CELEBRATE LIZA MINNELLI’S 80TH BIRTHDAY

March 12 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Sikes and friends will perform many of the show-stopping standards for which Liza is known, from Broadway to Cabaret & beyond. Sikes’s tributes to female divas such as Liza, Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and Barbra Streisand, have earned two Broadway World Awards, two MAC Award nominations, and The New York Times calls him, “A hit with audiences and critics alike.” On this celebratory birthday evening, Sikes will partner with an array of talent to perform instantly recognizable duets, and certain guests will belt out their own versions of Minnelli’s best-loved standards. He will be accompanied by a full, seven-piece band.

IF I CAN DREAM: ALBUM CELEBRATION

March 14 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Join “THE crooner of a new generation”, Mark William, as he celebrates his 2025 BroadwayWorld Award-winning second album, If I Can Dream, recorded live at The Green Room 42 and released last Fall. A cinematic, fantastical journey awaits you, with a repertoire ranging from Jule Styne and Anthony Newley, to Elvis Presley and Mark William himself. Mark’s nightclub acts have packed houses around New York City, on the Feinstein’s club circuit, at regional theatres, and on luxury cruises.

THE WIZARD AND I: LIZ CALLAWAY SINGS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT

March 18, 20 & 21 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Long an interpreter of the songs of Stephen Schwartz, Emmy winner and Tony® and Grammy nominee Liz Callaway turns her full attention to the songwriter celebrating the release of her brand-new album, 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.

THE CABARET FILES

March 20 @ 7:00PM

Chelsea Table & Stage

Lorna Dallas, the internationally acclaimed chanteuse and actress, re-entered to the world of cabaret in 2016, after a lamentable twenty year absence. Lorna revisits musical moments she essayed during those ten years following her return, some of which haven’t been performed in a club since 2016, while also introducing a handful of selections that were arranged for her over the years by her ace production team, musical director Christopher Denny and director Barry Kleinbort, but, for one reason or another, never made the final cut. “The Cabaret Files” is guaranteed to be a pleasurable reunion, including imaginatively arranged gems by Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Jerry Herman, James Taylor, and Ivor Novello.

TO STEVE WITH LOVE: CELEBRATING SONDHEIM ON HIS BIRTHDAY

March 22 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

In 1970, Liz Callaway saw a musical that would change her life forever – Company, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, at the Alvin Theatre. A decade later, she would make her Broadway debut in Merrily We Roll Along, written by the same composer, directed by the same director (Harold Prince), and opening at the same theater. Flash-forward to March 2022, when Liz debuted her show To Steve With Love, where she pays homage to the writer who changed the course of her life. In 2023, the album of To Steve With Love would be honored with a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Pop Album. Now, she returns to 54 Below with it, celebrating his 95th birthday.

A CENTURY OF SONG – CELEBRATING ALAN & MARILYN BERGMAN

March 29 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

After a sold-out premiere in September 2025, award-winning vocalist Marieann Meringolo returns to 54 Below with an encore performance of A Century of Song – Celebrating Alan & Marilyn Bergman. 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.

KAREN MASON'S BIRDLAND BIRTHDAY BASH

March 30 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

After sold-out shows in New York, Chicago, Connecticut, and Puerto Vallarta, singer Karen Mason brings a celebration of her actual birth date to Birdland. She’s ready to celebrate all 75 years!  Sassy, brassy, and tinged with confessional monologues, and songs from some of her favorite writers, Karen will share her love of music, and her love of storytelling.  The show will feature songs from every decade of Karen’s life, plus some fan favorites like “All That Jazz,” “A Whole New World, Help/Being Alive,” “For Good,” and more.  This one-night-only event will be directed by Barry Kleinbort, with Music Direction by Christopher Denny, and Tom Hubbard on bass. 

IT’S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING!

April 1 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

In A Graae Night for Singing, the delightfully witty Jason Graae explores his own “Graae-ness,” sharing hilarious and heartfelt stories about his eccentric family and colorful encounters with personalities like Dorothy Loudon, Victor Borge, and even Edvard Grieg. Along the way, he performs a lively mix of songs—including selections from his Broadway career in A Grand Night for Singing, Falsettos, and Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?—with musical direction by Gerald Sternbach.

COME WITH ME TO PARIS!

April 6 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Akers—an unabashed Francophile—invites audiences to share her lifelong love of France, and Paris in particular, through an elegant and evocative evening of song. The program features works by Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and Jacques Brel, as well as a newly translated Edith Piaf classic by Sheldon Harnick. The evening culminates in a deeply personal remembrance of time spent in Piaf’s former apartment, closing with the iconic “Non, je ne regrette rien.”

ANNUAL BIRTHDAY BASH

April 6-19 (Ten Shows!)

54 Below

Celebrate Marilyn Maye’s annual birthday bash as the legendary “Queen of Cabaret” marks her 98th birthday with a festive run of performances. A timeless icon who has delighted audiences for more than eight decades, Maye returns to the stage with her signature warmth, wit, and electrifying musicality. Hailed by The New York Times as a performer who can “melt the heart of the most hardened cynics,” she brings fresh life to beloved classics of the Great American Songbook. With her incomparable blend of great music, great theater, and great comedy, Marilyn Maye proves once again why she remains one of cabaret’s most beloved and enduring stars.

APRIL IN NEW YORK

April 8 @ 9:30PM

The Green Room 42

NYC-based Australian jazz pianist Matt Baker and Renowned Czech-German jazz vocalist Martina Barta meet in an intimate duo setting to reimagine jazz standards and uncover overlooked gems with elegance, fire, and fearless spontaneity. No safety net. Just deep listening, trust, and a musical conversation in real time. Both artists chose New York as their home, drawn by the same inner pull that has shaped generations of jazz musicians. April in New York is not just a concert, it’s a snapshot of that journey: stories of arrival, ambition, risk, and the quiet moments that happen between the notes.

A MUSICAL MEMOIR

April 10 @ 7:00PM

Laurie Beechman Theatre

Join Tony Award winner Donna McKechnie in an intimate journey through her remarkable career in the theatre, a heartfelt and personal reflection of a life dedicated to the arts. Through captivating stories, she shares and celebrates working alongside legendary artists such as Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Michael Bennett, Marvin Hamlisch, and Stephen Sondheim. This musical memoir features performances of iconic songs from many of the beloved shows she has graced, including A Chorus Line, Company, A Little Night Music, On The Town, Sweet Charity and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. This new show celebrates her lifelong passion for the transformative power of musical theatre.

EPIPHANY

April 12 @ 4:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

MAC, Bistro, and United Solo Award–winning singer-songwriter Meg Flather brings her acclaimed show Epiphany to the stage in an intimate evening of story and song. With wit, honesty, and a gift for lyrical storytelling, Flather shares songs and reflections that illuminate life’s unexpected moments of clarity, connection, and transformation. Musical direction is by Tracy Stark, with direction by Lennie Watts.

SONGBOOK SUNDAYS: COLE PORTER

April 12 (Two Shows!)

Dizzy’s Club

Deborah Grace Winer’s bi-monthly series continues with a celebration of Cole Porter, a songwriter whose wit, elegance, and melodic brilliance helped shape the American songbook. From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway and Hollywood, Porter’s songs became jazz standards embraced by generations of artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and Tony Bennett, and they remain endlessly alive in performance. Pianist Ted Firth leads a stellar ensemble featuring vocalist Karrin Allyson, bringing these timeless songs to the Dizzy’s stage with warmth, swing, and style.

BILLY STRITCH TRIO

April 17-19 (Six Shows!)

Birdland Theater

Award-winning singer-pianist Billy Stritch returns with his dynamic trio for an evening of sophisticated swing and timeless songs. Celebrated worldwide for his masterful interpretations of the Great American Songbook, Stritch brings his signature blend of elegance, wit, and musical virtuosity to the stage. A distinguished composer, arranger, vocalist, and jazz pianist, his performances balance sparkling musicianship with irresistible charm. His recent engagement was named Best Jazz Vocal Show of the year by BroadwayWorld, and he has also been honored as Best Musical Director an unprecedented six times. Joining him are longtime collaborators Michael O’Brien on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums, completing a trio known for its effortless swing and musical rapport.

WORDS AND MUSIC: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP & SONG

April 20 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Five decades ago, Amanda McBroom and Michele Brourman wrote their first song together, launching one of cabaret’s most enduring and fruitful creative partnerships. Their work has spanned theatre, film, animation, and concert stages worldwide, performed by some of the most celebrated artists of our time. Now, they reunite for an intimate evening sharing the story of their remarkable collaboration—told, as only they can, through words and music.

DIFFERENT DRUM…THE SONGS OF LINDA RONDSTADT

April 27 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Natalie is thrilled to celebrate the silver-voiced troubadour with her dear friend and Music Director, Billy Stritch and band as they explore the hits and lesser-known gems of this singular artist. Natalie, Billy and these world class musicians (Alec Berlin-guitar, Jakubu Grifin-drums and Lavondo Thomas-bass) will share songs and stories from the beloved trailblazer’s iconic career including classics such as “Desperado,” “Try Me Again,” “Long, Long Time, and of course, “Different Drum.”

BEHIND THE MIKE: CELEBRATING THE MUSIC, MEMORY, & ARRANGEMENTS OF MIKE RENZI

April 28 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Nicolas King returns to 54 Below in an all new show celebrating his long time friend and musical director, Mike Renzi, on April 28th- Mike’s birthday. The pair met when King was 17 years old at a pizza place in Rhode Island, and the rest is history. Hundreds of concerts across the globe together, 3 albums, and 14 years of martinis and memories, the pair played regularly until Mike passed away suddenly in 2021. King will pay tribute not only to some of Renzi’s most iconic arrangements, led by the inimitable Tedd Firth, but to a wonderful 14 year friendship and magical collaboration.