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Review: THE FANTASTICKS at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FANTASTICKS at Players Circle Theater?

Review: TONY YAZBECK CELEBRATES TONY BENNETT a Thing Of Joy at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 31, 2025

Tony Yazbeck is no stranger to making art on the cabaret stage, and adding Tony Bennett just makes it better.

Feature: 11 of the Best Cabaret Tribute Shows of 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 1, 2025

One popular cabaret sub-genre is the tribute show, diving into the work of a specific singer, songwriter, or show. Here are some of the best tribute concerts from the past year, as chosen by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret team

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples 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 Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; Jordon Ross Weinhold & Shannon Connolly Lead Acting Categories!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples 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 Ft. Myers/Naples Awards; DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples 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 Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples 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!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Ft. Myers/Naples Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ft. Myers/Naples 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!

Photos: Carolyn Montgomery's GIRLSINGER at 54 Below Honors Rosemary Clooney
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 22, 2024

Back by popular demand, Carolyn Montgomery, multi-award-winning star of the concert stage returned to 54 Below on Tuesday November 19, 2024 in girlSINGER, a celebration of Rosemary Clooney. See highlights from the show.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET to be Presented at Surflight Theatre This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2024

Surflight Theatre is continuing their 2024 Season with their Christmas show, Miracle on 34th Street. Single mother, Doris Walker, doesn't want her six-year-old Susan's head filled with romantic notions.

Photos: Dorian Woodruff Encores THE LYRICS OF ALAN AND MARILYN BERGMAN at Pangea
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 23, 2024

Dorian Woodruff returns to Pangea with a popular show, and many popular cabaret artists showed up to see how nice and easy it was.

Review: Phillip Officer Amazes In YOU FASCINATE ME SO at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 30, 2024

How lucky we all are that Phillip Officer decided to come out of retirement.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" Sept. 2 to Sept. 8. 2024
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 2, 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 the music of James Bond, MGM classics, and a high-camp noir parody.

Interview: NEW BELTERS Seth Sikes & Nicolas King Sing MGM Classics at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - Sep 1, 2024

Singing duo The New Belters, specializing in “the swinging American Songbook,” is returning to 54 Below. with an encore performance of their latest show celebrating the golden age of MGM musicals. Seth Sikes and Nicolas King, each outstanding performers in their own right, present a night of “toe-tapping fun' on 9/6 with THE NEW BELTERS SING MGM.

Photos: Carolyn Montgomery's GIRLSINGER Celebrates Rosemary Clooney at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 25, 2024

MAC, BackStage Bistro and Nightlife Award-winning singer Carolyn Montgomery paid tribute to Rosemary Clooney, one of the greatest singers of the 20th century. She puts her own spin on Clooney classics without ever attempting to impersonate. See highlights from the May 22nd show taken by photographer Conor Weiss.

Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Players Circle Theater
by Fran Thomas - May 23, 2024

The current production I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change directed by Robert Cacioppo is a complete delight. The cast of four, Natalie Brouwer, Shane Dinan, Amanda Ross, and Ted Wioncek, III, bring strong voices and impressive comedic skill to song after song about every facet of love. I laughed throughout the evening in gleeful recognition of many situations I’ve experienced.

Interview: Carolyn Montgomery Celebrates Rosemary Clooney in GIRLSINGER at 54 Below
by Rebecca Kaplan - May 15, 2024

Carolyn Montgomery, multi-award winning star of the concert stage returns to 54 Below in girlSINGER, a celebration of Rosemary Clooney. With a world-class band featuring members of Clooney’s own musical ensemble, and Montgomery’s critically acclaimed powerhouse vocals belting out hits, audiences sing along, laugh, weep, and dance in their seats.

Players Circle Theater Brings I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE to Ft. Myers
by Fran Thomas - May 14, 2024

Players Circle Theater presents the hilarious musical comedy I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE with book and lyrics by two-time Tony winner Joe DePietro and music by Jimmy Roberts. 

GODSPELL Comes to Players Circle Theater April 16th
by Fran Thomas - Apr 10, 2024

Players Circle Theater is ready to raise the roof with their largest production to date, GODSPELL, running April 16th – May 12th, 2024. 

Album Review: MAURICIO MARTINEZ LIVE IN NYC Loaded With Lush Vocals
by Erin Samms - Feb 8, 2024

Doesn't everyone love a live recording? You'll love this one.