I predict that for the next few days, everyone will be talking about Hugh Panaro and his mesmerizing solo concert debut here in New York City,...
Manhattanites who yearn for the music and ambience of a cafe society piano lounge now have a location and entertainer to hang with. If an Omar...
The celebrities and Clint Holmes fans filled every seat in 54 Below last night for the final performance of “Between The Moon and New York City”. ...
Clint Holmes has had a long and storied career. He continues to be one of the most electrifying performers on the planet. As I’ve crowed many...
When Tony Danza hits the stage it becomes a master class in performance. The backdrop and decor of 54 Below can be a very diverting busy...
The Failure Cabaret was quite a success at 54 Below last night as the supper club was packed with fans from the Berkshires and around the...
If you start with a talented singer, back him up with a skilled pianist/arranger and secure a Director who can weave it all together, you have...
The piano at Cafe Carlyle didn’t have Peter’s name affixed to it like the Steinway did at Birdland when Peter appeared there last year. However, Peter...
It was that kind of cabaret show! When Erich Bergen sang the last note of his encore (Moon River) you looked at your partner and said...
The Sound of Music wasn’t just above ground on Broadway at the Winter Garden last night. It was also below ground at the Iridium night...
In their new book Fifty Key Stage Musicals, Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew round-up fifty of the musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the...
There was plenty of excitement in New York City last night. You were thrilled if you were watching the U.S. Tennis Open or, if you were...
There used to be an old adage in the publicity business, “any publicity is good publicity”. However, I’m sure legendary public-relations professional Gary Schweikhart would have...
There are two Cabaret shows coming up that deserve your consideration. Having previously attended both I can safely predict a special evening of music and entertainment. ...
Most cabaret performances (unlike Broadway shows) are usually one or two night engagements, consequently I get many emails expressing this sentiment….”just read your review about __________...
Our friend Jill Switzer, singer/songwriter, voice/life coach, morning radio producer and personality of the popular Legends Radio show of eight years The Morning Lounge with Jill...
Jason Robert Brown brought his music, lyrics, vocals, fearless pianistic virtuosity, along with Shoshana Bean and a string section to 54 Below last night. Suffice to...
Last night Primary Stages, in association with Ted Snowdon presented On That Day in Amsterdam at 59E59 Theaters. Previews began on July 23 with a limited...
Isaac Mizrahi opened his 4 night run at 54 Below last night. It seems the Fashion District and the Theater District have much in common as...
Bond 45 as the name implies used to be on 45th street, it’s now on 46th street, but the music heard last night at this theater...
RAGTIME, the Tony Award-winning musical opened at Bay Street Theater this weekend and we were guests of Bay Street Theater Board Member and theater impresario Riki...
It’s really obvious to say this, but I must, as tonight it would appear that Melissa Errico has found her Henry Higgins in Billy Stritch! Fact....
Being at a John Pizzarelli performance at Birdland is like having your best friend, who also happens to be a world class jazz guitarist/singer plus one...
It’s always a winning combination….A swinging singer/pianist backed by great rhythm and guitar. Tony DeSare, a good looking guy possessing a delightfully subtle personality was at...
Last night was a hot Summer Sunday evening made even more steamier (romantically) by hearing love songs sung by T. Oliver Reid in his show That...
