The Mabel Mercer Foundation, Est. 1985
Preserving and promoting the intimate art of Cabaret, its timeless Songbook, and the legacy of Mabel Mercer.
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Cabaret Spotlight
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Mark Nadler
LOTS OF RHYME AND NO REASON
June 26 @ 7:00PM
The Laurie Beechman Theatre
Get ready for a wild ride—no theme, no rules, just pure, over-the-top entertainment! Internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning singer, pianist, and tap-dancer Mark Nadler takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of dazzling showmanship, musical mastery, and boundless energy. Expect the unexpected—because with Mark Nadler, anything can happen.
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Marilyn Maye
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
July 5 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Timeless, terrific, taking hold of your heart. This marks a centennial year for the late Tonight Show TV host Johnny Carson, who brought her back for a remarkable record 76 appearances. With overwhelming verve, “she inhabits a song, lives it, and translates any tune in her vast repertoire with depth and meaning, like no other… and this after eight decades in the business,” wrote Marilyn Lester for NightLife Exchange. When she sang 'The Song Is You, “there was no doubt it was a valentine to each and every person in the seats."
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Bryan Eng
LIVE AT BIRDLAND
July 12 @ 5:30PM
Birdland Jazz Club
Birdland is proud to announce that jazz pianist/singer Bryan Eng will perform on their historic stage. Multifaceted jazz pianist, singer, composer, and actor Bryan Eng is one of the most promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation. With performances at the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, along with acting stints on Broadway and TV shows like Law and Order and Chicago Fire, he has already made his mark on the world’s most esteemed stages. At just 26, he is also the youngest resident performer at the prestigious Carlyle Hotel.
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Lee Roy Reams
UNCENSORED! FOR ADULTS ONLY!
July 13 @ 7:00PM
54 Below
Fasten your seatbelts! Here is Lee Roy Reams as you’ve never seen him before – growing up, dressing up, coming out, breaking barriers & awakening to his own sexuality, on & off-stage. The Tony Award®-nominated star of Broadway’s legendary 42nd Street was the first actor to play an openly gay man in the Broadway musical, Applause, starring Lauren Bacall. He, also, was the first American actor to play Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! with the blessing of Jerry Herman. Besides being a cowboy in Oklahoma!, an Olympic athlete in Lorelei, and a candelabra in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, he also wore $10,000 dresses in La Cage Aux Folles, Victor/ Victoria, and The Producers.
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Tammy McCann
LEGENDARY LADIES OF JAZZ – ELLA, SARAH, DINAH & BILLIE
July 18 @ 9:30PM
54 Below
At the end of the 1940s, four women appeared on the scene whose unique distinct styles of delivery and mastery of improvisation not only changed the direction of jazz, but changed the direction of popular music as well. Tammy McCann celebrates Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Billie Holiday. Her powerful, sultry, and emotionally charged voice paints pictures and tells stories by merging classical vocal technique and gospel esthetic with jazz to create a sound that is completely her own.
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Liz Callaway
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
July 19 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Tony and Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning Broadway star and recording artist Liz Callaway showcases her historic career in “Broadway and Beyond”. A journey through her storied career, “Broadway and Beyond” features songs from Broadway shows she has starred in, including her Tony-nominated turn in Baby, and her long-run belting “Memory” in Cats, alongside songs from the silver screen — including her Oscar-nominated hit from Anastasia — as well as songs from her recording career, “Broadway and Beyond” is a spellbinding sampler platter of what has been described as “the voice of a generation”.
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Deborah Silver
LIVE AT BIRDLAND
July 20 @ 5:30PM
Birdland Jazz Club
Deborah Silver, a two-time #1 Billboard vocalist renowned for her jazz interpretations across genres, has earned high praise from entertainment legends. Music icon Quincy Jones raved, “Her strong and sultry vocals are seductive and soul-soothing. Whatever she sings, she owns, making every note matter!” In anticipation of her upcoming album with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, set for release on May 2nd via Green Hill Records, Deborah will take the stage to perform selections from Basie Rocks!—a dynamic, swinging reimagining of rock & roll classics by The Beatles, Elton John, Peter Frampton, Steve Miller, the Eagles, and more.
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Nicole Zuraitis
LIVE AT DIZZY’S
July 24 @ 7:00PM
Dizzy’s Club
GRAMMY-winning artist Nicole Zuraitis lights up Dizzy’s with her signature blend of jazz, pop, and soul. Known for her powerhouse vocals, sharp wit, and irresistible stage presence, Zuraitis is the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition gold medalist and the voice behind How Love Begins, winner of the 2024 GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Joined by an all-star band—Idan Morim (guitar), Dan Pugach (drums), and Sam Weber (bass)—Zuraitis delivers a joyful, genre-defying performance filled with heart, humor, and high-octane musicality.
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Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
July 26 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Al Hirschfeld has been synonymous with Broadway since his first theatre drawing appeared in 1926. For 76 years, his work was as much a part of a Broadway show as its opening night. David Leopold, creative director of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, teams up with cabaret stars Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano (“cabaret caviar” – The New York Times / “expert musicianship and joie de vivre in equal measure” – The New Yorker) for a unique evening of songs and stories that highlight Hirschfeld’s contribution to the American Theatre.
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Billy Stritch, more!
SONGBOOK SUNDAYS: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
August 3 @ 5:00 & 7:30PM
Dizzy’s Club
Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Jimmy Van Heusen, one of the most prolific and honored songwriters of the 20th century. With four Academy Awards, an Emmy, and more songs recorded by Frank Sinatra than any other composer, Van Heusen’s work helped define the Great American Songbook. His unforgettable melodies, brought to life in collaborations with lyricists Johnny Burke and Sammy Cahn, also graced six of the beloved Crosby/Hope Road films. Music director Billy Stritch leads a stellar evening of song featuring the dynamic vocals of Emily Skinner and Gabrielle Stravelli in tribute to a true master of melody.
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Steve Ross, more!
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
August 3 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Starring “Crown Prince of Cabaret” Steve Ross with both lovely, lyrical Karen (“Torch Goddess”) Murphy and Maria Abous (“embodiment of a leading lady”). And YOU --in audience singalongs with song sheets provided. For Better and Verse! More opening lyrics you may not know to songs you thought you did. By Berlin, Gershwin, Porter, Hart, Hammerstein, Lerner, Mercer, Fields, Coleman and more. Tunes both familiar and obscure, but all with now rarely-performed introductory verses – poetic, pithy, artfully crafted to tie into so many Golden Age stage and screen musicals.
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Meg Flather
WALK HOME
August 7 @ 7:00PM
Don’t Tell Mama
Join MAC, Bistro, and United Solo Award-winning singer/songwriter Meg Flather as she returns with her deeply personal and uplifting show, Walk Home — a heartfelt celebration marking the release of her new CD. With Tracy Stark on musical direction and Lennie Watts directing, this powerful evening of original music and storytelling is not to be missed. Come walk home with Meg — and leave feeling inspired.
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Sue Matsuki
& THE GREGORY TOROIAN TRIO
August 7 @ 7:00PM
The Cutting Room
Please join Bistro, Julie Wilson and multi-MAC Award winning Cabar-Jazz performing artist, SUE MATSUKI in what will be a bon voyage party and show with her band before she leaves New York. This show will be a mixed bag of the band’s pick on all the amazing arrangements that Toroian has written spanning 30 years from jazz to blues to American Songbook to Cabaret favorites and more. Featuring the Gregory Toroian Trio - Skip Ward on bass, David Silliman on drums & Gregory on the keys/vocals.
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KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, more!
HAMPTONS SUMMER SONGBOOK
August 16 @ 7:30PM
LTV Studios
Join cabaret luminaries KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Marta Sanders, and Natalie Douglas for an unforgettable evening of song, sass, and showbiz sparkle in Nice Work If You Can Get It: A Cabaret Jubilee. These celebrated performers bring their signature wit, warmth, and powerhouse vocals to a jubilant celebration of the Great American Songbook—and beyond. An evening not to be missed—because nice work is even nicer when you can get this lineup!
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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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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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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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As we celebrate the forty-year milestone at the Mabel Mercer Foundation, we want to extend our sincere gratitude for your continued generosity and support in preserving the timeless art of Cabaret by keeping great songs alive.
“The Mabel Mercer Foundation, American song’s best friend.”
— Octavio Roca, San Francisco Chronicle

