Cabaret Theater Reviews: Best Shows & Critic Recommendations Page 2

Review: Tim Connell Makes Green Room 42 Debut With 'TIS THE SEASON
by Stephen Mosher - December 06, 2024

There's nothing twee, only Tim....

Review: THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW at Kings Theatre Is Full of Heart & Hilarity
by Nathan Johnson - December 08, 2024

The duo’s signature parodies are unexpected, clever, and oftentimes side-splitting. Whether it’s a cheeky jab at holiday tropes or a heartfelt moment of reflection, every beat is infused with their unique brand of humor and insight....

Review: Kevin Chamberlin And Audience Were FINDING THE JOY at The Green Room 42
by Stephen Mosher - December 06, 2024

Notice Kevin Chamberlin in his authentic and auspicious solo show debut....

Review: SAMUEL VINCENT AUBUCHAN & FRIENDS Sing Burt Bacharach with Joy at Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - December 04, 2024

Samuel Vincent Aubuchon and friends sing songs from yesteryear with energy and fondness. The Burt Bacharach tunes in this 12/3 show bring nostalgia and smiles....

Review: Heather Headley Beautifully Bewitching at 92NY
by Stephen Mosher - December 03, 2024

92NY does their audiences a solid by booking in one of the industry's great entertainers....

Review: Ann Talman Shines in ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND THE SHADOW OF HER SMILE at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - December 03, 2024

Talman’s affectionate tribute to Elizabeth Taylor and her story of a friendship that transcended Hollywood glamour made for an unforgettable evening. The show beautifully reflected the deep connection Talman shared with the iconic actress....

Review: Monika Chrząstowska Pays Homage To Wiera Gran at the Polish Consulate
by Lydia Singer - December 02, 2024

The Singer Warsaw Festival of Jewish Culture, organized by the Shalom Foundation, returned to New York City in November for a third year of programming. Monika Chrząstowska paid homage to celebrated yet complex entertainer Wiera Gran....

Review: Melodie Wolford's WAITING IN THE WINGS at The Triad Is Worth Waiting For
by Rob Lester - November 29, 2024

WAITING IN THE WINGS at The Triad tells of the tribulations and triumphs of an understudy. Melodie Wolford is the talented lady in question. There's no question that she's star-worthy, not just star-adjacent....

Review: NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Is a State of Bliss with the Callaways at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - November 28, 2024

Sisters Liz & Ann Hampton Callaway are in a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND at 54 Below through November 30, singing about NYC, their younger years, love, life, etc., with glorious harmony and emotions with a terrific trio led by pianist Alex Rybeck....

Review: Joanne Halev Ends Five-Year Break With SAILING ON at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - November 27, 2024

Joanne Halev, who started with a bang with her cabaret debut five years ago, has returned to make a big noise again....

Review: LISA STEPHEN FRIDAY Leads A Rock Revolution at Joe's Pub
by Stephen Mosher - November 27, 2024

'This is our time to change the world.' So sayeth Lisa Stephen Friday. She means it and she is equal to the task....

Monét x Change Brings Warmth and Humor With New Show LIFE BE LIFIN at Joe's Pub
by Lydia Singer - November 27, 2024

Monét X Change is quick-witted, funny, and charming. She gets intimate and personal in her new show LIFE BE LIFIN, a show as heartwarming as it is hilarious. Monét x Change is bringing “Life Be Lifin” on tour in January-February 2025....

Review: Amy Wolk's Glorious Return To The Stage at Don't Tell Mama
by Analisa Bell - November 27, 2024

Amy Wolk’s one-woman show Amy Has Some Things to Wolk On, performed at Don’t Tell Mama on Monday, November 25, was a delightful and hilarious journey showcasing her unique comedic sensibility and impressive vocal talent....

Review: DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT Rescues Broadway's Cut Songs at The Green Room 42
by Rob Lester - November 26, 2024

DIDN'T MAKE THE CUT at The Green Room 42 dipped into the discards from Broadway scores to reveal what was first intended. The 11/12 show was a worthy reminder that some songs cut from Broadway shows are intriguing ancestors worth meeting....

Review: Australian Theatre Festival NYC's Cabaret Brought The Best Of Oz On B'way To Green Room 42
by Analisa Bell - November 26, 2024

The Australian Theatre Festival NYC continues to be a highlight of this reviewer’s calendar, offering a taste of down-under brilliance with every performance. It was a thrilling celebration of Aussie talent....

Review: Joshua Redman Group Captivates Jazz At Lincoln Center Crowd
by Analisa Bell - November 20, 2024

Joshua Redman and company put on an epic performance on 11/16. Redman’s saxophone gleamed with his signature liquid-gold tone, while his mellifluous improvisation intertwined beautifully with Gabrielle Cavassa’s smooth, silky vocals....

Review: Justin Vivian Bond Radiates Power at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Yang - November 18, 2024

Trans icon Justin Vivian Bond dazzles in 'Oh Well,' a genre-defying cabaret inspired by the classic lesbian novel 'The Well of Loneliness.' Bond transforms songs by LGBT artists into a powerful meditation on resistance, survival, and joy....

Review: Max Von Essen and the NY Pops Hit All the Right Notes at Carnegie Hall
by Sharon Ellman - November 18, 2024

This reviewer thoroughly enjoyed the evening of American Songbook scores from Max Von Essen. The NY Pops' 2024-25 season continues with Merry and Bright, their holiday celebration with Jessica Vosk on December 20 and 21, 2024....

Review: The Showbroads FA-LA-LA-LA FABULOUS! at The Triad The First Gift of the Season
by Stephen Mosher - November 17, 2024

Four years later, The Showbroads are this season's biggest gift....

Review: Senzel Ahmady Is Ready For Broadway in LIFE OF A DROPOUT PRINCESS at 54 Below
by Maya Gengozian - November 16, 2024

After two years touring North America on a magic carpet as Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Aladdin, Senzel Ahmady made her solo debut with a bang, with a well-crafted musical story of her journey from full-time student to traveling Disney princess....

Review: Lorna Dallas Picture Perfect In SNAPSHOTS at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - November 14, 2024

No mere case of a singer standing on a stage and singing notes is a Lorna Dallas performance - these are stories. ...

Review: Kim David Smith Vamping Through Hallo-Wien
by Chloe Yang - November 14, 2024

Kim David Smith captured Marlene Dietrich's essence in a Halloween-themed cabaret at New York's Café Sabarsky, with a repertoire spanning Weimar classics and pop mashups. Accompanied by pianist Tracy Stark, the show exemplified cabaret as a celebration of artistic freedom, and a vital sanctuary for ...

Review: BROADWAY MELODY Marries Story & Songs at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - November 15, 2024

Jack Viertel's new novel mixes some bits of actual theatre productions, people, places, and songs into its fiction. The author read excerpts from the book for a program he hosted and co-produced at 54 Below, with guest singers performing relevant/referenced songs....

Review: Marya Zimmet's Passion Shines Through at Don't Tella Mama
by Lydia Singer - November 13, 2024

Marya Zimmet’s Zimmet Time… And The Livin’s Too Easy at Don’t Tell Mama is a dose of classic cabaret. She draws on old standards as well as soft rock, and then mixes in a couple left field musical choices, making for an engaging experience....

Review: KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Has Pizzazz at 54 Below
by Rob Lester - November 12, 2024

KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ at 54 Below, with dates in Chicago this week, is a solid show by a musical pro and her long-time music director at the piano....