“Once In a Blue Moon”- A Tribute to Mabel Mercer (37th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci. Featuring Karen Akers, Francesca Amari*, Barbara Brussell, Charles Busch, Tovah Feldshuh, Meg Flather, Clint Holmes, Maude Maggart, Marilyn Maye, Amanda McBroom, MOIPEI, Marissa Mulder, Sidney Myer, Phillip Officer, Avery Sommers, and Stacy Sullivan. (*denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)
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 13th to October 15th, 2026. Celebrating its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature over 60 performers including cabaret legends, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
“Sammy: All the Way & Then Some!” - The Songs of Sammy Davis, Jr. (37th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by Natalie Douglas. Featuring Anna Anderson*, Jonathan Arons*, Klea Blackhurst, Reed Harris Butts*, Danielle Chambers*, Eric Comstock, Bryan Eng, Barbara Fasano, Diva LaMarr, Valarie Pettifod, Stephanie Pope, David Raleigh, T. Oliver Reid, Gabrielle Stravelli, Luz Velazquez, Suri Vu*, Darnell White, Natasha Yvette Williams, with Special Guest Stars! (*denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)
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 13th to October 15th, 2026. Celebrating its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature over 60 performers including cabaret legends, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
“With a Song in My Heart” - A Cornucopia of Entertainment (37th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by KT Sullivan. Featuring Kate Baldwin*, Raissa Katona Bennett, Celia Berk, Carole J. Bufford, Tim Connell, Robert Cuccioli, Shana Farr, Eric Yves Garcia, The IMs*, Sam Jewison, Ann Kittredge, Brian De Lorenzo, Susan Mack*, Marieann Meringolo, Mafalda Minnozzi*, Mark Nadler, Dawn Padmore*, Arbender Robinson, Steve Ross, Craig Rubano, Marta Sanders, Madeline Joy Travis*, Melodie Woldford*, and Can Yasar*. ( * denotes New York Cabaret Convention debut)
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 13th to October 15th, 2026. Celebrating its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention continues to showcase the timeless artistry and vibrant diversity of the cabaret world. The concerts will feature over 60 performers including cabaret legends, exciting new talents, and artists making their Cabaret Convention debuts.
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Your donations go a long way to ensure that the Mabel Mercer Foundation can continue to preserve the memory of the legendary Mabel Mercer and promote public interest in cabaret. The Mabel Mercer Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation organized under the laws of New York State. A copy of our latest annual report may be obtained, upon written request, from the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271.