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The Christine Jorgensen Show, the acclaimed musical production that captivated sold-out audiences last spring at 59E59 Theatres, returns to NYC for a limited engagement at HERE 10/10 to 11/17. We spoke with Mark Nadler about the process of putting the show together, how cabaret informs his acting process, and what audiences can expect from the show

Linda Purl, best known for “Happy Days,” “Matlock,” and “The Office,” returns to 54 Below with Possibilities: Songs of Hope, Risk, and Maybe. Purl celebrates the spirit of adventure with songs about dreaming big, leaps of faith, indecision, and the carnival rides of our universal quest for happiness. Read a conversation about the 10/22 show

On Sunday, October 6, MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver premiered her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend—the brilliant Anthony Newley! What a Man! will continue with a second performance on Friday, November 1, 7 pm at Don’t Tell Mama. See photos from the opening night.

The annual gala raises funds for the only medically tailored meal nonprofit in the New York Metropolitan area. The sold-out gala will also feature a special performance by Sam Smith.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show, the Stylistics and a gala for the Beechman.

Julio Iglesias, Jr hit it out of the park from the get-go with his strong vocals and uplifting spirit. His debut residency at the Cafe Carlyle runs tonight through Saturday 10/6. The evening features some of his favorite songs that he heard growing up, plus some of his father’s own songs, including the classic “To All the Girls I’ve Loved Before.”

Stage, film and television star Juan Pablo Di Pace will return to 54 Below on 10/4 and 10/5 with a brand new show. Di Pace will pay tribute to iconic songs from Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim, Kander & Ebb, and the Bee Gees – plus original compositions. Read a conversation with Di Pace about his upcoming cabaret show and film debut later this month.

Singaporean songwriter Cheeyang Ng is back at Joe’s Pub this Saturday 10/5 with an evening of songs from their various musicals-in-development, including Eastbound with Khiyon Hursey (Hamilton) and Māyā with Eric Sorrels (Kennedy Center). Read a conversation with Ng about the show and their journey to champion underrepresented voices.

Multi-platinum recording artist Sam Harris (STAR SEARCH) is back at 54 Below on 11/1 and 11/2 with BEYOND THE RAINBOW. Harris lost his voice for nearly three years. He feared he might never recover. However, with resilience, and encouragement from Patti LuPone herself, he's back and stronger than ever.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including an Anthony Newley tribute, Marilyn Maye, and Graham Nash.

On Sunday, 10/6 and Friday, 11/1 at 7 pm, you can catch What a Man! Goldie Dver Sings Anthony Newley at Don’t Tell Mama. MAC Award Winner and 2024 Female Vocalist Nominee Goldie Dver will premiere her sensational tribute to actor, singer, composer/lyricist, icon, and her personal friend Anthony Newley! Read a conversation with Dver about the show.

Cheyenne Jackson is laying himself bare on stage at 54 Below, nightly through Sunday September 29 with his hilarious new show Signs of Life. Jackson weaves stories and confessions about his life in between songs. At each show, he'll be joined by a different guest. The rest of the run is almost sold out – so make sure to get your tickets now.

Comedic cabaret artist David Mills is back at Pangea with a brand new show, Stay Lost, which plays 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, and 11/16 and 11/23. Mills strives to make sense of this terrifying moment. Stay Lost is a powerful and hilarious tribute to resilience and perseverance an urgent plea to ‘keep going’.Read a conversation with Mills about Stay Lost.

This weekend, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) kicked off Jazz at Lincoln Center's 37th season and celebrated the 20th anniversary of Frederick P. Rose Hall with Hot Jazz & Swing. It featured special guests Kurt Elling and Shenel Johns. See photos from the 9/20 show taken by Gilberto Tadday, courtesy of JALC.

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Cheyenne Jackson's Signs of Life, musical comedy and John Cameron Mitchell

Emmy- and Grammy-nominated performer Cheyenne Jackson (30 ROCK, AMERICAN HORROR STORY) is back at 54 Below with his new show, Signs of Life. The show begins its run tonight and continues nightly through Sunday 9/29. His new show is a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the cosmic twists that have shaped his remarkable path.

TV star Tony Danza honors his hero Frank Sinatra nightly through September 22nd with SINATRA AND STORIES. Danza is packed to the gills with charm, much like his hero Sinatra. Mesmerizing to watch, he shows off his many talents throughout the night. The run is completely sold out, but you can join the waitlist by visiting Cafe Carlyle's website. <span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">See what our critic had to say. </span>

On Monday 9/16, producer Cesario Tirado-Ortiz welcomed an appreciative audience at 54 Below to Their Pronouns Are Él/ Elle/ Ella, a concert all about trans Latine performers playing their dream roles and spotlighting gender diversity! See photos from the night below taken by photographer Conor Weiss.

Next Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm, catch musical comedian Tim Murray's latest show at Joe's Pub. Fresh off a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Tim Murray is WITCHES is a mix of stand-up and original comedy songs about Tim's favorite pop culture witches. Murray is like a gay Bo Burnham, but painted green and doing drag!

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We've got you covered with top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including trans latine performers, a Rodgers & Hammerstein tribute and the JLCO kickoff.