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Singer and actress Bianca Leigh, currently starring in Oh, Mary!, wowed the audience at the Laurie Beechman Theatre on Sunday August 25th with her newest solo cabaret comedy, TRANSVESTIGATION. The star of stage and screen took the stage one last time at the iconic venue, which is in danger of closing. See highlights by photographer Conor Weiss.

Are people born the Worst? Or do they have Worst-ness thrust upon them? In Conor’s case... a little bit of both. Broadway Instagram and TikTok sensation Conor McShane is gearing up for a special return to The Green Room 42 with his show, THE WORST PERSON YOU KNOW DOES A SOLO SHOW AGAIN. You can catch this rising star on Sunday, September 8.

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 album release shows, Isaac Mizrahi, and plenty of jazz.

Kati Neiheisel's new show, London By Night, debuted on August 24th. London was known for her smooth, smoky and sultry delivery of jazz-inspired tunes, many of which were written by her husband, jazz pianist Bobby Troup, best known for writing the song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66.” The show continues on September 26 and October 18. Check out photos from inside the big night!

Ann Hampton Callaway dazzled audiences at 54 Below this week with Finding Beauty: Inspired Classics and Originals. The show continues with a final performance tonight. It features classics that inspire Callaway, like Carole King, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Joni Mitchell, as well as some of her own originals. Check out photos here!

This Monday, August 26, Birdland Jazz Club will present multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Karen Mack celebrating her new solo album Catch & Keep, a fun mix of contemporary jazz classics alongside originals that speak to how we hold onto things and how we let go. We spoke with Mack about the new album and her songwriting inspiration.

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer, kept on rolling this Sunday, August 18, at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club. The bi-monthly series celebrates the American Songbook. This month's edition, NOTHIN’ BUT DUKE ELLINGTON, paid tribute to jazz’s greatest icon, who celebrated his 125th birthday this year. Check out photos from inside the big event.

Singer Kati Neiheisel is returning to Pangea this week in a new show featuring songs performed by Julie London. London was known for her smooth, smoky and sultry delivery of jazz-inspired tunes. You can see LONDON BY NIGHT this Saturday, August 24, Thursday, September 26 and Friday, October 18. Read a conversation with Neiheisel about the show.

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 singer-songwriters, 'dragapella,' and plenty of jazz.

Going to see live music and cabaret shows can be a transcendent experience. However, in NYC, those tickets can get pricey. Fear not, though: we’ve put together a few ways to see top-notch shows without breaking the bank. Venues know that not everyone can easily afford to shell out $100 on an evening out, and many offer affordable options.

THE BRYCE EDWARDS FRIVOLITY HOUR is back at Birdland by popular demand on Monday, September 9 at 7 pm. Leading a hot jazz band, Edwards brings his singular verve and sensibility to songs made famous by great artists such as Cliff Edwards, Ted Lewis, Jack Teagarden, Rudy Vallée, and Bing Crosby.

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 plenty of jazz, examinations of gender and a RENT reunion.

Two-time Tony Award nominee Christopher Sieber is back at 54 Below. On August 19 and 20, he'll share stories, songs, and the disasters and triumphs onstage and off from his experience in over 14 Broadway shows including Company, The Prom, Matilda, Spamalot and Shrek! We spoke with Sieber about the upcoming concert, and what he’s been up to lately.

The Lineup with Susie Mosher was back in full force this week on Tuesday August 6th at Birdland Jazz Club. Every other Tuesday night, the singer hosts an array of talent, mixing talented up-and-comers with established performers for a wild, anything-goes cabaret variety show. See highlights from the night below snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.

Cabaret singer Michael Walters, who has the distinction of being the longest-running Dame Edna tribute act in the world, is making his off-Broadway debut with the character on Saturday 9/7 at the Triad Theater. OVERDRESSED FOR THE APOCALYPSE features original songs and material, plus that special brand of Dame Edna humor.

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 jazz, gospel, a RENT reunion and a cabaret competition.

Writer and performer Jeff Hiller has had a busy year filming Somebody, Somwhere season 3 (which debuts this fall) and touring with Middle Aged Ingenue, his show about finally getting his breakout role at age 45 and everything that came before that. He's debuting his new show, JEFF HILLER IS BASIC, at NYC's Joe’s Pub with shows August 12 and 14.

Joshua Turchin, a young multi-hyphenate, is a burgeoning Music Director, actor, singer, improviser, social media star, and producer, among other things. Turchin is producing and Music Directing shows about surviving high school on August 6th (54 SURVIVES HIGH SCHOOL) and Greek myths on August 11th (54 SINGS GREEK MYTHS).

Nelson Aspen and Allyson Briggs have a new tribute show to the great Tony Bennett, who passed away last July at the age of 96. You can catch Tony Bennett: A Tribute on August 7th at the Green Room 42 near Times Square. The Green Room 42 show will feature clips from his time with Bennett, reflections on his humanitarian work, career highlights, support of young musicians, and, of course, plenty of songs from the great American songbook that Bennett infused with his signature style.

Jeff Harnar's Sammy Cahn show was a delightful escape into another era of music performed by a master and his very talented friends (Clint Holmes, MOIPEl and Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis). Harnar's new Cahn album is out now from PS Classics.