[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, March 29, 2018.] It feels as if Anita Gillette has been part of our lives forever. On Broadway and Off-Broadway stages, and on television and […]
Anita Gillette Sings Me And Mr. B.
Ebersole and Stritch Sing of Snow and Memories at Birdland
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, December 27, 2017.] Musicians who have played together for years reunite for two Birdland performances this December. Winter tunes, holiday tunes, tunes of remembrance and family […]
Stacy Kent Dreams Her Dreams
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, December 15, 2017.] Stacey Kent is at Birdland to promote her 2017 album I Know I Dream, and lends her delicate vocals and spare musical stylings to […]
Halston on Life and Death and What’s Between
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, November 25, 2017.] Julie Halston is a librarian of memories, a seeker of wisdom in unexpected places, a literary comedian. She’s been reading to audiences from […]
Callaway Jazzes the Movies
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, November 3, 2017.] Ann Hampton Callaway is a Chicago girl with one of the biggest hearts in cabaret. On a recent evening at Birdland, on a […]
DeLaria Sings Bowie at Birdland
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, October 27, 2017.] Lea DeLaria holds court with passion and grace in her David Bowie tribute show. Twice a night through Saturday October 28 at Birdland […]
Melissa Manchester, Her Fellas, and Unexpected Joy
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, September 14, 2017.] “I finally made it to Birdland!” Melissa Manchester, who has had a career of many decades, with more than a score of albums, […]
Linda Lavin and the Women Who Haunt Her
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, July 30, 2017.] Linda Lavin is a New York City girl who holds audiences rapt by comedic and dramatic performances on television, film, and stage. What […]
Karrin Allyson Swings Low
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, July 30, 2017.] The scene at Birdland this steamy July evening skews young—tables of college-aged pals, a large group of teens from Britain. The bubbling young […]
Jamie deRoy Hosts the Toast of Broadway Old and New
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, May 11, 2017.] Broadway performances past and present were evoked in the newest “Jamie deRoy & Friends” cabaret show on the intimate Birdland stage. This […]
