By Andrew Poretz***Jazz vocalist David Marino’s latest show at Birdland—an eclectic program of jazz—was a great way to end the year. This is the third show of Marino’s that this writer has covered since his […]
By Maryann Lopinto***Christmas brings many seasonal shows to cabaret, with different takes on the holidays, and starring some of our greatest cabaret performers. I attended two very different shows: We Love the Winter Weather—Songs of […]
By Marilyn Lester***In the Festive Season, the New York Pops certainly looms large in contributing to the sparkling and jolly spirit of the holidays. In this year’s edition of seasonal revelry, Merry and Bright, at […]
By Marilyn Lester***At the conclusion of actor-singer Norm Lewis‘ 10th Anniversary run of The Best of Christmas at 54 Below, there was no doubt—if there ever was—that this Broadway mega-star is in himself a gift […]
By Marilyn Lester***It started in 2011 at The Ansonia Hotel; home-schooling mom, pianist Renée Guerrero organized a series of Soirees as musical education and participation for the moms to bond. From there the Soirees grew […]
By Marilyn Lester***When Steve Allen wrote “This Could Be the Start of Something Big,” he was, of course, referring to romance; but the title aptly applies to Samantha Talora, who made her New York cabaret […]
By Marilyn Lester***In another departure from its usual style of presentation, 92NY’s Lyrics and Lyricists series presented Rebel With a Cause: The Artistry and Activism of Nina Simone as a two-hour cabaret, staring Amber Iman. […]
By Bart Greenberg*** Entertainer Rob Driemeyer opened his unique show at The Green Room 42 with a musical invitation: “We’ll Take a Drink Together” (George Forrest, Robert Wright), an absolutely appropriate opener for this mix […]
By Scott Barbarino***Vocalist Marnie Klar is one of those performers who naturally emanates a beautiful warmth and genuine innocence and spirit. Like Karen Carpenter, she draws you in with her smile and eyes. She also […]
By Marilyn Lester***In what might be termed, Classroom Cabaret, vocalist Vanessa Racci—aka the Jazzy Italian—and pianist-singer Robert Lamont, delivered a music and illustrated, fact-based performance of the songs of Harry Warren From Tin Pan Alley […]
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