BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH

February 5, 12, 19, 26 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

The show, “Blame It On My Youth,” takes its name from the Oscar Levant song they first performed in the 1980’s.  They will shine a special spotlight on lyrics Harnar first sang in his 20’s, and how his perspective on them has evolved over time. The songwriters featured include Irving Berlin, Kander & Ebb, Richard Rodgers, Jerry Herman, Stephen Sondheim, Charles Aznavour, Paul Simon, Carole King and Billy Joel.  The musical arrangements are by Rybeck and Brian Lasser, one of their pivotal early collaborators.

A MUSICAL MEMOIR

February 8 @ 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.This new show celebrates her lifelong passion for the transformative power of musical theatre.

KAREN CARPENTER COVERS

February 6 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Bistro Award winner and three-time MAC Award nominee Marnie Klar brings her warm, luminous voice to Karen Carpenter Covers, an intimate and heartfelt tribute inspired by the timeless artistry of Karen Carpenter. Featuring songs by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Richard Carpenter, Carole King, Lennon & McCartney, Henry Mancini, Leon Russell, Paul Simon, and Paul Williams, Klar reimagines these beloved classics with sensitivity, depth, and emotional honesty. Joined by a superb trio—Steven Ray Watkins on piano, Matt Scharfglass on bass, and Don Kelly on drums—and directed by Tanya Moberly, this nostalgic yet freshly felt evening honors an iconic sound while making it unmistakably her own.

SONGBOOK SUNDAYS: DOROTHY FIELDS

February 8 @ 5:30 & 7:00PM

Dizzy’s Club

Celebrate the Great American Songbook with Songbook Sundays, a bi-monthly series curated in collaboration with Deborah Grace Winer. Each performance spotlights a different legendary composer through fresh interpretations by an all-star, intergenerational band, featuring both acclaimed jazz vocalists and Broadway stars. It’s a joyous tribute to a uniquely American art form, honoring timeless melodies while passing them on to the next generation.

TRIBUTES: ’70S SOUL

February 9 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Award-winning vocalist Natalie Douglas returns to Birdland Jazz Club for a one-night-only performance, Tributes: ’70s Soul, on Monday, February 9 at 7pm. Coinciding with Black History Month, this electrifying chapter of her acclaimed Tributes series celebrates the sound and spirit of the 1970s—from Roberta Flack and Marvin Gaye to Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers—blending jazz, gospel, rock, and R&B into a powerful, joy-filled journey through an iconic American decade. Reuniting with music director Brian Nash and band, Douglas delivers soul, style, and heart—can you dig it?

LIVE AT BIRDLAND

February 10—14 (Ten Shows!)

Birdland Jazz Club

Vocalist Catherine Russell is a native New Yorker born into musical royalty. Her father, the late Luis Russell, was Louis Armstrong’s longtime musical director, and her mother, the late Carline Ray, was a pioneering vocalist and instrumentalist. After graduating with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Russell toured and recorded with artists ranging from Steely Dan and David Bowie to Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, and Michael Feinstein, appearing on more than 200 albums.

WHEN IN LOVE

February 11 & 14

Don’t Tell Mama

Ann Kittredge — When in Love celebrates a decade of cabaret with the MAC & Bistro Award–winning vocalist’s signature blend of emotional honesty, elegance, and crystalline storytelling. In this romantic and revelatory evening, Kittredge explores love in all its guises—longing, joy, vulnerability, and devotion—bringing fresh insight and deep feeling to every lyric. With Christopher Denny at the piano as musical director and Barry Kleinbort guiding the evening, When in Love marks ten remarkable years in cabaret with warmth, wit, and unmistakable artistry.

THIS IS ALWAYS

February 13 @ 7:00PM

Chelsea Table + Stage

In a return engagement, Manhattan Association of Clubs & Cabaret (MAC) Hanson Award winning cabaret artist Maureen Kelley Stewart, will launch the Valentine's Day weekend with a program of classics from the Great American Songbook, Broadway and contemporary Jazz Standards. With Special Guest, Tom Stewart. Musical Director, Alex Rybeck. Directed by Lina Koutrakos.

LOST IN HIS ARMS

February 13-15 (Six Shows!)

Birdland Theater

Back for her fourth sold-out Valentine’s run, Tony-nominated chanteuse Melissa Errico turns Birdland’s jazz theatre into the city’s sexiest, coziest, most romantic hideaway. This year, Melissa brings a world-class jazz quartet and dives deep into the Great American Songbook — revitalizing long-beloved standards with her unmistakable blend of wit, warmth, and sensual swing. Accompanied by Andy Ezrin (Chris Botti, Madeleine Peyroux) on piano and Brian Koonin (Barbra Streisand) on guitar, with a swinging rhythm section to match, Errico transforms torch songs into modern reveries — songs that smolder, sigh, and sparkle.

LOVE IS GOOD

February 16 & 17

Rittenhouse Grill

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill launches its spring 2026 season with LOVE IS GOOD, starring multiple award-winning singer and two-time Tony Award nominee Christine Andreas. Andreas is joined by her Valentine and longtime collaborator—Grammy-nominated composer and musical director Martin Silvestri—for an intimate evening of Broadway songs and stories drawn from backstage, life, and love itself. The evening pairs an elegant three-course dinner with a close-up cabaret performance celebrating connection, partnership, and the enduring power of love.

EPIPHANY

February 17 @ 7:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Meg Flather invites audiences on a deeply personal and delightfully insightful musical journey—those sudden moments of clarity that arrive when we least expect them. With wit, warmth, and emotional honesty, Flather explores love, loss, self-discovery, and reinvention through a thoughtfully curated songbook that blends classic cabaret sensibility with contemporary perspective. By turns intimate, humorous, and revelatory, Epiphany is a celebration of growth, resilience, and the transformative power of song—proving that sometimes, everything changes in an instant.

WHAT WE DESIRE

February 23 @ 7:00PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Award-winning vocalist Nicole Henry returns with What We Desire, a deeply felt and joy-filled evening celebrating one of humanity’s most timeless longings—to be loved. Blending classic jazz elegance with soulful warmth, Henry brings fresh resonance to beloved standards like “All the Way” alongside inspired selections such as the ’70s favorite “So Good, So Right.” Joined by her stellar quartet—Shedrick Mitchell (piano), Richie Goods (bass), Mike Piolet (drums), and Jean Caze (trumpet)—she delivers an evening of musical excellence, emotional depth, and irresistible groove, reflecting a celebrated career marked by acclaimed recordings, major jazz honors, and powerful storytelling on stage.

RICHARD SKIPPER CELEBRATES!

February 27 @ 7:00PM

Laurie Beechman Theatre

Award-winning entertainer and host Richard Skipper celebrates 46 years in show business with a one-night-only, joyfully unpredictable encore—shaped entirely by the audience. This unscripted evening features real questions submitted live, answered unrehearsed, and woven into heartfelt storytelling, classic showbiz tales, songs, and spontaneous surprises. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering him for the first time, come connect, celebrate, and experience a love letter to live performance—because you never know who might show up or what might happen.

MOIPEI ♥︎ ♥︎ ♥︎ NYC

February 27 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

As artists totally immersed in their craft, Mary, Maggy, and Marta create all their own vocal arrangements. Songs include “NYC” “In the Mood” “Take Me Back to Manhattan” “Hit the Road Jack” “Imagine” “Sing for Your Supper” “Jambo Bwana” and a 60s medley, to name a few. Be on the lookout for unexpected gems throughout the evening. The exceptional talents of these three sisters blend these music genres to create an amazing, fulfilling and entertaining evening guaranteed to warm your heart and put a smile on your face!

A CELEBRATION!

March 1 @ 3:00PM

Don’t Tell Mama

Fresh off his 2026 Bistro Award win, Frank Dain returns by popular demand with an encore of A Celebration!—a jubilant, full-throttle evening that honors a career built on heart, humor, and unforgettable song. Backed by his stellar band and musical director Kathleen Landis at the piano, Dain delivers a joyous mix of musical storytelling and show-stopping moments, shaped with elegance and spark by director Lennie Watts. Joined by Boots Maleson on bass and Peter Calo on guitar, this is cabaret at its most exuberant: seasoned, soulful, and absolutely alive.

MEL TORMÉ AT 100: A CELEBRATION

March 3 & 4 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Encore by popular demand! Billy Stritch and Nicolas King join forces to celebrate the iconic Mel Tormé during his 100th birthday year. Both have honored “the Velvet Fog” throughout their careers, and now, for the first time, these two renowned figures in the jazz and cabaret world come together to pay tribute to one of their musical inspirations. Catch this special centennial celebration at 54 Below for two nights only!

TONY DESARE QUARTET

March 6-8 (Six Shows!)

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. 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. His music has been posted by social media celebrity juggernaut, George Takei, and DeSare has also collaborated with YouTube icons Postmodern Jukebox.

TIMELESS: 100 YEARS OF THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK

March 11 @ 7:00PM

Laurie Beechman Theatre

With Abel’s razor-sharp, genre-bending arrangements and Jones’s fearless vocals, TIMELESS reimagines classics from Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Harold Arlen, Cole Porter, Cy Coleman, Stephen Sondheim, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, and John Lennon — connecting the Golden Age to the now with style, wit, and emotional sweep. One night only. A neon-bright, modern take on the songs we never stop singing.

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.