Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel on Sundays from 9pm - Midnight starting Sunday, February 11, 2024. Join them for an evening of swinging standards and special guest performances. Don't miss this legendary show!
Photos: The Daniel Glass Trio in the Birdland Theater

The Daniel Glass Trio: Daniel Glass (drums), Sean Harkness (guitar), Michael O'Brien (bass) brought their show featuring a tribute to the American tradition of tap dance, songbook standards, and swing to the Birdland Theater in NYC. Guest performers included Broadway & Film singer/dancer Luke Hawkins and Nightclub & Concert singer Eddie Wakes.
Nicolas King to Present New Show WINTER IN NEW YORK at Chelsea Table + Stage

NICOLAS KING, celebrated pop and jazz vocalist, returns to CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE in the new show 'WINTER IN NEW YORK'. Learn how to purchase tickets!
See Camille Thurman, Jumaane Smith, Nicole Zuraitis & More During January Jazz Weekend at Chelsea Table + Stage

Join Chelsea Table + Stage for a special 'January Jazz Weekend' featuring performances by Camille Thurman, Jumaane Smith, Nicole Zuraitis.
Photos: The Broadway World Cabaret Studio Portraits

These are the Broadway World Cabaret studio portraits that stood out the most.
Cabaret Photographers: Matt Baker

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.
Cabaret Photographers: THE LINEUP Documentarians

Broadway World Cabaret gets photographic content from some of the best shutterbugs in the business. Here's a look at some of the captures they've shared with us.

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