STRING THEORY

February 20 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Deborah Stone-vocals and guitar, Sean Harkness-guitar, Tom Hubbard-bass, and Daryl Kojak-piano. Four extraordinary musicians take "cabaret" up and out a notch or two by doing songs spanning the spectrum from Janet Jackson, Michael McDonald and Bonnie Raitt, to Harold Arlen, Peggy Lee and others. Directed by Lina Koutrakos

FRIVOLITY HOUR

February 24 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Back by popular demand! Come see why BroadwayWorld just named The Bryce Edwards Frivolity Hour as one of the best solo cabaret shows of 2024, alongside entertainment royalty such as Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and Marilyn Maye (to name a few). Crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards will share his original brand of hot traditional jazz and early 20th century popular music, playing all the lush serenades and hot novelties you never knew you always wanted to hear.

AT CAFÉ CARLYLE

February 28 & March 1 @ 8:45PM

Café Carlyle

Café Carlyle welcomes back singer-songwriter and internationally acclaimed classical-crossover recording artist Anthony Nunziata for performances on February 28 and March 1, 2025. Dubbed "America's new romantic singing sensation" by Broadway World, Nunziata promises to deliver an unforgettable evening of Italian arias, classic pop standards and his timeless original songs in one of New York's most iconic venues.

SINGS IRVING BERLIN "LOST IN HIS ARMS"

March 1 @ 8:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Multiple mac award-nominated cabaret and recording artist, Renee Katz, is reunited with the critically-acclaimed arranger and musical director, Christopher Marlowe to celebrate the words and music of Irving Berlin with the debut of their new show, "Lost In His Arms". by combining Berlin's timeless standards with a special focus on his earlier work and some of his rarer gems, together with Renee's singular sound and deeply personal perspective.

LIVE AT BIRDLAND

March 1, 8, 15, 22 @ 5:30PM

Birdland Jazz Club

"Ms. Stravelli’s emotional intelligence coincides with a phenomenal voice that she wielded with an easygoing confidence and impeccable taste."  - The New York Times. Gabrielle Stravelli combines a tremendous swing feel with a gift for lyric interpretation, leading to a richly varied career defined by highly individual choices and a genuine connection with audiences. In the last year Gabrielle made her Carnegie Hall debut with the New York Pops Orchestra and released her fifth album, "Beautiful Moons Ago." 

"PAINTING THE TOWN"

March 2 @ 5:30PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Eric & Barbara bring their singular, soulful showmanship back home to Birdland for a one-show special event celebrating the release of their first joint CD PAINTING THE TOWN. Hailed as “smart, funny, and utterly delightful” and "a hotbed of pleasure" by The New York Times, the acclaimed married musical couple have painted a portrait of their love for one another, the music, and their “brilliant, resilient helluva town!”

THE KLEINBORT COLLECTION: THE SONGS OF BARRY KLEINBORT

March 3 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

 Jamie deRoy & friends presents The Kleinbort Collection, the 2025 edition.  Joining Mr. Kleinbort on this journey through the files of Kleinbort-mania, culled from the past four decades, is a glorious group of performers from Broadway and cabaret including (in alphabetical order:) Loni Ackerman, Lewis Cleale, Lorna Dallas, Gregg Edelman, Penny Fuller, Eric Michael Gillett, Judy Kaye, Nicolas King, Karen Mason, Gretchen Reinhagen, Caroline Roelands, and Haley Swindal.

KAREN CARPENTER COVERS

March 5 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Vocalist Marnie Klar is one of those performers who naturally emanates a beautiful warmth and genuine innocence and spirit. Like Karen Carpenter, she draws you in with her smile and eyes. The show features songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Richard Carpenter, Carole King, John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Henry Mancini, Leon Russell, Paul Simon & Paul Williams

STANDARDS

March 12 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

MAC and Bistro Award winner Tanya Moberly returns to Don’t Tell Mama with a show of standards featuring songs by Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Ira Gershwin, Peggy Lee, Johnny Mercer,  Cole Porter, Jule Styne and more! With Ian Herman on Piano and Ritt Henn on Bass.

LUCKY ME

March 15 @ 7:00PM

Pangea

Connell offers an evening full of song, story, poetry, wit and genuine Irish sentiment. Joining him onstage will be long-time collaborator, Musical Director James Followell and musical guest Seoyeon Im on violin / fiddle.  Originally directed by Steven Petrillo.  Creative consultant, Mark Chmiel. The evening includes songs from contemporary Irish singer/songwriters (Gilbert O’Sullivan,Damien Rice, Van Morrison), Broadway (George M!, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Finian’s Rainbow), and of course some good ol’ reliable pub songs. 

IN REVERSE

March 18 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

The MAC, Hanson & 2-Time Bistro Award Winner’s show features songs by Lynne Ahrens, Tori Amos, Leslie Bricusse, Kate Bush, Hoagy Carmichael, Stephen Flaherty, Jerry Herman, Adam Levine, Barry Manilow,Johnny Mercer, Anthony Newley, Sigmund Romberg, Paul Simon & Taylor Swift. With Ian Herman on Piano, Ritt Henn on Bass, David Silliman on Percussion.

MOSTLY MARLENE – A DIETRICH-DRENCHED ALBUM DEBUT

March 21 @ 9:30PM

Joe’s Pub

Described by Broadway World as the "David Bowie of cabaret," "slyly subversive" by The Wall Street Journal, and labeled the "male Marlene Dietrich" by The New York Times, Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith fêtes the release of his new live album, “Mostly Marlene,” an intimately fabulous celebration of Dietrich’s musical and cultural legacy, with a live setlist conjuring the glitter, doom, and decadence of 1920’s Berlin and beyond.

MY LEADING LADIES

March 21 & 22 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Charles Busch returns with a new show of stories and songs devoted to the women who have inspired him from show business legends to the remarkable aunt who raised him.  A two-time MAC Award winner and Bistro Award honoree, Charles has created a unique place in the cabaret world as a sensitive musical interpreter and as a hilarious and touching teller of tales.  Accompanied at the piano by Jono Mainelli, the eclectic songbook will include the best of Harold Arlen, Kurt Weill, and Stephen Sondheim.

GIRLSINGER, A CELEBRATION OF ROSEMARY CLOONEY

March 25 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Back by popular demand! With a world-class band featuring members of Clooney’s own musical ensemble, and Montgomery’s critically acclaimed powerhouse vocals belting out hits like “Hey There,” “Come On-A My House,” and “Tenderly,” audiences sing along, laugh, weep, and dance in their seats. Montgomery’s talent for storytelling elevates the music into a spellbinding, one-woman tour-de-force.

ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT- DIVINE SASS: A TRIBUTE TO SARAH VAUGHAN

March 26-29 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Take a journey through the music, life, and times of “the Divine One,” Sarah Vaughan, from her remarkable win at the world-famous Apollo Theatre amateur night contest, through her collaborations and tours with some of the most renowned musicians who’ve ever graced a stage, to her legendary appearances at Carnegie Hall. This show features music created by Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Billy Eckstein, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, and Vaughan herself. Audiences will enjoy tunes she made popular, like “Misty,” “The Man I Love,” and “If You Could See Me Now,” among many others.

SNAPSHOTS

March 28 @ 7:00PM

Chelsea Table + Stage

Lorna Dallas, one of cabaret’s most acclaimed and cherished artists and the recipient of a special 2020 New York Bistro Award for “Consummate Cabaret Artistry” brings her latest musical offering, “Snapshots” to Chelsea Table & Stage for a return engagement on March 28th at 7pm. “Snapshots” is yet another dazzling display of Ms. Dallas’ formidable prowess as both an actress and a vocalist, interspersing soaring songs with personal stories (snapshots) from her life and career on both sides of the Atlantic.

SINATRA & BEYOND

March 28-30 (two shows nightly)

Birdland Theater

Tony DeSare performs with infectious joy, wry playfulness, and robust musicality. Named a “Rising Star Male Vocalist” in DownBeat magazine, DeSare has garnered critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout North America and abroad. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas headlining with Don Rickles and major symphony orchestras, DeSare has brought his fresh take on old-school class around the globe. DeSare has four top ten Billboard jazz albums and has been featured on the CBS Early Show, NPR, A Prairie Home Companion, and the Today Show.

KAREN’S BACK… AT BIRDLAND!

March 24 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

After sold-out shows in Puerto Vallarta, New York City and Chicago the formidable Ms. Mason returns for one night only to welcome spring with a bouquet of songs from Broadway and pop, including a handful of selections from her new Award-winning CD, “Karen Mason… and All That Jazz.” Supporting her will be an ace team of musicians: musical director Christopher Denny on piano, and Ritt Henn on bass. Barry Kleinbort will direct.