From Swing 46 to Jazzcultural—A New (Much-Needed) Venue
Swing 46, after 30 or so years on West 46th Street, closed its doors on December 30, 2025, but rumors were already in the air that a new club would replace it. Enter Jazzcultural, a […]
Swing 46, after 30 or so years on West 46th Street, closed its doors on December 30, 2025, but rumors were already in the air that a new club would replace it. Enter Jazzcultural, a […]
By Marilyn Lester***Imagine being a critic during the Renaissance, tasked with reviewing the work of Leonardo da Vinci, say. What do you write about the Mona Lisa: great, Leo! Or the Last Supper: great, Leo! […]
My latest photo journal features images from multi-award-winning director-performer Jeff Harnar‘s last performance in a month-long Thursday-night series of Blame It on My Youth shows at Don’t Tell Mama—with the fabulous pianist Alex Rybeck as […]
Hope Through Our Art is a powerful movement that explores how creativity serves as a vital tool for healing, resilience and community connection. Whether through formal nonprofits or individual practice, art is often described as […]
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? Broadway, concert and recording artist Karen Mason brings a celebration of her actual date of birth to Birdland, ready to celebrate all 75 years on Monday, March 30 at […]
MAC Announces Nominees and Honorees for the 40th Annual MAC Awards
Vocalist David Malinsky’s Solo Cabaret Debut Is on Thursday, March 12 at Don’t Tell Mama
Flying High: Still Soaring Album Release Show Plays at Birdland on Friday, March 27-Sunday, March 29
A Vibrant, Powerful Demonstration of Music’s Power to Heal
Fat Tuesday with Alphonso Horne—Mardis Gras Time at Dizzy’s!
Louis Armsttrong Is Celebrated by American Voices on Tuesday, February 24 at the Kaye Playhouse
The Jazz Night Series at Pangea Presents Pianist-Singer Rich Siegal on Wednesday, February 18
Vocalist Lacy Miller Brings “Stupid Cupid” to The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday, February 13
Cabaret Star Melissa Errico Offered Up a Love-Filled Valentine at Birdland
Latrice Royale: She Is What She Is
Louis Armsttrong Is Celebrated by American Voices on Tuesday, February 24 at the Kaye Playhouse
The New York Pops Holiday Concert at Carnegie Hall: A Welcome Gift of Good Cheer
The First of The Saloon Sessions 2026 Will Be Held on Monday, January 5 at Hurley’s Saloon
The New York Pops + Mandy Gonzalez + Lin-Manuel Miranda = a Winning Trifecta
“A New York Evening Celebrating Gypsy” Plays on Thursday, December 4 at WNYC’s The Greene Space
Rediscovering Brian Justin Crum
Rhode Island + North Carolina = Puerto Vallarta!
Presenting: Ava Nicole Frances
The Dynamic Duo of Jeff Harnar and Alex Rybeck Answer Six Questions
Bobby Underwood: Actor, SInger, Comedian and Tom Lehrer Interpreter Answers Six Questions
Tim Murray Is WITCHES! Stand-up and Comedy Songs at Joe’s Pub on Monday, September 29
Drag Kings In New York Plays on Saturday, October 11 at The Stonewall Inn
Tickets for the 2025 “Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show Tour” Are on Sale Now
Janae SaisQuoi Does Crowd Work Plays at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Wednesday, July 23
Drag Icon Jackie Beat Celebrates Her Birthday on Tour from Saturday, July 12 – Sunday, July 20
The Town Hall Presents Nymphia Wind’s BANANAS? on Thursday, June 26
Richard Skipper Celebrates Usefulness In Our Art
Richard Skipper Celebrates Pride In Our Art!
Sue’s Muse: An Interview with Songwriter Bob Levy
Sue’s Muse: An Interview with Rebecca Watts
The Opening Night of Boy Bands with John Burns at Don’t Tell Mama: Outrageously Entertaining!
Liora Michelle Showcased “Songbirds of the Silver Screen” at Don’t Tell Mama
The One-and-Only Sidney Myer at Pangea
Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye Revisits Her Johnny Carson Days at 54 Below
Ava Nicole Frances: The Dream That I See
Brian Justin Crum’s “Into You” at Coco Cabaret
The Next MAC Community Chorus Meetup Is on Thursday, January 15
MAC Annouces the 2025 Winners of the Dottie Burman and John Wallowitch Songwriting Awards
NiteLife Exchanges with Marieann Meringolo
NiteLife Exchanges with Joshua “Chachi” Cruz
Remembering Bruce Hopkins and La Gran Scena Opera Company
Who Was Who! Remembering Laurie Beechman
Who Was WHERE! The Village Gate—And a Reunion Concert on Saturday, December 14
Who Was WHERE! Jan Wallman’s—The Godmother of Cabaret’s Labor of Love
“It was truly wonderful seeing so many MAC faces at Joe’s Pub on Sunday night, for “Comme Une Folle: torch songs for tough times because gay!” Thank you very much for being there!!”
-Kim David Smith
Kim David Smith’s and Tracy Stark’s version of Kurt Weill’s venomous “Pirate Jenny”(performed with their fabulous band: Skip Ward, Matt Podd, and David Silliman), for the curious who couldn’t be there on the night.
The next big show is “A Wery Weimar Christmas” at Club Cumming, Sunday, December 14
Michael Portantiere Interviews Tony Danza: SINATRA & STORIES
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