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 event LIVESTREAM is also available HERE.

Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci. Featuring Karen Akers, Ari Axelrod, Leanne Borghesi, Carole J. Bufford, Ann Hampton Callaway, Eden Casteel*, Eric Comstock, Frank Dain*, Bryce Edwards, Barbara Fasano, Jonathan Karrant, Ann Kittredge, Karen Mack, Donna McKechnie, Carolyn Montgomery*, Lee Roy Reams, Craig Rubano, Marta Sanders, Richard Skipper, Those Girls, and Nicole Zuraitis.

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, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts. ( * denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)

Hosted by Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch. Featuring Jim Caruso, Natalie Douglas, Christine Ebersole, Aisha de Haas, Clint Holmes, Nicolas King, David Marino*, Karen Mason, MOIPEI, Sidney Myer, Gabrielle Stravelli, and Max Von Essen*.

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, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts. ( * denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)

Hosted by KT Sullivan. Featuring Christine Andreas, Ella Emberton*, Bryan Eng, Melissa Errico, Eric Yves Garcia, Ali Harper, Sam Jewison*, Diva LaMarr & Darnell White, Marieann Meringolo, Mardie Millit & Michael Garin*, Tanya Moberly, Susie Mosher & John Boswell, Mark Nadler, Justin Dylan Nastro*, Nic & Desi*, Phillip Officer, John Michael Pitera*, Kelli Rabke*, Steve Ross, Heather Sullivan, Amra-Faye Wright, and Lady Zen*

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, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts. ( * denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)