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Review: Kim David Smith Vamping Through Hallo-Wien

Kim David Smith captured Marlene Dietrich's essence in a Halloween-themed cabaret at New York's Café Sabarsky, with a repertoire spanning Weimar classics and pop mashups. Accompanied by pianist Tracy Stark, the show exemplified cabaret as a celebration of artistic freedom, and a vital sanctuary for self-expression in challenging times.

Remembering Our Friend Sandi Durell

Services for Sandi Durell and a celebration of life will occur this Sunday, October 27, at twelve noon at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel located at 630 Amsterdam Avenue. 

Feature: Kim David Smith Spills on Hallo-Wien & Christmas Shows

Australian-born NYC cabaret star Kim David Smith blends Weimar-era classics with contemporary pop at Café Sabarsky and Club Cumming. Known as the 'David Bowie of cabaret,' Smith channels Marlene Dietrich while reimagining songs from Friedrich Hollander to Kylie Minogue, creating immersive performances that prioritize presence over 'authenticity.'

Michael Rider to Present THIS 'OL HOUSE at The Green Room 42 To Benefit SAGE

Michael Rider's encore performance of This 'Ol House at The Green Room 42 will benefit SAGE, featuring country/rock songs, Broadway classics, and American Songbook titles. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Goldie Dver Honors Anthony Newley in WHAT A MAN at Don't Tell Mama

On Sunday, 10/6 and Friday, 11/1 at 7 pm, you can catch What a Man! Goldie Dver Sings Anthony Newley at Don’t Tell Mama. MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver will premiere her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend Anthony Newley! Read a conversation with Dver about the show.

M. Can Yasar's TURKISH RHAPSODY Comes to Don't Tell Mama

Using an  eclectic selection of music Yasar tells the story of a Turkish-immigrant in search of love, identity, and a sense of belonging in America. Using songs from Madonna to Bob Merrill and Jule Styne and Queen and Radiohead to Cher. The show also includes Yasar's original songs to illustrate his unique Turkish and New York stories.

Meg Flather Continues The Brick Room Tour at Don't Tell Mama with RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN TODAY

Rodgers & Hammerstein Today, starring Meg Flather, directed by Lennie Watts, and musically directed by Tracy Star,k will run September 22nd at 4 pm at Don't Tell Mama, NYC.

Photos: Karen Mack Celebrates New Solo Album CATCH & KEEP At Birdland

Birdland presented singer Karen Mack in concert on Monday, August 26. The event celebrated Karen’s new solo album 'Catch & Keep,” a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics, including works by Dave Frishberg, Bob Dorough, Nellie McKay and Betty Bryant. See photos from the show. 

M. Can Yasar's TURKISH RHAPSODY Comes to Don't Tell Mama

Following his critically acclaimed cabaret debut, M. Can Yasar is coming back with his show “Turkish Rhapsody” to Don't Tell Mama for a one-night-only encore performance on October 1 at 7 pm.

David Rhodes Celebrates The Golden Era Of Nightclubs at Don't Tell Mama on October 10th

Join David Rhodes and Tracy Stark for an evening of classic standards from the Golden Era of Nightclubs at Don’t Tell Mama on October 10th. Featuring music by Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, and more.

DAYDREAM: A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF JOHN HOGLUND Announced At Pangea

Enjoy a special evening of music and memories in tribute to Cabaret reviewer, the late John Hoglund on September 27, 2023 at Pangea NYC.

The CAMPAIGN FOR KAMALA FUNDRAISING SHOW Comes to Don't Tell Mama in September

The CAMPAIGN FOR KAMALA FUNDRAISING SHOW will be on Saturday, September 28, 4 PM at Don’t Tell Mama (343 W 46th St, NYC).

Review: Learning From The Best At 92NY SUMMER CABARET CONFERENCE With Faith Prince

A fantastic team of cabaret experts were on hand to empower participants to showcase the most authentic version of themselves on stage!

Exclusive: Catching Up and Talking Cabaret with Faith Prince & Michael Kirk Lane

We have a Tony-winning legend here! Faith Prince joins us on The Roundtable! She is here with cabaret star and professor Michael Kirk Lane to talk about the Cabaret Intensive coming to the 92nd Street Y! Also, is Faith Price coming to Broadway this season? We ask and find out! Watch in this video.

Photos: Meg Flather's "Brick Tour" Continues With OUTBOUND PLANE

Meg Flather is currently embarking on her 'Brick Room' tour, revisiting past shows she's done to critical acclaim. Yesterday, on Sunday June 23rd, she presented a revival of Outbound Plane, a show exploring the grief she felt when her mother passed away. See highlights from the night taken by photographer Conor Weiss.

Interview: Meg Flather Revisits OUTBOUND PLANE at Don't Tell Mama

Meg Flather, director Lennie Watts and music director by Tracy Stark have collaborated on seven shows together, each of which has received accolades, award nominations. Five of the shows led to awards for Meg. The Brick Room Tour, revisiting these shows, continues June 23 with OUTBOUND PLANE at Don't Tell Mama. Read a conversation with Meg about the show.

Interview: James Beaman's Filter Is Off in LIVED EXPERIENCE at Triad Theater

To kick off Pride Month, MAC & Bistro Award-winner James Beaman returns with his acclaimed one-man show on Saturday June 1, 7 pm at the Triad Theater on the UWS. Celebrating 34 years in showbiz—including a decade as one of cabaret's finest female impersonators—Jamie brings his unique and tartly critical point of view on the cultural zeitgeist.

Interview: Michael Rider Gears Up for THIS 'OL HOUSE at Green Room 42

This ‘Ol House: Stories of a City Bear, Country Queen is a collection of stories and songs detailing Rider's journey of discovery from an awkward, out-of-place, gay boy in the country to an out, openly fabulous queen in the city. Rider shares his story through the songs of Stuart Hamblen, Jerry Herman, Henry Mancini, Stephen Sondheim, and more.

Michael Rider to Present Encore Performances Of THIS 'OL HOUSE at The Green Room 42

Michael Rider to perform This 'Ol House at The Green Room 42 this month. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Billy Mitchell's I'M STILL FINE at Don't Tell Mama

Despite a few teething issues, this reviewer thought I'M STILL FINE was an adventurous first step at cabaret from an established musical theater actor and looks forward to seeing what Mitchell does next.