Bistro Bites
Bistro Bites NLE Visits the Union Square Holiday Market, Pt. 1
View this post on Instagram
Michael Barbieri
Cabaret
Marvelous Marilyn Maye Begins Her 54 Below Residency on Sunday, October 26 – Friday, November 28
The Queen of Cabaret, Marilyn Maye, returns to 54 Below with her trio, in a residency from Sunday, October 26 – Friday, November 28 with shows at 7 PM. Maye has been cited as an […]
Bistro Bites
Bistro Bites NLE: A Caviar Sundae!
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Barbieri (@bistrobites_nle)
Bistro Bites
Food Blogger Michael Barbieri Talks About You-Know-What for NiteLife Exchange
Michael Barbieri is a foodie and food/restaurant blogger in NYC and Las Vegas. He’s the creator of MB FoodFan, his newest blog. Barbieri was a former restaurant critic for QVegas, and not only originated the […]
Drag-tastic
Amanda Reckonwith’s Pride Edition at Pangea Was Gayly Hilarious
By Michael Barbieri***Amanda Reckonwith was BORN THIS WAY!! And she is indeed a force to be…well, reckoned with! Anyone who’s read my Drag-tastic column knows that I’m something of a drag connoisseur. And while I […]
Ad Lib on NiteLife
The Marvelous Maisel Mile: A TV Show That Featured Club Rooms and Cabaret Extras, Ends with a Splash
By Michael Barbieri***On Friday, April 14th, a ten block section of New York’s Fifth Avenue was transformed into The Marvelous Mile as a promotional event for the fifth and final season of “The Marvelous Mrs. […]
Ad Lib on NiteLife
Michael Barbieri Takes a Look Back at the MAC Awards
By Michael Barbieri***Say what you will about the MAC Awards—the show usually runs long; performers shouldn’t be made to compete with each other; people unintentionally might get left out… whatever. But I’ve always found the […]
Cabaret Reviews
Danny Bolero’s “They Call Me Cuban Pete” Vividly Brought the Music and Genius of Desi Arnaz to Life
By Michael Barbieri***Singer-actor Danny Bolero is Desi Arnaz! Over the years there have been many celebrity tributes and impersonations in cabaret—Liberace, Peggy Lee, Marlene Dietrich, Rita Hayworth and others come to mind. Danny Bolero’s fantastic […]
Cabaret Reviews
Tanya Moberly’s Beatles and Led Zeppelin Tribute Was an Eye-Opener!
By Michael Barbieri***As a critic, I’m afforded the opportunity to see some wonderful performers. There are times, however, when I see someone in a brilliant new light, and their performance is eye-opening in a way […]
Drag-tastic
Pickled Pink: The Drag Brunch at Iridium Was Fun, Festive and Fabulous!
By Michael Barbieri***What do you get when you mix entrancing drag queens, a world renowned jazz club and a delicious brunch, then pour them into a shaker and stir? You get a delectable cocktail called […]