Stephen Sorokoff

Ann Hampton Callaway to Return to Pheasantry Jazz Club With SIRENS OF SWING

Ann Hampton Callaway will return to The Pheasantry Jazz Club in London with her new show, SIRENS OF SWING. The performance promises an evening of jazz and swing music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

See MARILYN MAYE: BY REQUEST & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Review: Cheyenne Jackson's SIGNS OF LIFE at 54 Below Is Utter Perfection

Cheyenne Jackson is laying himself bare on stage at 54 Below, nightly through Sunday September 29 with his hilarious new show Signs of Life. Jackson weaves stories and confessions about his life in between songs. At each show, he'll be joined by a different guest. The rest of the run is almost sold out – so make sure to get your tickets now.

PHOTOS: Cheyenne Jackson Brings SIGNS OF LIFE to 54 Below

See photos from Cheyenne Jackson’s second performance of SIGNS OF LIFE at 54 Below with special guest Abby Mueller. Cheyenne can sing anything, earning him well-deserved standing ovations. We all look forward to the canon of music he will continue to bring to 54 Below. Enjoy my photos and know that you can see him until September 29th.

Photos: Claude-Michel Schönberg Attends Hugh Panaro's Final Show at Crazy Coqs

Having not traveled too much afar, since Covid, when Eda and I learned that Hugh Panaro would be making his Crazy Coqs debut here in London, we booked the trip. Check out photos here, that will give you some idea of what these fantastic evenings were like!

Review: HUGH PANARO: THE MAN WITHOUT THE MASK, Crazy Coqs

Possessing a booming yet silky tenor voice and a natural charm, it’s clear why Panaro’s career has been so successful. Even when accustomed to performing in thousand-seater theatres and working with heavyweights like Barbra Streisand and Elton John, his humbleness shines in this concert as he regales personal stories, some with tears in his eyes.

Paul Anka Says Musical Based on His Life is Still in the Works

According to the Canadian Press, Paul Anka says his bio-musical is beginning to gain traction. The Canadian singer has been working on the musical for the last 15 years.

Monthly BIRTHDAY SALUTE to a Major Cabaret Figure

A major, long-time cabaret figure gets our monthly birthday Tribute. How many hints will you need to know who it is?

Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!

Photos: Inside The Barrington Stage Co. 30th Anniversary Celebration

Go inside Barrington Stage Company's The Best of Times, A 30th Anniversary Celebration with new photos.

Photos: Highlights from JEFF HARNAR SINGS SAMMY CAHN THE SECOND TIME AROUND

Jeff Harnar first visited the music of Sammy Cahn with a CD 24 years ago and this re-visit was masterly done and is available on a new CD appropriately titled Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn..The Second Time Around. Harnar is celebrating the new album with shows tonight and last night at 54 Below. See highlights from last night's show.

Photos: Lucie Arnaz Celebrates Final Night Of 'I Got The Job' at 54 Below

Lucie Arnaz concluded her “job” at 54 Below last night and she entranced a celebrity filled audience during the final night of her show titled “ I Got The Job”.   Check out photos here!

Photos: Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen With Will Friedwald at Triad Theater

Will Friedwald’s Clip Joint presented the legendary film critic and personality “Rex Reed Remembers Polly Bergen” last night at the Triad Theater.  

Review: Liz Callaway & Jason Graae's HAPPILY EVER LAUGHTER Is a Hit at 54 Below

There's a perfect pair this week at 54 Below: a dazzling, delicious, dynamic, dynamite duo. Decades-long friends Liz Callaway and Jason Graae sparkle with real chemistry and connection. The opening on the night on July 3rd had plenty of fireworks of its own. Their bang-up job continues on July 5 and 6.

Photos: Liz Callaway & Jason Graae Bring Happily Ever Laughter To 54 Below

At first glance they might seem like a musical and personality mismatch, but the chemistry between Liz Callaway and Jason Graae is far from problematic.  It is an enormously entertaining integration of these two artists musicianship, acting, and comedic expertise.

Photos: Inside JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS At Birdland Jazz!

Birdland presented hostess/producer Jamie deRoy along with her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on the historic stage Monday, July 1.  See photos from the show and celebration!

Photos: Christine Andreas Brings PARIS TO BROADWAY to 54 Below

It’s not my photography skills, nor the lighting, camera or lens that make these photos taken last night of Christine Andreas appear to be similar to the ones I shot 10 years ago. Madame Andreas (who speaks lots of French during her show aat 54 Below) has found the secret of ageless, timeless beauty. 

Photos: Clint Holmes Returns to Birdland

Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!

Photos: Linda Eder Continues Run at 54 Below

It isn’t often on a hot summer night that I get chills and goosebumps, but that happened at Linda Eder’s performance at 54 Below last night.  Check out photos here

Tony-Award Nominee Josh Young to Mentor Students at Union for Reform Judaism Camp This Summer

Tony-award Nominee Josh Young will serve as the Musical Theater Arts Mentor at URJ 6 Points Creative Arts Academy for Session 1 & 2 this summer.