Anita Gillette Sings Me And Mr. B.
[Original 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 […]
Ebersole and Stritch Sing of Snow and Memories at Birdland
[Original 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 […]
Stacy Kent Dreams Her Dreams
[Original 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 […]
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 […]
Callaway Jazzes the Movies
[Original 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 […]
DeLaria Sings Bowie at Birdland
[Original 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 […]
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 […]
Linda Lavin and the Women Who Haunt Her
[Original 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. […]
Karrin Allyson Swings Low
[Original 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 […]
Jamie deRoy Hosts the Toast of Broadway Old and New
[Original 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 […]
Julie Halston Reads Her Life
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, September 17, 2016.] “Sit back, relax, Mama’s gonna read.” The lanky instantly recognizable and inviting presence of Julie Halston, described as “a cross […]
Natalie Douglas and Two Stevies
[article as originally published in Theater Pizzazz, September 12, 2016.] [featured image caption: [L-R] Natalie Douglas and music director Brian Nash. Image by Kevin Alvey.] Natalie Douglas, a New York cabaret […]
review: colleen mchugh prêt-à-porter
Colleen McHugh: “Prêt-à-Porter: Cole Porter’s French Connections” with Tedd Firth (piano), Aaron Weinstein (violin), Matt Munisteri (guitar), Steve Doyle (bass) and Harry Allen (tenor sax). Birdland, 315 West 44th Street July […]
review: schmoolie & minnooli at birdland
Schmoolie & Minnooli (Sam Harris and Liza Minnelli) Birdland, 315 West 44th Street Two night engagement — November 20 at 6pm and November 21 at 7pm event web site Reviewed […]
urban excavations 