THE HANGOVER REPORT – The more the merrier: SETH SIKES & FRIENDS celebrate Judy Garland’s 103rd birthday in style at 54 Below

Last night at 54 Below, Seth Sikes and a few of his cabaret colleagues celebrated the iconic Judy Garland’s birthday in style. Appropriately billed as Seth Sikes and Friends Celebrate … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – June is bustin’ out all over: Ten shows to see this Pride Month

After a dreary, rainy lead-in, can you believe we’ve once again found ourselves in sunny June? That means Pride Month is upon us! In no particular order, here are my … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – The old and the new guard at 54 Below: UTE LEMPER sings Kurt Weill, ANNA ZAVELSON & HENRY PATTERSON epitomize youthful optimism

Over the past week or so, I’ve augmented my regularly scheduled performing arts programming to take in some wonderful cabaret entertainment at 54 Below. Read on for my thoughts on … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nonbinary cabaret artists come out to heal: JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND swells in “Well, Well” and JOHN JARBOE conducts a sing-along

This month’s nightlife adventures have led me to a pair of cabaret shows by uncompromising nonbinary talents, both of whom sought to provide solace in these unsettled times. As always, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret Roundup: THE INCREDIBLE DRUNKERTONS at Joe’s Pub and JUSTIN DAVID SULLIVAN at Green Room 42

In terms of cabaret and nightlife entertainment, few cities can rival the vibrancy of New York’s scene, with its nightly offerings and the vast variety of acts to choose from. … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – The kids are alright: SAMARA JOY is smashing in her Carnegie Hall debut and DAVID MARINO croons to the heavens at Birdland

This week, I had the opportunity to catch perform, in their respective one-night-only concerts, a pair of sensational young singers — one who’s fast on the rise, the other whose … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Nightlife Report: 54 SINGS COCO fabulously excavates the 1969 musical at 54 Below and the JOEY ALEXANDER TRIO delights at Birdland

In the midst of the craziness of April theater openings, I’ve had the opportunity to cleanse my theatrical palette by indulging in some delicious nightlife offerings, namely at the upscale … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – The Old Guard shows us how it’s done: Basking in new cabaret acts from CHARLES BUSCH and KAREN MASON

In recent days, I had the great pleasure of catching a pair of performers with long histories in New York’s storied live entertainment scene — “Old Guards” of the industry, … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Positive vibes and seasoned musicality distinguish CYRILLE AIMÉE & THE GUITAR HEROES at Birdland

This past week, I put away my cares away and enjoyed a vibrant concert by distinctive French jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée, who just wrapped up a residency at Birdland Jazz … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – JENN COLELLA returns to 54 Below with an intimate, heartfelt show focused on her musical theater roots

Last night, I had the great pleasure of catching Jenn Colella in cabaret mode at 54 Below. The Tony nominee is no stranger to 54 Below, having twice held court … Continue Reading →