LOTS OF RHYME AND NO REASON

June 26 @ 7:00PM

The Laurie Beechman Theatre

Get ready for a wild ride—no theme, no rules, just pure, over-the-top entertainment! Internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning singer, pianist, and tap-dancer Mark Nadler takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of dazzling showmanship, musical mastery, and boundless energy. Expect the unexpected—because with Mark Nadler, anything can happen.

LIVE AT BIRDLAND

July 12 @ 5:30PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Birdland is proud to announce that jazz pianist/singer Bryan Eng will perform on their historic stage. Multifaceted jazz pianist, singer, composer, and actor Bryan Eng is one of the most  promising and accomplished entertainers of his generation. With performances at the Kennedy Center, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Birdland, along with acting stints on Broadway and TV shows like Law and Order and Chicago Fire, he has already made his mark on the world’s most esteemed stages. At just 26, he is also the youngest resident performer at the prestigious Carlyle Hotel.

UNCENSORED! FOR ADULTS ONLY!

July 13 @ 7:00PM

54 Below

Fasten your seatbelts! Here is Lee Roy Reams as you’ve never seen him before – growing up, dressing up, coming out, breaking barriers & awakening to his own sexuality, on & off-stage. The Tony Award®-nominated star of Broadway’s legendary 42nd Street was the first actor to play an openly gay man in the Broadway musical, Applause, starring Lauren Bacall. He, also, was the first American actor to play Dolly Levi in Hello, Dolly! with the blessing of Jerry Herman. Besides being a cowboy in Oklahoma!, an Olympic athlete in Lorelei, and a candelabra in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, he also wore $10,000 dresses in La Cage Aux Folles, Victor/ Victoria, and The Producers.

LEGENDARY LADIES OF JAZZ – ELLA, SARAH, DINAH & BILLIE

July 18 @ 9:30PM

54 Below

At the end of the 1940s, four women appeared on the scene whose unique distinct styles of delivery and mastery of improvisation not only changed the direction of jazz, but changed the direction of popular music as well. Tammy McCann celebrates Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington, and Billie Holiday. Her powerful, sultry, and emotionally charged voice paints pictures and tells stories by merging classical vocal technique and gospel esthetic with jazz to create a sound that is completely her own.

LIVE AT BIRDLAND

July 20 @ 5:30PM

Birdland Jazz Club

Deborah Silver, a two-time #1 Billboard vocalist renowned for her jazz interpretations across genres, has earned high praise from entertainment legends. Music icon Quincy Jones raved, “Her strong and sultry vocals are seductive and soul-soothing. Whatever she sings, she owns, making every note matter!” In anticipation of her upcoming album with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, set for release on May 2nd via Green Hill Records, Deborah will take the stage to perform selections from Basie Rocks!—a dynamic, swinging reimagining of rock & roll classics by The Beatles, Elton John, Peter Frampton, Steve Miller, the Eagles, and more.

LIVE AT DIZZY’S

July 24 @ 7:00PM

Dizzy’s Club

GRAMMY-winning artist Nicole Zuraitis lights up Dizzy’s with her signature blend of jazz, pop, and soul. Known for her powerhouse vocals, sharp wit, and irresistible stage presence, Zuraitis is the 2021 American Traditions Vocal Competition gold medalist and the voice behind How Love Begins, winner of the 2024 GRAMMY for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Joined by an all-star band—Idan Morim (guitar), Dan Pugach (drums), and Sam Weber (bass)—Zuraitis delivers a joyful, genre-defying performance filled with heart, humor, and high-octane musicality.

SONGBOOK SUNDAYS: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN

August 3 @ 5:00 & 7:30PM

Dizzy’s Club

Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Jimmy Van Heusen, one of the most prolific and honored songwriters of the 20th century. With four Academy Awards, an Emmy, and more songs recorded by Frank Sinatra than any other composer, Van Heusen’s work helped define the Great American Songbook. His unforgettable melodies, brought to life in collaborations with lyricists Johnny Burke and Sammy Cahn, also graced six of the beloved Crosby/Hope Road films. Music director Billy Stritch leads a stellar evening of song featuring the dynamic vocals of Emily Skinner and Gabrielle Stravelli in tribute to a true master of melody.