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Bloomingdale School Of Music to Present Free Faculty Concert Series in May And June

Bloomingdale School of Music continues its 2022/23 Free Faculty Concert Series at the David Greer Concert Hall in May and June.
Julie Halston, Michael Longoria and More Are Coming to Birdland

Below is the upcoming schedule at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater February 3 through February 16: 
February 2020 Lineup Announced At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are pleased to present the schedule for the month of February! At Birdland Jazz Club, catch the iconic Lionel Hampton Big Band Featuring Jason Marsalis, current GRAMMY nominee Catherine Russell, the Birdland debut of AGUAS Trio with Omar Sosa, Yilian Cañizares and Gustavo Ovalles, and iconic vocalist Jane Monheit. Internationally recognized trumpeter Rachel Therrien, the Seth Weaver Big Band, and The Voice contestant Melinda Rose Rodriguez will also be performing upstairs. 
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin Celebrates Opening Night at Cafe Carlyle

All the glamour and excitement of a Cafe Carlyle opening night happened last night as Billy Stritch seated at the piano announced, (after the bands opening instrumental 'Lady Be Good') 'Ladies and Gentlemen Linda Lavin!'
BWW Previews: Linda Lavin Returns To Provincetown's Crown And Anchor

Age doesn't stand a chance of catching up with the busy and multi-talented Linda Lavin. Ms. Lavin is in Los Angeles to film a new sitcom, but will fly to Cape Cod this weekend for two nights of concerts at Provincetown's Crown and Anchor.
Photo Flash: Linda Lavin Returns to Birdland with MY SECOND FAREWELL CONCERT

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Linda Lavin, who returned to the historic stage with 'My Second Farewell Concert,' on Monday, July 24. Scroll down for photos from the show!
New Album 'Richie Cole Plays Ballads & Love Songs' to Be Released Oct. 21

Setting down roots in Pittsburgh two years ago has borne fruit for alto saxophonist Richie Cole in the form of his beautiful new album, 'Richie Cole Plays Ballads & Love Songs.' The CD, his first all-ballads album, will be released on his Richie Cole Presents imprint on October 21.
Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch, Tony DeSare & More Set for Bemelmans Bar in The Carlyle's Spring Season

The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, will welcome Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch, The Brandon McCune Trio,and Tony DeSare and to Bemelmans Bar for Sunday night residencies throughout the spring 2016 season. Featuring top artists from the worlds of jazz, cabaret and Broadway alongside special unannounced guests, Sunday nights at Bemelmans Bar have become a favorite spot for a wide range of performing musicians across the city. Additionally, the classic watering hole has drawn crowds consisting of socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls for more than five decades. More information on acts performing this winter can be found below.
Jazz Vocalist Marcus Goldhaber Continues 'Mostly Marcus' Residency, 4/3

Acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist MARCUS GOLDHABER will be competing for a prestigious MAC Award in Songwriting tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 29) en route to the latest monthly edition of his thrice-extended MOSTLY MARCUS acoustic duo residency this weekend
MOSTLY MARCUS Extends Residency at Symphony Space's Bar Thalia

With crowds swelling at each session, MOSTLY MARCUS, the totally unique acoustic duo residency in which acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter and two-time 2015 Best Male Vocalist Nominee MARCUS GOLDHABER strips the Great American Songbook 'to the bone' like never before, has been extended for the third time at Bar Thalia, Symphony Space's newest home for jazz. The latest extension of the monthly residency starts this Sunday, (Feb. 7) with special featured vocalist Aimee Allen, and guitarist Ron Jackson. Dates continue: March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5.
Photo Flash: Linda Lavin Plays Her 'FIRST FAREWELL CONCERT' at Birdland

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present Broadway and television actress Linda Lavin for two very special concerts on the historic stage this past week. The show, wryly entitled 'My First Farewell Concert,' is Lavin's personal story told in songs she loves. She performed favorites from the Great American/Brazilian/Yiddish Songbooks, with Billy Stritch at the piano, Steve Bakunas on drums, Ron Affif on guitar, Tom Hubbard on bass, and special guest Aaron Weinstein on violin. Songs included were 'You've Got Possibilities,' 'No More Blues,' and a medley of songs recorded by the late, great Bobby Short. Scroll down for photos from the concert!
Winter Performance Schedule Announced for Bemelmans Bar at Carlyle Hotel

The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, is pleased to welcome Champian Fulton, The Brandon McCune Trio, The Chris Gillespie Trio, and Tony DeSare to Bemelmans Bar for Sunday night residencies throughout the winter 2016 season. Featuring top artists from the worlds of jazz, cabaret and Broadway alongside special unannounced guests, Sunday nights at Bemelmans Bar have become a favorite spot for a wide range of performing musicians across the city. Additionally, the classic watering hole has drawn crowds consisting of socialites, politicians, movie stars and moguls for?more than five decades. More information on acts performing this winter can be found below.
Marcus Goldhaber Performs at The Metropolitan Room Tonight

In his first major Manhattan appearance since his heralded debut at 'Broadway's supper club,' 54 Below, in July, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter MARCUS GOLDHABER returns to encore his new show, 'FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET,' at internationally acclaimed jazz cabaret THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Marcus Goldhaber to Perform at The Metropolitan Room, 9/26

In his first major Manhattan appearance since his heralded debut at "Broadway's supper club," 54 Below, in July, acclaimed NYC jazz vocalist-songwriter MARCUS GOLDHABER returns to encore his new show, "FREE & EASY: LIVIN' ON SWING STREET," at internationally acclaimed jazz cabaret THE METROPOLITAN ROOM, on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Linda Lavin, Nicholas Guest & More Set for 54 Below This Week

This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Photo Coverage: Linda Lavin with Billy Stritch Bring STARTING OVER to 54 Below

Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin takes the 54 Below stage this September, performing Broadway favorites, standards, jazz, and even some songs she learned from the great girl singers. New York audiences remember her from It's a Bird…It's a Plane…It's Superman, Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Broadway Bound, Collected Stories, The Diary of Anne Frank, Gypsy,The Tale of the Allergist's Wife, and many others, and the world over knows her as Alice Hyatt in the long-running hit TV series Alice.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for September 7-13, Featuring Linda Lavin, Nicholas Guest, and More!

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Darius de Haas: 'Something to Live For: Celebrating Strayhorn & More;' Linda Lavin: Starting Over; Carter Calvert at 54 Below; Nicholas Guest: Finding Nick; and Madeline Kahn Tribute.
Linda Lavin, Will Swenson and More Set for 54 Below This Month

This September, 54 BELOW presents an exciting lineup of the brightest talent from Broadway and beyond. Located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street.
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Reunion, Linda Lavin & More Set for 54 Below This Week

This week at 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Audra McDonald to Join Husband Will Swenson for Show at 54 Below Next Month

This September, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Tony and Golden Globe winner Linda Lavin, in a return engagement of 'Starting Over' and Tony Award nominee Will Swenson, making his 54 Below solo debut, featuring his wife, six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald.

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