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9 Cabaret Shows and Concerts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jan 14, 2025

Find a unique Valentine's Day present, date idea or something fun to do with a friend! These are some of our favorite cabaret shows and concerts on and around 2/14, from storytelling to concerts and everything in between.

Alison Miller to Present RIVERS IN OUR VEINS With Special Guest Michelle Dorrance at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present acclaimed drummer/composer Allison Miller for a matinee performance of her immersive multimedia work Rivers in Our Veins. Learn more.

Feature: 14 of the Best Cabaret Shows to See in 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 24, 2024

Let's toast the New Year by looking ahead to some of the most anticipated shows of the next 6 months. We put together 14 shows we're looking forward to seeing next year, that are likely to sell out well in advance.

Allison Miller, Michelle Dorrance & More Bring 'Rivers In Our Veins' To 92NY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present acclaimed drummer/composer Allison Miller for a matinee performance of her immersive multimedia work Rivers in Our Veins.

Dance Brigade, Holly Near & Ferron Announce West Coast Tour Of A WOMAN'S SONG FOR PEACE in January
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

Krissy Keefer's Dance Brigade will kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman's Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring original live music and performances by iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade's fierce, nuanced choreography.

Joe's Pub Reveals 2024-25 Working Group: Mehrnam Rastegari, Jaime Cepero, Emma Jayne, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Joe's Pub, a program of The Public Theater, has announced the artist selections for the 2024-2025 Joe’s Pub Working Group (JPWG). 

Lincoln Center's Open House Returns to David Geffen Hall for Third Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

On Sunday, October 27, Lincoln Center’s third annual Open House will welcome kids, teens, and families for a day of interactive performances, workshops, art-making, installations, and more, entirely for free.

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.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

Catherine Russell & Sean Mason Join Forces On New Album MY IDEAL Due Out in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell and pianist Sean Mason will release their new album 'My Ideal' in August. Learn more about the artists and see when the album will be released.

National Black Theatre And Apollo Theater Took Over The Kennedy Center To Host A Genre-Bending Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2024

After a sold-out show in Harlem's world famous Apollo in 2022, National Black Theatre and Apollo Theater took over the Opera House at the Kennedy Center to relaunch their signature program, The Gathering. 

Myra Melford & Allison Miller Co-Lead New Band, Lux Quartet, With Dayna Stephens & Scott Colley
by Josh Sharpe - May 15, 2024

Lux Quartet, co-led by pianist Myra Melford and drummer Allison Miller, is proud to present its eponymous debut: a glowing musical encounter with Dayna Stephens (saxophones) and Scott Colley (bass). The program features original compositions by all four band members, exploring philosophical and spiritual themes through the language of jazz. The name Lux Quartet was inspired by the role of light in the diversity of life on Earth.

James Ijames' GOOD BONES, Delacorte Theater Reopening & More Set for The Public Theater 24-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

The Public Theater has revealed the line-up for The Public’s 2024-25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Kennedy Center and the National Black Theatre to Present A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2024

Through orchestral, choral, gospel, and soul choral music, A Collective Sonic Ring Shout is the signature celebration for the Kennedy Center’s Conflux partnership with the National Black Theatre. Lear more and see how to purchase tickets!

National Black Theatre And The Apollo Announce Renewal Of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024

Explore the renewed collaboration between the National Black Theatre and The Apollo, as they announce the return of THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT, a transcendent theatrical experience.

Brooklyn Youth Chorus to Celebrate Music of the Black Diaspora With AND SING at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus will present AND SING!, a one-night-only conversational concert celebrating music of the Black Diaspora. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

Lizz Wright Announces Career-Defining Studio Album 'Shadow' And Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2024

On Shadow Wright pens five originals including “Root of Mercy,” “Circling,” “This Way,” “Sparrow” which features Angelique Kidjo and “Your Love” with Meshell Ndegeocello. She showcases along with her own works singular renditions of songs by Cole Porter, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Sandy Denny, Candi Staton, Toshi Reagon, and Caitlin Canty.

Lea DeLaria to Perform I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE: A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 10, 2024

Lea DeLaria will bring her cabaret show 'I Can See Your House from Here - A Very Lea Easter' to Joe's Pub next month. Learn more here!

SMOKE Jazz CLub Announces March Line-up Including Leading Female Artists, One For All Album Release And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024

World-Renowned SMOKE Jazz Club announces its March concert lineup, featuring the album release celebration of One For All Sextet, a birthday tribute to Harold Mabern, and performances by leading female artists Allison Miller and Mary Stallings. Don't miss these incredible shows and more!

Music From The Sole Brings I DIDN'T COME TO STAY to the Joyce
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2024

New York City's Music From The Sole will make its Joyce debut in its latest evening-length work, I Didn't Come to Stay. The exploration of the origins and worldwide influence of tap dance set to live original music will play The Joyce Theater from January 30-February 4.