Spider Saloff

Chicago to Host Week-Long International CABARET CONNEXION
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 21, 2024

Working In Concert has announced the 6th international exchange of the Cabaret Connexion, to be held in Chicago, October 28-November 4.

Ricky Ritzel Will Perform in Gettysburg at 2024 Season Announcement
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

Gettysburg Community Theatre will announce their 2024 Season during their Mostly Broadway Cabaret on Friday, September 22, 2023. The performance will be led by Award-Winning NYC Cabaret Pianist, Ricky Ritzel. Learn more about the event here!

Feature: Cabaret And Concert Community Mourns Ralph Lampkin
by Stephen Mosher - Jul 10, 2023

On June 24th, the industry lost a beloved and most interesting member of the family, and Marilyn Lester remembers her friend for Broadway World.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 37th Annual MAC Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 5, 2023

Check out photos from the red carpet of the 37th annual MAC Awards!

Nikki M. James, John-Andrew Morrison, Jackie Cox & More to Take Part in 37th MAC Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2023

Presenters and performers have been revealed for the 37th Annual MAC Awards! See who is taking part, and learn how to purchase tickets!

37th MAC Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has made its initial announcement of the upcoming 37th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:30 pm, at Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in New York City. 

Photos: CABARET CONVENTION 2022 at Rose Theater by Helane Blumfield
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 30, 2022

For three nights the Mabel Mercer Foundation presented their picks of artists for the 2022 Cabaret Convention at Rose Theater at Jazz At Lincoln Center.

The 33rd New York Cabaret Convention Announced At Jazz At Lincoln Center, October 26-28
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

It's back! -- three extraordinary nights of “live” songs, entertainers, and musicians – all in celebration of the 33rd annual New York Cabaret Convention, produced by The Mabel Mercer Foundation. 

Ravinia Festival Announces 2022 Summer Lineup Featuring YOURS, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022

Ravinia Festival has announced its complete 2022 summer lineup, offering 50 artist debuts and more than 100 concerts, including the annual summer residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop.

CHICAGO to Host CABARET CONNEXION
by Marissa Tomeo - Feb 13, 2022

Chicago Paris announced the program and registration for the next Cabaret Connexion to be held in Chicago. The dates for the fourth international exchange have expanded to include activities from May 8 to 16, 2022.

Lillias White, Ben Cameron & Ricky Ritzel to Join Upcoming CABARET CONVERSATIONS at 92Y
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2021

The 92Y School of Music has announced new guests for their popular interview series, Cabaret Conversations, now in its second year: Lillias White (Nov 1), Ben Cameron (No 22), and Ricky Ritzel (Dec 13). Previous speakers in the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award-nominated series have included Chita Rivera and Joe Iconis, among others.

CABARET CONVERSATIONS With Michael Kirk Lane Continues Year Two of Programming
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 18, 2021

Now well into its second year, the 92Y chat show series helmed by Michael Kirk Lane announces exciting guests.

Working In Concert Will Celebrate 100 Years Of Cabaret
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2021

Never before has there been a collection of Chicago's African American singers, Parisian Cabaret, LGBTQIA artists, and the classic American standards all coming together to celebrate 100 Years of Chicago Cabaret!

Free Concerts Celebrate 100 Years Of Chicago Cabaret
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2021

Chicago has a unique place in the history of cabaret, being the first American city to nurture hundreds of clubs with the intimate and often improvised entertainment first found in Paris in the 1880s.

Faith Prince And Friends to Host An Evening Of Cabaret Pizazz
by BWW News Desk - Oct 30, 2018

Broadway star Faith Prince, Cindy Firing, Johnny Rodgers, Chicago's 'Queen of Cabaret' Denise Tomasello, Claudia Hommel, Cynthia Clarey and Spider Saloff. Alex Rybeck and Jeremy Kahn at the piano, and Jim Cox on bass.

Faith Prince And Friends to Host An Evening Of Cabaret Pizazz
by Julie Musbach - Sep 28, 2018

Broadway star Faith Prince, Cindy Firing, Johnny Rodgers, Chicago's 'Queen of Cabaret' Denise Tomasello, Claudia Hommel, Cynthia Clarey and Spider Saloff. Alex Rybeck and Jeremy Kahn at the piano, and Jim Cox on bass.

Spider Saloff Returns To New York With New Show 4/29
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2018

KMP is proud to present Award Winning Jazz singer, Spider Saloff in a brand new show, 'The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee' in it's New York Debut!

Spider Saloff Returns To New York In A Rare Appearance in THE COOL HEAT OF PEGGY LEE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018

Spider returns to New York in a rare appearance with a brand new show. In it's New York Debut, Saloffs' 'The Cool Heat of Peggy Lee'  concert includes Lee's classic jazz hits as well her pop music classics. Saloff presents all of this with her unique comic wit and a contemporary twist that will appeal to audiences of all ages! 

MAC To Honor Sharon McNight, Ruby Rims, and James Gavin
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2018

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) will present Tony nominee SHARON McNIGHT and RUBY RIMS with its 2018 Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 32nd Annual MAC Awards to be held Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 pm at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City.

Photo Coverage: Inside INTIMATE NIGHTS at the 28th NY Cabaret Convention
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 19, 2017

Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of Cabaret was the theme of the Third night of The 28th New York Cabaret Convention held at JALC Rose Theater. It was a grand eventing and the enthusiastic audience got to enjoy the artists quite well during the 3 1/2 hours of music.