MOZART FOR MUNCHKINS Will Celebrate Mardi Gras With Little Jazz Cats
This February 9 , 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., Mozart for Munchkins, an interactive concert series for children and their families, brings New Orleans Mardi Gras big band music to the Upper West Side for the littlest listeners. Little Jazz Cats: Mardi Gras with Gotham Kings features trumpeter Alphonso Horne to bring the infectious sounds with his brass band to play Crescent City classics that are sure to get your little ones moving in their very own second line parade. The fun and excitement of the Big Easy will warm you up while it's cold outside!
Photo Coverage: Benjamin Eakeley Returns to Feinstein's/54 Below in BROADWAY SWINGER
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW - Broadway's Supper Club - just presented the return of BENJAMIN EAKELEY and his acclaimed solo concert debut, 'BROADWAY SWINGER,' on last night, May 9. When the show premiered to a sold-out house in January, Eakeley was praised for his 'bewitching stage presence' with 'decidedly sensual power and lush jazz vocals' by BroadwayWorld.com. Currently appearing on Broadway in She Loves Me, Eakeley and his four-piece jazz band reinterpret classic songs from the 1960s in a nightclub act that chronicles the American stage's evolution from conservative to carefree. 'BROADWAY SWINGER,' co-written byTim Murray (50 Shades: The Musical), is a groovy romp through the decade that gave us Oliver!, Cabaret, Hair and Promises, Promises. True to its name, this swingin' show examines shifting attitudes toward relationships and sex as it explores life, love and everything in between.
BWW Review: Benjamin Eakeley Dazzles with BROADWAY SWINGER at Feinstein's/54 Below
Last week, Broadway veteran Benjamin Eakeley delighted audiences with his charming solo cabaret Broadway Swinger at Feinstein's/54 Below. The 60s themed show featured a book by Tim Murray and Eakeley, which was filled with interesting factoids about the decade. It was also masterfully directed by JV Mercanti. Through the songs of Broadway and with a gorgeous vocal instrument, Eakeley charted how musical theater, much like the rest of America, transitioned from the saccharine sweet ideals of the 50s to the uninhibited and libidinous vibes of the sexual revolution.