Sue's Muse
Sue’s Muse: An Interview with Billy Stritch
If you do not know Billy Stritch…where on earth have you been? This remarkable man and talent has become what I consider a New York City icon. As always, I wanted you to meet the […]
Jim Caruso
Cabaret
Join a Conversation with Marilyn Maye, on Monday, January 5 at Birdland
On Monday, January 5 at 7 PM, join host Jim Caruso and legendary songstress Marilyn Maye at Birdland for an intimate evening of stories, laughter and a little music: a few musical surprises along the […]
Cabaret Reviews
The NYC Cabaret Convention Night Two Revels in the Music of Jule Styne
By Michael Portantiere***“Less is more” is an axiom that will never be adopted by the Mabel Mercer Foundation for its New York Cabaret Conventions. The most recent edition of the annual event, held in Jazz […]
Magda's Video Moment
A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS 2024
For 15 years, Billy Stritch, Klea Blackhurst and Jim Caruso have brought lots of good cheer to Birdland in their show, A Swinging Birdland Christmas. They were accompanied by bassist Steve Doyle and drummer Daniel […]
Cabaret
The 15th Annual “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” Plays from Sunday, December 22 through Wednesday, December 25
The 15th annual A Swinging Birdland Christmas, starring vocalists Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch, plays for five shows from Sunday, December 22 to Wednesday, December 25. Performances are Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM, and Monday at […]
Photos by Natasha
Night Two of the 35th New York Cabaret Convention: “I’m In Love Again, with Bobby Short – A Centennial Celebration”
My latest photo journal captures special moments, both front stage and back stage, from night two of the 35th New York Cabaret Convention, I’m In Love Again, with Bobby Short – A Centennial Celebration, held […]
Jazz
The Billy Stritch Trio Appears at Birdland Theater from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12
The Billy Stritch Trio appears at Birdland Theater from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12, with shows at 7 PM and 9:30 PM. Singer-pianist Stritch began his career in Houston, Texas, where he formed […]
Cabaret Reviews
A Swinging Birdland Christmas Was Full of Festive Fun and Jingling Bells
By Marilyn Lester***How long does it take for something to become “an institution” beyond being a tradition?” If 14 years suffices, then A Swinging Birdland Christmas at Birdland is most certainly an established Holiday institution, […]
Cabaret
The Winners Are In! Here Is the Result of the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards, honoring the best in Cabaret performances in NYC presented between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. Winners were chosen by public nomination and […]
Cabaret Reviews
The Daniel Glass Trio Offered a Wondrously, Groovin’ Eclectic Set at Birdland Theater
By Marilyn Lester***It’s always a pleasure when a talented sideman (or woman) steps out front as a leader. Such is the case with Dan Glass, who, among many stellar credits, has been the long-time drummer […]