By Marilyn Lester**** A new foundation, a rebranded foundation and two established foundations are stepping up to keep American music safe. And be assured, American music in all of its forms, does need to be […]
By Marilyn Lester**** It began cautiously—as an experiment. The idea was to bring a certain standard of hotel nightlife, mostly long gone in New York City, back to life. And so it was that A-list […]
By Marilyn Lester**** Lee Horwin has been fascinated by actress, singer and philanthropist, Libby Holman, for decades. So has actor/director/writer Walter Willison. The two have combined their shared passion for this lady of mystery and […]
By Marilyn Lester**** On the fifth anniversary of the Tomatoes Got Talent singing contest, a few thoughts come to mind—about singing, sisterhood, talent and cabaret—and all good, very good. The Tomatoes Got Talent contest is […]
By Marilyn Lester**** Nightlife, the naughty stepchild of live entertainment, may finally be finding redemption and validation with the long-awaited repeal of the so-called “Cabaret Law” and the creation of the City Office of Nightlife. […]
Hit-maker Desmond Child has probably never thought of himself as a savior, but he and top-flight musicians like him bear that potential when it comes to the legacy of the American Songbook and popular music. […]
By MARILYN LESTER**** Call it a concert production, a song cycle, a jazz-rock opera, a concept piece or what you will, but one thing is for certain: Cross That River: A Tale of the Black West, […]
By MARILYN LESTER**** When the music comes up at the Iridium this Wednesday night, December 6, 2017, the occasion will essentially mark the launch of The Barry Levitt Foundation – just the way the Maestro […]
By MARILYN LESTER**** Rose Marie has New York City in her blood. She had her roots here in the East until love claimed her and fate saw to it she’d spend the rest of her […]
By MARILYN LESTER**** Closing out a tremendous four days of cabaret, Klea Blackurst shepherded a night devoted to the music of Hoagy Carmichael and Richard Whiting to a gala close. As a finale, it couldn’t […]
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