Teen Cabaret Showcase

THE BEST OF CHRISTMAS

December 18-24

54 Below

Culled from the star’s ten years of holiday music, the show will include favorites requested by family, friends, and fans, and, of course, new material, too, with the kinds of surprises and fun only Mr. Lewis can deliver. The Broadway heartthrob has built an extraordinary rapport with his audiences over the years. He will lend his voice and humor to the evening and share stories to help make this season more joyful than usual. The auspicious accomplishment of these ten years of yuletide concerts will be commemorated, as only Norm can do it, in his very own inimitable style.

YULETIDE CAROLE

December 19 & 20 @ 9:30PM

54 Below

Haul out the holly, hang the stockings, light the candles, and pop the champagne! Come celebrate the holiday season with Carole J. Bufford as she returns to 54 Below with her new show, Yuletide Carole. With healthy helpings of both naughty and nice, you can expect to hear holiday classics reimagined in Bufford’s inimitable style, and perhaps walk away humming some merry, new tunes for your season’s playlist. Join Carole J. Bufford and her trio as they celebrate winter wonderlands, cozy firesides, joyous holidays, and happy new years!

TRIO

December 21 & 28 @ 5:30PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Nicole Zuraitis is a GRAMMY winning and 2X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger, New York-based bandleader and winner of the prestigious 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medal. With a “heart as big as her remarkable voice,” (Jazz Police), Nicole has positioned herself as one of the top artists and "prolific songwriters" (Broadway World) to watch in jazz and beyond.

A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS

December 22, 23, 24 & 25

Since 2010, “A Swinging Birdland Christmas” has been a wildly successful extravaganza celebrating the holidays on the stage of the historic music room. In the tradition of beloved seasonal specials, Blackhurst, Caruso and Stritch will perform swinging arrangements of “Christmas Waltz,” Kay Thompson’s “Holiday Season,” “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,” “Snow,” and “It Happened In Sun Valley,” among other favorites.  The singers, as always, will be joined by Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums.

SNOW BUSINESS

December 23 & 27 @ 9:30PM

54 Below

Well, do you hear what I hear? Longtime SiriusXM RADIO personality & musical theater powerhouse Christine Pedi (Chicago, Forbidden Broadway, Newsical the Musical) conjures them up in her joyful and triumphant Snow Bizness. With a voice as big as the sea (and a tale as big as a kite) she ushers in the holiday season with her award winning comedic flair, spot on impressions and songs of good cheer.  We may be in a recession, but let nothing you dismay, you’ll find comfort and joy as you fall on your knees with laughter!

’TWAS THE NIGHT AFTER CHRISTMAS – A WINTER PARTY WITH BILLY STRITCH

December 26-30 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Everyone sings a holiday show before Christmas – but only Melissa Errico would invent a new kind of show especially for the happy days after the holiday, when we finally get to relax, open our presents, play with the good toys, return the horrible sweaters, and generally kick back and enjoy ourselves without stress.

NEW YEARS ENGAGEMENT

December 27, 28, 29 & 31

Birdland Jazz Club

In the Wall Street Journal last year, Will Friedwald wrote, “When going to hear Marilyn Maye, you'll find on one side of the room are the Broadway and cabaret people, who tend to like their singing big and theatrical, with a lot of drama and stage presence. On the other side is the jazz crowd, who want everything hip and cool and understated, and will split the scene if anything doesn't swing. Ms. Maye is the only pop-song diva working today who can satisfy both crowds at once”.

IN REVERSE

December 28 & 29 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Amy Beth Williams is a veteran NYC Cabaret Artist, Teacher, and Performer. She has been performing her solo cabaret show in New York City at the Metropolitan Room and most recently at Don’t Tell Mama. She is the recipient of 2014 Hanson Award – M.A.C., 2012 Bistro Award for Outstanding Vocalist, and the 2010 Metrostar Talent Challenge – 2nd Runner-Up.

‘TIS THE SEASON

December 30 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Tim Connell returns to for an ENCORE performance of his holiday-themed show, ‘TIS THE SEASON, with his inimitable aesthetic of story and song woven together, to awaken the holiday spirit. In addition to cherished holiday classics, the evening will include funny, irreverent, and not so classic holiday selections, as well as reflections and observations that speak to the meaning of this extraordinary time of year. A Perfect way to close out this season!

A NEW BELTERS SWINGIN’ NEW YEAR WITH BILLY STRITCH

December 31 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

New York nightclub stalwarts (and 54 Below favorites) Seth Sikes & Nicolas King team up for a New Year’s Eve celebration that’s sure to send you out into 2025 singing and swinging! With the inimitable Billy Stritch on piano, the boys promise to deliver what EdgeMedia calls “possibly the best duo act to hit cabaret and concert stages since Steve and Eydie!”

A VERY NATALIE NEW YEAR

December 31 @ 7:00PM

Chelsea Table + Stage

These festive & fun nights with Natalie Douglas have been a NYC fixture for many years. Natalie couldn’t be more excited to share this stage with her dear friend & longtime music director, Mark Hartman. They’ll bring their considerable talents to an evening of beloved favorites, new delights, & recent favorites from her 2024 hit album on Club44 Records, “Back To The Garden”. Spend the early part of your evening saying farewell to 2024 in the best possible way joining this New Year's Eve tradition. See you there!

CHEERS TO US

December 31 @ 8:00PM

Pangea Restaurant & Bar

Raise a glass with musical comedy Diva/Impressionist  Christine Pedi as she sings in the new with  silly, sassy and  sentimental songs of the season!   The daily host of Sirius XM’s “On Broadway” channel will channel many Broadway and Hollywood Goddesses who appreciate that…we  “got thru ALL of last year!”  So come celebrate the fact that we’re all “STILL HERE” and start the New Year with lots of laughs and a great big smile. Come pop your cork at Pangea on New Years Eve with Christine Pedi and Matthew Martin Ward at the piano.

THE LEADING LADIES OF BROADWAY

January 7 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Lady Legends of Broadway, celebrates some of the most spectacular talents to ever grace a Broadway stage. Featuring music from such iconic powerhouses as Audra McDonald, Patti LuPone, and Kristen Chenoweth, Hannah Jane will take you on a journey through the children's book A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z (written by John Robert Allman)

LIGHTHOUSE GUILD CABARET

January 8 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Join your friends from Lighthouse Guild for a special musical evening featuring Billy Stritch and Nicolas King. The evening will feature highlights of the Great American Songbook, and proceeds will benefit the programs of Lighthouse Guild. Lighthouse Guild's mission is to provide exceptional services that inspire people who are visually impaired to attain their goals.

HOSTED BY NATALIE DOUGLAS

January 9 @ 7:00PM

Chelsea Table + Stage

The Mabel Mercer Foundation warmly invites you to an evening showcasing soloists from the second annual cabaret workshop for juniors and seniors at the Professional Performing Arts High School. After twelve inspiring afternoon sessions with their coach, Natalie Douglas, MMF’s Education Director, these students are ready to take the spotlight. Join us in cheering on these talented young artists as they explore a wide-ranging songbook and embrace the intimacy and thrill of performing in a professional cabaret setting!

THE BEST OF

January 10 @ 9:30PM

54 Below

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…”

ALWAYS: THE LOVE STORY OF IRVING BERLIN

January 11 @ 9:00PM

Florence Gould Theater at L’Alliance

The great love story of Irving Berlin, America's favorite songwriter, and Ellin Mackay, Irish-American heiress, is not well known, but Mark Nadler and KT Sullivan bring their romance to palpitating life through such seductive songs as "Cheek To Cheek", "Let's Face the Music and Dance", "I Got Lost In His Arms", and of course, "Always". Berlin's sacrifices during World War II are made vivid with such classics as "Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In the Morning" and "God Bless America". Unlock special discount with code: BRLN10

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

January 12 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

One of the world’s most beloved and versatile voices, Linda Eder is forever linked to Broadway history via her Theatre World Award winning performance in Jekyll & Hyde. After her previously sold out runs, 54 Below is delighted to welcome back this celebrated songstress to our stage for these very special performances. She’s a best-selling recording artist with fourteen solo albums to her credit, but now you can get up close and personal with Linda in Broadway’s living room.

A PLACE FOR US: A CELEBRATION OF JEWISH BROADWAY ALBUM RELEASE SHOW

January 18 @ 7:30PM

54 Below

A Place For Us is a celebration of Jewish culture, honoring the songs and stories of Jewish composers and their crucial contributions to the American Musical. While there are many stories in the world about Jewish suffering, there are fewer stories about Jewish life and vitality. Our history is not only about how we survived, but also about how we thrived, and A Place for Us highlights this in its exploration of Jewish Broadway. JoinAri Axelrod in celebrating the release of this award-winning show’s brand new album!

SINGS KURT WEILL

January 23 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Join us for an exquisite musical  journey through Weill’s life, the Berlin years, the years in exile in Paris, and the glorious American compositions. Ute is the definitive artist interpreting Kurt Weill’s songbook in the most authentic and unique way. Ute Lemper is internationally known for her interpretations of Kurt Weill’s songs from the German, French, and American chapters of his compositions. With critical acclaim and wide renown as one of Weill’s foremost musical interpreters, Ute continues to be an ambassador to this music and this very unique composer.

ME & BETTY (AKA LAUREN BACALL)

January 24 & 25 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Broadway legend Lee Roy Reams premieres his brand new show, Me & Betty (AKA Lauren Bacall)! Join us as Lee Roy reminisces with stories  and songs about his up-close-and-personal relationship with the legendary star Lauren Bacall. He knew, worked with, and loved Lauren Bacall… but when they were alone, she was Betty Joan Perske from the Bronx! Book now for the inside scoop!

THIS IS 40

February 6 @ 7:00PM

The Green Room 42

Called “Brilliant” by the New York Times and “ one of the major song interpreters of our time” by The Sun, award winning songstress Marissa Mulder invites you to her special 40th birthday show, featuring songs and stories from her heart. Everything she sings she makes it her own and nothing makes brings her more joy than being on a stage. 

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