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NiteLife Person of the Week
BY ROB LESTER**** A famous fellow named Herman has a birthday this week and he turns 102! It’s not Pee Wee Herman. Not Herman Hupfeld (he wrote “As Time Goes By”). It’s not Jerry Herman […]
Articles by Rob Lester
Cabaret
This Weekend’s FREE Events at the Cabaret Festival
BY ROB LESTER**** Cabaret and jazz favorites sing in free concerts and a seminar— Joie Bianco (pictured), Nicolas King Matt Baker, Joan Jaffe, Veronica Swift, Cynthia Crane, Barbara Malley, Ira Lee Collings, Robin Westle, Jon Weber and two […]
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NiteLife Person of the Week, Lennie Watts, launching Singnasium Project with May 16 Event
BY ROB LESTER****Want to get voice and career “in shape”? The new place to “work out” will be at a Singnasium. On Tuesday, May 16, come learn about and help kick off this new not-for-profit/ […]
Picks of the Week
Pick of the Week: Those Girls Triumph with Those Harmonies & Arrangements on Wednesday 5/17 at the Beechman
BY ROB LESTER**** To say that Those Girls have topped their spectacular debut-as-a-group, MAC Award-winning show is saying a lot. They’ve raised the bar sky high now, as the new show — vocally, visually, instrumentally emotionally — is as satisfying […]
Theatre Review
Splendid Musical at TADA!: New York, New Year runs thru May 21
REVIEW BY ROB LESTER***What better message to deliver to kids than that happiness and friendship will come if you’ll “Just be who you really are”? A musical — endearingly entertaining — now playing, with a […]
Picks of the Week
Pick of the Week—2 Concerts: Friday at Metropolitan Room & Saturday at Feinstein’s/54 Below, both with Brian Charles Rooney & a host of talent hosted by Scott Siegel
BY ROB LESTER**** You aren’t seeing double, but a trio of guys—singer-actors Brian Charles Rooney and Paul Pontrelli and their presenter, Scott Siegel — are at variety shows on May 12 (a fundraiser) and 13 (54 […]
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Lyrics & Lyricists’ Latest Concert’s Stars Sang the “UNsung”; Lerner & Loewe Next Up!
By ROB LESTER**** The agenda on May 6, 7 and 8? Saluting some lyricists who rarely get their due. With insightful, delightful lyricist Sheldon Harnick hosting and narrating and singing a few times, Broadway/concert veterans Judy […]
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The NiteLife Person of the Week: The great Songwriter Irving Berlin, born this week in 1888
BY ROB LESTER**** Here’s a True or False Quiz on the iconic songwriter whose work is still heard today, though he was born 12 years before the 19th century ended. Here are 10 interesting facts (or lies) about […]
Picks of the Week
Pick of the Week: Mandy Gonzalez, Eric Michael Gillett & More in Robin’s Sunday Brunch May 7
BY ROB LESTER****That variety series Robin’s Nest has “adopted” a Sunday brunch slot this week. Hear songs and tales from Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez who will be presented by singing host Robin Westle. Both women have been directed by Eric Michael […]
Six Questions
6 Questions for Carpenters Tribute Show Star Sally Olson
“We’ve only just begun” to learn about Karen Carpenter and Carpenters’ music. At The Triad Theatre, Sally Olson’s April 29 show brings more info. We had some questions! 1. Of the many […]