Cabaret Scenes - Palm Beach

08/04/2024

New Artists Showcase

Arts Club of Washington, Washington, DC, March 29, 2024

Reviewed by Michael Miyazaki

A showcase of students from the American University’s theater, musical theater, jazz, and opera programs.

08/04/2024

M. Can Yasar

A Turkish Rhapsody

Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, March 30, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

An impressive cabaret debut filled with humor and emotion. Yasar belongs on our cabaret stages.

08/04/2024

Craig Pomranz

Berlin to Dylan to Simon & Garfunkel: It’s All Kosher!

Arts Club of Washington, Washington, DC, March 29. 2024

Reviewed by Michael Miyazaki

Pomranz provided powerful vocals and adept song-styling.

03/04/2024

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28/03/2024

Leslie Uggams

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

54 Below, NYC, March 21, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Age had not dimmed her musical instrument.

26/03/2024

Audra McDonald with Seth Rudetsky

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale, AZ, March 23, 2024

Reviewed by Lynn Timmons

McDonald uses her breath and her voice to crawl inside the listener

26/03/2024

Adam LaPorte

Piece of Work

The Green Room 42, NYC, March 20, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

A charming and energetic singer/songwriter.

23/03/2024

Craig Rubano

Take the Moment

Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, March 15, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

He can reach a big emotional climax when it’s required, but he is also a quiet, gentle soul who charms the audience with his sensitivity, his compassion, and his sincerity.

23/03/2024

Rony Goffer and Adi Kozlovsky

Miss Cast Me

Chelsea Table + Stage, NYC, March 17, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

It was a fun evening that could have benefited from more focused patter and better staging.

18/03/2024

Victoria Elena

Confessions of a Professional Princess

The Green Room 42, NYC, March 5, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

A smart and witty performer.

18/03/2024

Hugh Panaro

Man Without a Mask

54 Below, NYC, March 6, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Brought his exquisite tenor voice.

18/03/2024

Meg Flather, Karen Mack, Rosemary Loar, and Tracy Stark

A Soft Opening of a Potential New Cabaret Venue

Central Park Café, NYC, March 9, 2024

Reviewed by Alix Cohen

A new cabaret venue opens.

18/03/2024

Lisa Viggiano & Wells Hanley

These Things First

Chelsea Table & Stage, NYC, March 3, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

A charmed evening.

18/03/2024

It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter

Birdland, NYC, March 11, 2024

Reviewed by Alix Cohen

It would be hard to top this performance.

13/03/2024

The Connector

MCC Theater, NYC, March 10, 2024

Theater Review by Chip Deffaa

This show has substance and a lot of power.

13/03/2024

André De Shields

Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Haarlem Nocturne

54 Below, NYC, February 20, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

What a remarkable and singular evening this was for all concerned.

13/03/2024

Jenn Bornstein

Diary of a Pizza Bagel’s Daughter

Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, February 23, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

The program wasn’t perfect, but it was very smart.

13/03/2024

Lucie Arnaz

I Got the Job! Songs from My Musical Past

Musical Instrument Museum Music Theatre, Phoenix, AZ, March 4, 2024

Reviewed by Lynn Timmons Edwards

She has the gift of song-speak and delivers every lyric conversationally and right on pitch.

13/03/2024

Natalie Douglas

Back to the Garden

Birdland, NYC, February 26, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Each song proved one thing: Natalie Douglas does it right!

13/03/2024

Storm Large

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale, AZ, February 28, 2024

Reviewed by Lynn Timmons Edwards

She is irreverent, gutsy, and unapologetic for her language, her tattoos, and her passion for songs.

13/03/2024

Camille Diamond

Over the Moon… On Pluto Transit

Don’t Tell Mama, NYC, February 25, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Diamond showed a great ability throughout the show to deliver lyrics with both sensitivity and understanding.

13/03/2024

New York City Gay Men’s Chorus

Broadway Off-Kilter

Chelsea Table + Stage, NYC, February 29, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Their singing was especially fine.

13/03/2024

Alice Tatum

The Nash, Phoenix, AZ, March 8, 2024

Reviewed by Lynn Timmons Edwards

Alice Tatum is a polished, professional singer.

04/03/2024

Marieann Meringolo

Nice ‘N’ Easy: The Songs of Alan & Marilyn Bergman

Chelsea Table + Stage, NYC, February 18, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Meringolo’s voice has matured and it beautifully enhances her careful exploration of the lyrics.

04/03/2024

Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano

The Songbook from Sinatra to Sondheim to Sting

Birdland Theater, NYC, February 11, 2024

Reviewed by Bart Greenberg

Every song was a highlight in this magical program.

04/03/2024

Happy 95th Birthday Peter Leavy!!!

Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, February 25, 2024

By Alix Cohen

Photos by Maryann Lopinto

Happy 95th Birthday Peter Leavy!!! Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, February 25, 2024 By Alix Cohen Photos by Maryann Lopinto On Sunday, February 25, the American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes magazine threw a 95th birthday party for Peter Leavy, longtime stalwart supporter of the magazine, c...

27/02/2024

Here is the cover of our March/April 2024 issue featuring Leslie Uggams, start of Broadway, TV, movies, and cabaret! She discusses her faceted career with Rian Keating. Also in the issue are articles on Jason Henderson by Alix Cohen, Andrew Walesch by Lynn Timmons Edwards, the two Silver Anniversary Celebrations in Chicago by Carla Gordon, an In Memoriam of Sara Rice, and Harlan Taylor's thoughts on being a Vocal Accompanist. Also included are photo spreads of the 2023 Singnasium Gala, the 2023 Broadway World Cabaret Award winners, and the CD release show for Russ Lorenson's Standard Time: Live in New York. Plus news; cabaret, CD, and musical theater reviews; Picks; and Listings. Not receiving Cabaret Scenes at home? Go to https://americansongbookassociation.org/get-involved/donate/ to become a member. Your tax-deductible donation of $65 will give you 6 issues of the magazine.

26/02/2024

Cabaret Scenes Feature
A Conversation with Kristina Aguilar
February 23, 2024
By Clifford Bell

Singer Katrina Aguilar discusses the genesis of her upcoming show.

21/02/2024

Jane Scheckter

I’ll Take Romance

February 20, 2024

CD Reviewed by Alix Cohen

Vocals surround listeners with warmth, and the arrangements by pianist Tedd Firth are graceful, rich, and collaborative.