Cabaret Theatre Newsroom

Take note: Take 6 is at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday. They take the art of vocal harmony singing to impressive heights. Their opening show on Wednesday May 1 was a smash.

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows.

For his age, Luke Islam has incredible vocal control, range, and awareness of what he wants. Islam’s solo show at the Cutting Room on Sunday April 28th at 7 pm featured a mix of the Broadway classics he grew up on, and R&B classics.

Grace McLean is currently appearing as President Woodrow Wilson in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs. She’s about to release her debut album, My Lovely Enemy, on May 10th. We spoke about her upcoming special album release show at Joe’s Pub, which you can catch on May 6th at 9:30 pm. Read our conversation about the show and album.

Join Murder Mystery Manhattan for the premiere of DEAD BECOMES HER, an interactive drag murder mystery parody at The Laurie Beechman Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present celebrated songwriters Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor in their special evening “Wine and Sing”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

JOE'S PUB will present the return of the long-running downtown variety institution, The Meeting* with Justin Elizabeth Sayre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Last night, on Tuesday April 30th at 8:30 pm, Susie Mosher (“Hairspray” and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell brought cult hit Cashino back to Birdland. See highlights from the first night below taken by photographer Conor Weiss. Cashino continues with shows on May 28, June 25 and July 30, all at 8:30 pm.

Join West End leading man, Rob Houchen, for his NYC solo concert debut at Chelsea Table + Stage in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

On May 9th and 10th at 7 pm, award winning singer/producer/director Tanya Moberly will be putting celebrating her album release with live shows at Don't Tell Mama. Moberly’s live double album, I LOVE NEW YORK SONGWRITERS PART I and PART II, is a curated collection of 45 songs by NYC writers Tanya has met through her work as a singer and producer.

54 Below will present Landry Champlin, Cara Rose DiPietro, Gabbi Mack, & MORE in 54 Sings Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Leg 2) on May 19th at 9:30pm, with a livestream option at 9:45pm ET.

54 Below will present Broadway Hits: Gay Edition - A Pride Month Celebration on June 6, 2024.

The Green Room 42 presents “The Unsung Cabaret” on June 26, 2024, 7 pm.  From the heart that brought you 54 Sings Love Letters to NYC comes The Unsung Cabaret: The Songs We Sang Off-Stage (featuring musical theatre's unsung heroes)! 

Allison Couture joins the cast of Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series at 54 Below! The performance is on May 18th.

Join The Green Room 42 as they perform a collection of highly caffeinated hits, showcasing the energy and talent of Broadway's finest performers.

The milestone 5th edition of one of 54 Below’s most legendary shows is set for this weekend!

Join Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald, and nominees Will Swenson and Norm Lewis for The Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer, a star-studded event raising awareness and support for the cause.

Join Gabrielle Ruiz from CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND at The Randy Andys Spring Swing at The Green Room 42.

Get ready for a fabulous May at Joanne Trattoria with the Germanotta family's event, DRAG ME TO JOANNE'S. Don't miss the special guests lined up for the month's performances.

The 'Songbook Sundays' makes the second day of a weekend a first-rate experience. Rodgers & Hammerstein were on tap on April 21 in a season that included a focus on Frank Loesser, with Johnny Mercer's turn coming up in June.

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the return of acclaimed pianist and singer Steve Ross in his new evening “Finding Words for Spring”. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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 Sheldon Harnick's birthday celebration and Kyle Dunnigan's new hour.

The Skivvies will return to Chelsea Table + Stage next month with a new lineup! The duo, consisting of Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina, will be joined by Lisa Howard, Tony d’Alelio, Amy Hillner Larsen, Nicolas King, Andrew O'Shanick, Jenna Vox, and Racquel Williams.

With special guests, laughter and music, Lea DeLaria is back! This time, she’s doing it at brunch! Catch the first of her new brunch series at 54 Below starting May 12th and June 2nd at 1 pm featuring guests Gabe Ebert (Matilda) and Alexis Michelle (RuPaul's Drag Race). Read a conversation with DeLaria about the new show and what's coming up next.

54 Below will present The Songs of Oliver Houser on May 1, 2024 at 9:30pm, a one-night-only concert by one of musical theatre’s most compelling new voices.