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Photos: Klea Blackhurst & JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY on Stage at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

See photos from Klea Blackhurst & Jim Caruso's performances at Birdland. Blackhurst performed classics like Don't Rain on My Parade and more. Learn more about the performances!

ROBIN HOOD Becomes The London Palladium's Best-selling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

As the curtain fell on yesterday's closing performance of the annual West End spectacle of the Palladium Pantomime, this year's production Robin Hood has become the most successful of them all.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards; TONY BENNETT: A TRIBUTE Leads Best Show!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Cabaret Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Quintin Harris to Perform the Music of Jimmy Van Heusen at Don't Tell Mama
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024

Jazz pianist and vocalist Quintin Harris will be doing a solo set at Don't Tell Mama, featuring the music of Jimmy Van Heusen. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Line-Up Set for Storyhouse Queer Festival This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 6, 2024

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
by Elliot Lanes - Sep 10, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024

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
by Lydia Singer - Jun 12, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 6, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

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
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 2, 2024

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)
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 29, 2024

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
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

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
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 17, 2024

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.”