Clint Holmes, Andrea Marcovicci, Jeff Harnar, Karen Akers (photos by Richard Termine)

The Cabaret Convention opens with Once In a Blue Moon, celebrating the enduring legacy of Mabel Mercer, the legendary singer whose singular artistry and impeccable storytelling shaped the very essence of cabaret. Hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci, the evening features performances by 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)

Now in its 37th year, the New York Cabaret Convention — October 13th to October 15th — is the longest-running event of its kind. More than a showcase, it’s a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook, where cabaret’s brightest stars and rising voices of the future bring timeless music to life.