“The Best Is Yet To Come”- A Celebration of Cy Coleman (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
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)
“I’ve Heard That Song Before” - The Music of Jule Styne (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
Hosted by Klea Blackhurst & Billy Stritch. Featuring Jim Caruso, Robert Cuccioli, Natalie Douglas, Christine Ebersole, Aisha de Haas, Clint Holmes, Nicolas King, 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)
“The Sunny Side of the Street” - A Cavalcade of Variety (36th New York Cabaret Convention)
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)
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