Adela & Larry Elow American Songbook High School Competition
Natalie Douglas, Education Director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation, hosts the 8th annual event where twelve finalists showcase their talents through performances of beloved classic popular standards, judged by esteemed industry professionals. Sponsored by the Adela and Larry Elow Endowment Fund, this initiative encourages teenagers to explore and interpret songs from The Great American Songbook, composed between 1900 and 1970. Each year, the program awards cash prizes, including $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second, and $1,000 for third, honoring the outstanding abilities of three students from New York City’s performing arts high schools. It's a unique opportunity to witness and celebrate the emerging young talents of today. Guests attending the event at the Laurie Beechman Theatre must meet a $25 food and/or beverage minimum, in addition to a $10 cover charge. Doors will open at 1:00 PM for the 2:00 PM presentation.
Reservations can be made by calling the Mabel Mercer Foundation at (212) 980-3026.
Elegance & Legacy: Celebrating 40 Years of the Mabel Mercer Foundation & 125 Years of Mabel Mercer
Join the Mabel Mercer Foundation to celebrate two remarkable milestones: its 40th anniversary and Mabel Mercer’s 125th year. Created in 1985 by Donald F. Smith, the Foundation is dedicated to preserving and promoting the intimate art of cabaret, its timeless songbook, and the legacy of Mabel Mercer. This special evening will feature a stellar lineup of performers, including Carole J. Bufford, Natalie Douglas, Bryan Eng, Jeff Harnar, Karen Mason, Madalynn Mathews, MOIPEI (Mary, Maggy, and Marta), Lee Roy Reams, Steve Ross, Craig Rubano, and KT Sullivan, with Jon Weber on piano and Steve Doyle on bass. Enjoy an unforgettable night of music, story, and celebration!
“The Best Is Yet To Come”- A Celebration of Cy Coleman (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci. Additional cast to be announced.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation proudly presents the annual New York Cabaret Convention, to be held at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, located at The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, NY. This year’s event promises three nights of spectacular performances from October 21st to October 23rd, 2025. Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature our largest three day lineup ever of over 75 performers, including cabaret legends as well as exciting new talents making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
TICKET PRESALE BEGINS MAY 1, 2025
“I’ve Heard That Song Before” - The Music of Jule Styne (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch. Additional cast to be announced.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation proudly presents the annual New York Cabaret Convention, to be held at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, located at The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, NY. This year’s event promises three nights of spectacular performances from October 21st to October 23rd, 2025. Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature our largest three day lineup ever of over 75 performers, including cabaret legends as well as exciting new talents making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
TICKET PRESALE BEGINS MAY 1, 2025
“The Sunny Side of the Street” - A Cavalcade of Variety (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by KT Sullivan. Additional cast to be announced.
The Mabel Mercer Foundation proudly presents the annual New York Cabaret Convention, to be held at the Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, located at The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, NY. This year’s event promises three nights of spectacular performances from October 21st to October 23rd, 2025. Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature our largest three day lineup ever of over 75 performers, including cabaret legends as well as exciting new talents making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
TICKET PRESALE BEGINS MAY 1, 2025
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Your donations go a long way to ensure that the Mabel Mercer Foundation can continue to preserve the memory of the legendary Mabel Mercer and promote public interest in cabaret. The Mabel Mercer Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized under the laws of New York State. A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained, upon written request, from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.