The Mabel Mercer Foundation, Est. 1985
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Cabaret Spotlight
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Craig Rubano
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
August 23 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Broadway’s (Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and multiple award-winning cabaret artist Craig Rubano presents "Take the Moment", a collection of songs that shine a spotlight on the choices we make during the moments that matter. Craig tells the story of those thresholds of change in his life that have made all the difference, drawing from his experiences as Broadway actor, scholar, pastoral theologian, cabaret artist, minister, and goat owner(!). Directed by celebrated cabaret star Jeff Harnar, and together with Music Director Beth Ertz, Craig taps into music and lyrics by Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, Stephen Sondheim, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Jerry Herman, and more.
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KT Sulivan
AND FRIENDS
August 25 @ 7:00-9:30PM
Bill’s Supper Club
Join KT Sullivan for KT and Friends – One Night Only! on Monday, August 25 at the newly revived Bill’s Supper Club. For over two decades, KT headlined the Oak Room of the Algonquin and continues to dazzle audiences at NYC venues like Birdland, Don’t Tell Mama, Pangea, and London’s Crazy Coqs. Her celebrated shows Rhyme, Women, and Song and a Sondheim tribute with Jeff Harnar have both been filmed for PBS. Now, she brings her signature style—and a few surprise guests—to Bill’s, a 19th-century townhouse turned speakeasy in 1924, now reborn as New York’s premier supper club.
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Anais Reno
ANAIS RENO QUARTET
August 26 @ 9:00PM
Dizzy’s Club
Join rising talent Anaïs Reno for an unforgettable evening at Dizzy’s Club, where her rich, soulful vocals and timeless interpretations breathe fresh life into the Great American Songbook. With breathtaking views of Central Park as your backdrop, experience Anaïs’ remarkable artistry in one of New York’s most intimate and iconic jazz venues. Paired with world-class cuisine and the club’s signature warmth, this performance promises a night of elegance, emotion, and musical brilliance in the heart of the city.
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Moipei
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
August 30 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Mary, Maggy and Marta Moipei are identical triplets from Nairobi, Kenya. They present a program that is as unique as their talents. They interpret some well-known selections from the American Songbook and dazzle with their illuminating take on Broadway, new and old. Throw in a dash of Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to swing, a flash of pop to provoke, then cash it all in with some gospel for salvation. Add a traditional Swahili folk song to bring it all back home. The exceptional talents of these three sisters blend these music genres to create an amazing, fulfilling and entertaining evening. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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Bryce Edwards
& MIKE DAVIS IN “HOT COMBINATION”
September 1 @ 7:00PM
Birdland Jazz Club
Vaudevillian troubadour Bryce Edwards (of Birdland’s critically acclaimed Frivolity Hour) teams up with New York’s premier “antimodernist” cornetist Mike Davis (of The New Wonders) for a one-night-only celebration of a forgotten jazz classic. On Monday, September 1 at 7pm at Birdland, they pay tribute to the centennial of the iconic duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards — pioneers whose innovative sounds helped shape jazz’s golden age.
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Catherine Russell
LIVE AT BIRDLAND
September 2-6 (Two Shows Nightly!)
Birdland Jazz Club
Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker, born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was a legendary pianist / composer / bandleader, and Louis Armstrong's long-time musical director. Her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist / guitarist / bassist who performed with International Sweethearts of Rhythm, Mary Lou Williams, and Sy Oliver.
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Liz Callaway
THE WIZARD AND I: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
September 3 & 4 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Encore by popular demand! Long an interpreter of the songs of Stephen Schwartz, Emmy winner and Tony® and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway turns her attention to the songwriter with her new show, The Wizard and I: Liz Callaway Sings Stephen Schwartz. Featuring songs from an extraordinary career that has spanned nearly 60-years (and in every form of media), as well as a brand new song, Liz honors Stephen in her signature way, pairing his iconic songs with tales of their lifelong professional relationship and friendship.
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Lisa Viggiano
AND WELLS HANLEY: THESE THINGS FIRST
September 6 @ 7:00PM
Don’t Tell Mama
Award-winning vocalist Lisa Viggiano and acclaimed pianist Wells Hanley come together for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling in These Things First. With heart, humor, and a seamless musical connection, the duo explores life’s turning points through an intimate set that blends soul, style, and sincerity. The show runs approximately 65 minutes, with seating beginning at 6:15pm. Cover charge is $20 per person ($15 for MAC members), plus a $20 minimum per person that must include two drinks. Cash only. A food menu will be available.
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Marianne Meringolo
A CENTURY OF SONG – CELEBRATING ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN
September 11 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
This heartfelt tribute celebrates the life, love, and lyrical legacy of one of the most iconic songwriting duos in American music history. From Academy Award winning classics to rarely heard gems, the evening offers a rare and intimate window into the emotional and poetic worlds crafted by the Bergmans. Their timeless songs, many written in collaboration with legendary composers, have helped define generations of film, television, and theater music.
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Ute Lemper
SINGS KURT WEILL
September 11 @ 7:00PM
Joe’s Pub
Ute Lemper celebrates the composer’s 125th birthday. For 40 years now she sings the music of Kurt Weill and she takes us back to her beginnings in the divided, Cold War Berlin 1985 when she flew with her wings of desire over the heavens of Berlin wondering about the crude reality. Now in the year 2025 welcome again to Weimar! Welcome to chaos, democracies in peril, hot wars and cold wars and the challenging journey of an extraordinary composer from Berlin to Hollywood.
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Billy Stritch & Nicolas King
MEL TORMÉ AT 100: A CELEBRATION
September 12 & 14 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Billy Stritch and Nicolas King join forces to celebrate the iconic Mel Tormé on his 100th birthday. Both have honored “the Velvet Fog” throughout their careers, and now, for the first time, these two renowned figures in the jazz and cabaret world come together to pay tribute to one of their musical inspirations. Catch this special centennial celebration at 54 Below for two nights only!
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Corinna Sowers Adler
ALL THAT MATTERS
September 14 @ 4:00PM
Don’t Tell Mama
Join celebrated vocalist Corinna Sowers Adler for her latest show, All That Matters — a heartfelt and uplifting musical journey that celebrates what truly counts in life. With Shane Turner at the piano, Corinna brings her signature warmth, clarity, and emotional depth to a thoughtfully curated set of songs that speak to love, gratitude, and purpose. The performance runs approximately 65 minutes, with seating beginning at 3:15pm.
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Karen Mason
COME WITH ME TO PARIS!
September 15 @ 7:00PM
Birdland Jazz Club
Pour the champagne and escape to the City of Light and amour as award-winning chanteuse Karen Akers (Nine, Grand Hotel) sweeps you away with the music of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harold Arlen, and a mélange of other favorites. This one-night-only event will take place at Birdland in NYC on Monday, September 15 at 7pm. Karen Akers is one of America's most arresting and successful concert and cabaret stars!
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Avery Sommers
SHOWSTOPPERS
September 16 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Broadway’s Avery Sommers returns to New York with her new show Showstoppers. Avery is familiar to Broadway audiences from her performances in Ain’t Misbehavin’ and Platinum and from her national tour performances in Chicago and Best Little Whorehouse. Showstoppers is a collection of songs from roles she has performed (“This Joint is Jumpin’,” “Can’t Help Loving That Man of Mine,” “I Know Where I’ve Been”) and roles she wishes to play (“Before The Parade Passes By,” “If You Believe”) interspersed with her own showbiz story and television clips.
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Deborah Stone
STRING THEORY
September 17 @ 7:00PM
Don’t Tell Mama
Join acclaimed singer-guitarist Deborah Stone for String Theory — a genre-blending, emotionally rich musical journey that explores connection, resonance, and the threads that tie us together. With musical direction by Lina Koutrakos, and featuring Daryl Kojak on piano, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Sean Harkness on guitar, this evocative program showcases Deborah’s signature warmth, wit, and vocal artistry. String Theory is an intimate, soul-stirring evening of song, story, and strings not to be missed.
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Clint Holmes
JAMES, JONI, AND ME
September 17 & 20 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
One of the greatest voices of our generation re-imagines the greatest hits of two of music’s most influential singer-songwriters, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. This intimate performance celebrates the enduring legacy and friendship of these iconic artists through their timeless songs. Holmes brings his interpretative mastery to classics like “Fire and Rain,” “Shower the People,” “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides Now,” while sharing the story of Taylor and Mitchell’s 50-year friendship and artistic journey from struggling young musicians to legendary icons.
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Stephanie Pope
LIVIN’ IT UP!
September 18 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Broadway veteran Stephanie Pope returns to the cabaret stage after 10 years with her solo 54 Below debut, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!. Featuring songs from Hadestown, Sunset Boulevard, Jelly’s Last Jam, Fosse, and more, plus music by Billy Porter, India Arie, and selections from her acclaimed CD, Stephanie shares her journey with heartfelt stories and backstage tales of working with legends like Chita Rivera and Bob Fosse. Directed by Broadway icon Ben Vereen and music directed by Ian Herman, this unforgettable evening features David Silliman and Nygel D. Robinson—and is 10 years in the making!
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Moipei
MOIPEI LOVES NYC
September 23 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Identical triplets Mary, Maggy, and Marta Moipei—exceptional vocalists from Kenya—bring their signature harmonies and infectious energy to a uniquely personal concert that reflects their journey from Nairobi choirs to international stages. The show blends selections from the American Songbook, Broadway favorites, jazz standards, spirituals, pop hits, and a heartfelt tribute to their Kenyan roots. With warmth, talent, and joyful spirit, the Moipei sisters promise an evening that will uplift, entertain, and leave you smiling.
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Ann Hampton Callaway
THE BEST OF ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY
September 24-27 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Don’t miss The Best of Ann Hampton Callaway, the new show by the Tony®-nominated singer-songwriter. With her trio led by Grammy winner Billy Stritch, Callaway dazzles us with highlights from her hit shows The Streisand Songbook, Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the ‘70s, The Linda Ronstadt Songbook, To Ella with Love, From Sassy to Divine: The Sarah Vaughan Project, and Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals. Come see why Christopher Loudon of Jazz Times calls her the “…superbly intelligent, singularly creative pop-jazz stylist who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Streisand, Ronstadt, Shirley Horn, and Dianne Reeves…”
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Mabel Mercer’s distinctive style was defined by her exquisite phrasing, impeccable diction, and deep emotional nuance. Rather than belting or embellishing with vocal acrobatics, she delivered songs with an intimate, conversational quality, making each lyric feel deeply personal. Her mastery of subtle inflections and pauses gave new depth to lyrics, transforming songs into storytelling experiences. Mercer’s influence extended beyond traditional cabaret, shaping the interpretative styles of legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday, and Tony Bennett. Her refined, understated approach made her a revered artist among those who valued the power of lyrical interpretation.
“Mabel Mercer taught me everything I know.”
— Frank Sinatra

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