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Review: Lianne Marie Dobbs Shows What Tributes Should Look Like at 54 Below
by Ricky Pope - Nov 10, 2024

In her show THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND…FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, Lianne Marie Hobbs draws comparisons between what she calls the “hamsters in her brain” and those that inhabited the similar ones in Dusty Springfield's brain.

Ann Kittredge Returns To Chelsea Table + Stage For Encore Performance Of ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge will perform an encore of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage on November 14 at 7 PM.

Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs Takes THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD to 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 30, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs plays THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at 54 Below on 11/6, a must-see musical window into Springfield's eclectic songs and quirky mind. BroadwayWorld named Dobbs as one of the Best Vocalists of the Decade and listed her as a Top Cabaret Highlight of 2022. Read a conversation with Dobbs about the 11/6 show.

THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

54 Below will present Lianne Marie Dobbs in The Windmills of My Mind... for Dusty Springfield for one night only with music director Ron Abel and band members Sean Harkness, Tom Hubbard, & Rex Benincasa.

Review: Ann Kittredge Takes a Look at Love in ROMANTIC NOTIONS at Chelsea Table+ Stage
by Ricky Pope - Oct 3, 2024

Chelsea Table + Stage is quickly becoming the most adventurous cabaret venue in New York. Last week Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her new album ROMANTIC NOTIONS, a series of songs exploring the many aspects of love and romance, with a concert there. Kittredge is an engaging performer with a wonderful sense of style and elegance.

Risa Finkel Returns to Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH RISA
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Risa Finkel returns to the majestic former Marshall Field estate, now the treasured Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, in Sunday in the Park with Risa. On what is sure to be a beautiful autumn afternoon, Finkel will perform with music director Paul Greenwood on piano, Rex Benincasa on percussion, and Boots Maleson on bass.

Vocalist Ann Kittredge To Make Chelsea Table + Stage Debut With ROMANTIC NOTIONS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Ann Kittredge has announced encore performances of 'Romantic Notions' at Chelsea Table + Stage this fall.

Photos: Highlights from Ann Kittredge in ROMANTIC NOTIONS at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 16, 2024

On Tuesday May 14th at 5:30 pm, singer Ann Kittredge celebrated the release of her latest CD, Romantic Notions, with a show at Birdland. See highlights from the night snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Interview: Ann Kittredge Celebrates ROMANTIC NOTIONS CD Release at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 10, 2024

Award-winning singer Ann Kittredge's next CD, “Romantic Notions,' just came out this week on May 7th. On May 14th at Birdland, Ann will celebrate the CD's release by performing selections from it, including fresh, creative arrangements of classics by Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, and more. We spoke about the show and what's coming up next for the singer.

The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, and Muffat
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024

On Saturday, May 11, at 5PM at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church, the Sebastians will present The 24 Violins Cross the Alps.

​​​​​​The Sebastians Recreate Versailles String Orchestra For Works By Lully, Corelli, And Muffat In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Join THE SEBASTIANS as they recreate the opulence of Versailles' famed orchestra, Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roy, in their concert 'The 24 Violins Cross the Alps'. Enjoy works by Lully, Corelli, and Muffat on May 11 at The Sanctuary of Brick Presbyterian Church.

Ann Kittredge To Celebrate CD Release of ROMANTIC NOTIONS at The Birdland Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

In celebration of her soon to be released, highly anticipated album, Romantic Notions, a diverse collection of songs on the numerous “notions” of love, Ann Kittredge, will appear at The Birdland Theatre. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.

Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck & More to be Honored at 39th Annual Bistro Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

Learn about the stars being honored at the 39th annual Bistro Awards, including Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck and more.

Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs Celebrates Neurodiversity in THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND ... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 14, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs is bringing a new show celebrating neurodiversity by way of some Dusty Springfield tunes to the Green Room 42. THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD plays on Saturday February 17th at 9:30 pm at the Green Room 42. I spoke to Dobbs about the upcoming show and the way she's embraced her ADHD.

Leanne Marie Dobbs to Present THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2024

Lianne Marie Dobbs presents 'The Windmills of My Mind ... For Dusty Springfield' at The Green Room 42.

Music Review: Ann Kittredge Finds New Ways To FEEL THE EARTH MOVE With Her New Single
by Erin Samms - Nov 16, 2023

Well, there's good news, and there's bad news...

Review: The Annual Cabaret Convention Concerts At Rose Theater Are For The Fans Old And New
by Rob Lester - Oct 21, 2023

Three nights of cabaret artistry on display was heaven at times, and a long haul at others.

Photos: Wendy Scherl Encores THE SWEETNESS AND THE SORROW at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 9, 2023

Returning to the New York stage with her popular Marvin Hamlisch tribute show, Wendy Scherl gets captured in Conor Weiss's magical lens.

Luis Santeiro's DANCING WITH DICTATORS Comes to the Repertory Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023

​​​​​​​Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture will present Dancing with Dictators, a solo work written and performed with music by the Emmy Award-winning writer Luis Santeiro on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the stage of the Repertory Theater at Hostos Community College.