Manhattan Association of Cabarets

Frank Dain: A Celebraton—24 Years in the Making!
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Frank reprises his show celebrating the release of his new CD, I’ve Had a Love, with a look back at his 2001 release I Thought About You. Kathleen Landis is music director/pianist, Ted Stafford is on guitar, and Boots Maleson is on bass. Lennie Watts direct.

Meri Ziev presents "From 8 Tracks to Livestreams" with the Gregory Toroian Trio
2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-19 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Where did you first hear your favorite song? Was it on the radio? A turntable? A mother’s lullaby? For Meri, it was the 8 Tracks in her father’s Buick Riviera. Join Meri Ziev and the Gregory Toroian Trio on a journey through the generations, the genres, the times, the technology, and the tunes that have become the soundtracks to our lives. From Cy Coleman & Carolyn Leigh to Brandi Carlisle & Brandy Clark, let the music keep playing! Directed by Lina Koutrakos.

SHADOWS
2025-10-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Returning to Don’t Tell Mama from Boston, this Encore Presentation of Lisa Kantor’s NYC sold out debut cabaret “SHADOWS” gives us a peek behind the curtains and an opportunity to celebrate the iconic singers who stood center stage inside the smoky clubs, speakeasies and cabarets of the 1940’s.
During the “Golden Era of Nightclubs,” live music thrived in intimate settings that felt raw and real. Lisa Kantor pays homage to and weaves in and out of this extraordinary era, with the songs of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, The Gershwins, Peggy Lee and more.
Through the singers’ voices that were integrally woven into the fabric of the times, Lisa invites us inside the club, where the music tells stories, people are transported, and the energy is always electric!

• Winner of the 2025 Mike Renzi Spotlight Award •

Lisa “swung, crooned and balladeered her way through the Great American Songbook as if born to it… Her relaxed and comfortable on-stage presence enables us to just sit back and luxuriate in her silky alto and soft vibrato and her occasional well-placed jazz inflections that shimmered.”
Cabaret Scenes 2024

Terri Dannenberg: Everything!
2025-10-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Saturday, October 18 – 7pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!) RESERVE NOW for Friday, February 20 – 7pm! https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9471-terri-dannenberg-everything-encore-performance-2-20-26
Terri Dannenberg steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated solo cabaret debut, Everything, at Don’t Tell Mama, directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical direction and arrangements by Gregory Toroian. Whether interpreting a song with quiet intimacy or bringing down the house with energy, Terri’s performances reflect her love of story and her belief that music has the power to bring people closer together.
Terri Dannenberg is a New York–based vocalist and actress who brings heart, humor, and storytelling to every performance. A proud native of the city, she has appeared in regional theater productions and graced the stage at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall—twice. In NYC’s vibrant cabaret scene, Terri has performed at Don’t Tell Mama, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Pangea, The Green Room 42, and The Triad, where audiences have come to know her for her authenticity and ease in connecting with a room.
Terri Dannenberg: Everything!
Don’t Tell Mama, NYC
Saturday, October 18 – 7pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Sunday, November 9 – 4pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Saturday, December 6 – 7pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Friday, February 20 – 7pm (seating from 6:15 PM) – RESERVE NOW!
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9471-terri-dannenberg-everything-encore-performance-2-20-26
Vocalist Terri Dannenberg
Musical director/arranger Gregory Toroian on Piano
Skip Ward on Bass
David Silliman on Drums
Directed by Lina Koutrakos
Don’t Tell Mama
343 W. 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
donttellmamanyc.com
$25 cover ($15 MAC Members) + $20 two-drink minimum per person
Food menu available / CASH ONLY

Life Well Lived with Ted Grace and Ethel Ryerson
2025-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Two seasoned travelers of lives well lived, Ted and Ethel invite you to take a musical journey with them to some highlights along the way and the adventures yet to come.

JOSEPHINE’S in the NAPOLEON ROOM – Boston’s best professionals and tomorrow’s rising stars singing JAZZ, BROADWAY & MADCAP CABARET! Dinner seating starts at 5:00 pm and the one hour show begins at 6:00 pm. RESERVATIONS strongly recommended.

Reservations at www.clubcafe.com/club-events/ethel-ryerson-ted-grace-101925/

Jeremy Sussman: From No Business to Show Business
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
The story of a man who endures the trappings of a desk-bound attorney so he can fantasize about and then pursue his love of performing. But he’ll still consult.
Jeremy Sussman returns to Don’t Tell Mama in From No Business to Show Business. Through lesser-known and quirky novelty songs, as well as the standards of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Van Heusen and Burke, Adler and Ross, Cahn and Styne, Harold Rome and others, Sussman, an offbeat and captivating performer (usually in a hat), tells the story of how he charmed (mollified?) his parents by earning a law degree while privately pursuing his love of performing and piano-playing on the side. For Sussman, No Business is anything that is not Show Business.
“Jeremy Sussman loves old and obscure songs and shares that passion with his audiences with charm and enthusiasm.” ~ Bart Greenberg, Cabaret Scenes
From No Business to Show Business
Vocalist Jeremy Sussman
Musical director/arranger Gregory Toroian on piano
Skip Ward on bass
David Silliman on drums
Directed by Geoff Stoner
Don’t Tell Mama
343 W. 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
donttellmamanyc.com
$20 cover ($15 MAC Members) + $20 two-drink minimum per person
Food menu available / CASH ONLY
RESERVATIONS:
*Sunday, September 28 @ 4 PM (seating from 3:15 PM)
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9217-jeremy-sussman-9-28-25
*Thursday, October 9 @ 7 PM (seating from 6:15 PM)
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9218-jeremy-sussman-10-9-25
*Tuesday, October 21 @ 7PM (seating from 6:15 PM)
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9219-jeremy-sussman-10-21-25

Dear Blossom
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
MAC member and DC Cabaret Network president Heather Frank makes her NY solo debut with a new show, “Dear Blossom,” inspired by the musical life of Blossom Dearie. Directed by Lina Koutrakis; musical director Gregory Toroian.

Sammy & Sinatra at The Sands
2025-10-25 04:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
With his award-winning vocals, Brian De Lorenzo celebrates Sammy Davis, Jr. and Frank Sinatra: two iconic performers of the 20th century who appeared at one of the icons of mid-century Las Vegas — the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel and Casino. Songs associated with these two giants of entertainment such as “Birth of the Blues,” “Too Close for Comfort,” and “In the Still of the Night” will be part of this special and entertaining program.
“Top-Ten of New York Cabaret” and Talent America “Performer of the Year” Brian De Lorenzo is an award-winning singer, actor, and songwriter equally at home in nightclubs, concert halls, and theatres. He has appeared at The Metropolitan Room, The Iridium, Don’t Tell Mama, Eighty-Eight’s, the New York Cabaret Convention, and the International Cabaret Festival in New York; the Chicago Cabaret Convention; Scullers Jazz Club and Club Café (Boston); three Boston Cabaret Festivals; The Pheasantry Jazz Club in London; The Palm, and Incanto in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; the Cape Cod Cabaret Festival; and multiple times at CabaretFest! Provincetown since its founding in the year 2000.
He has been a featured performer with the Western New York Chamber Orchestra, the Parkway Concert Orchestra, and the Little Apple Big Band.
Beverly Creasey of Cabaret Scenes magazine said, “there are good shows and there are great shows, but once in a blue moon you’re at a cabaret and you know something extraordinary is going on.”

Frank Dain: A Celebration—24 Years in the Making!
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Frank reprises his show celebrating the release of his new CD, I’ve Had a Love, with a look back at his 2001 release I Thought About You. Kathleen Landis is music director/pianist, Peter Calo is on guitar, and Boots Maleson is on bass. Lennie Watts direct.

When In Love
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Chelsea Table + Stage, 152 W 26th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Hi fellow MACers! We premiered a new show this past spring called When in Love, and the word-of-mouth was SOOOOO positive, so we decided to bring it back one more time. AND, we are offering a discount for MAC members. Use Code: MACinLOVE to get in for $15.00
It’s an eclectic night of music, band-less, just Christopher Denny & me, delving into the humor and heart of intimacy. Reservations recommended! Would love to see you there!

FRANK sings FRANK – Return Engagement - SAVE THE DATE 10/29 @ 7 p.m.
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
FRANK sings FRANK
Wednesday, October 29th @ 7 p.m – doors open at 6:15
Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street NYC

Frank McDonough sings Frank Sinatra
2023 Mac Award Nominee for Best Male Vocalist
2022 Singnasium’s Trailblaizer Award
with special guest Mary Ellen Ryan (IT”S HER BIRTHDAY !)
Bistro Award Winning Director Tanya Moberly
Multiple Award Winning Music Director Ricky Ritzel
Photo: Helane Blumfield/Graphics Frank Dain
$20 cover ($15 MAC) $20/2-Drink Minimum / Cash Only
Food Menu Available
TICKETS:
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9291-frank-mcdonough-frank-sings-frank-10-29-25

“Mr. McDonough himself is greatly reminiscent of a Las Vegas crooner, a lounge lizard having fun at his favorite pastime.” Stephen Mosher of Broadway World

WonderFULL: The Music of Stevie Wonder
2025-10-29 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Ave 4th floor of the Yotel, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
Enjoy the glorious, love- and life-affirming songs of Stevie Wonder with 10 singers and a 5-piece band in “WonderFULL,” directed by Lina Koutrakos. Featuring musical director Gregory Toroian on piano, Peter Calo on guitar, Ted Kooshian on keyboard, Paul Adamy on bass, David Silliman on drums, with vocalists Margaret Curry, Diane D’Angelo, Mary Sue Daniels, Terri Dannenberg, Lisa Dennett, Robert Gino, Linda Kahn, Kati Neiheisel, Jamie Salzano, and Deborah Stone. Celebrate the wonder in the music of Stevie Wonder! (This workshop show was originally performed at Triad Theater on March 30th.)
Wednesday, October 29 at 7PM

The Green Room 42
570 Tenth Avenue
New York, NY 10036
Inside YOTEL, Fourth Floor

Reservations: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/YRXd4VVHV9oMntNOHnsm/ZmlMi74elPQMfsNLGni5

Dear Blossom
2025-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
MAC member and DC Cabaret Network board president Heather Frank makes her NY solo debut with “Dear Blossom,” a new show inspired by the musical life of Blossom Dearie. Directed by Lina Koutrakos; musical director Gregory Toroian. One night only: October 22, 7pm.

MARNIE KLAR SINGS CARLY SIMON
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Marnie Klar Sings Carly Simon
Bistro Award Winner
3 Time MAC Award Nominee
With:
Steven Ray Watkins on Piano
Matt Scharfglass on Bass
Don Kelly on Drums
Directed by: Tanya Moberly
$20.00 cover charge and a $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
$15.00 cover charge and a $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person for MAC members
CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 6:15pm
Approximate running time: 65 minutes

“LOOK AT ME NOW”
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
“Look At Me Now” Nov 5, 2025
Chris Autore is celebratring an extraordinary 75 years in show business with a special performance highlighting music from 1950 – 2025. The show features a vibrant mix of Pop and Broadway hits, backed by a talented 3 piece band led by Ike Reeves on piano. Chris will share a piece of history from the 1950’s of when he was a cast member on the Horn n Hardart Children’s Hr in NY at NBC studios in the company of Tallulah Bankhead, Connie Francis, Rosemary Clooney, Eddie Fisher, Bernadette Peters, and Carol King. The bio show also shines light on the life of the musician who survived the life challenges of the music industry. Don’t miss this exciting show on November 5, 2025 starting at 7pm at Don’t Tell Mama. A true cabaret show place.
(Seating from 615pm) Don’t tell Mama. 243 W 46th St between 8th and 9th Ave.

NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS
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Diane D’Angelo: Closing Credits
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Ave 4th floor of the Yotel, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
2025 MAC Hanson Award Winner, DIANE D’ANGELO has performed for Presidents, rocked Burning Man, and can be heard on the soundtrack for The Godfather Part III. Now she’s back where she belongs – lighting up the stage at The Green Room 42 with an encore performance of her latest cabaret creation: Closing Credits, which premiered November 12, 2024, at The Green Room 42, followed by encore performances on May 15, 2025, at Laurie Beechman Theatre, and July 17, 2025 at Chelsea Table + Stage.
Closing Credits is inspired by magical movie moments when D’Angelo found herself alone in the theater as film credits rolled, savoring the songs that played over these final frames. D’Angelo’s musical tasting menu includes songs from a wide range of movies, from timeless classics to modern favorites like Working Girl, The Shape of Water, Lilo & Stitch, and many more. D’Angelo’s ability to reimagine songs with her captivating vocals and dynamic performance creates a truly unforgettable experience. Directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS, with musical director/arranger GREGORY TOROIAN on piano, TOM HUBBARD on bass and DAVID SILLIMAN on drums, Closing Credits promises an eclectic mix of musical emotions.
“The artist has a voice whose obvious power is selectively employed and deftly controlled, nuanced theatrical chops, a sense of playful, sometimes sexy fun, and style…Oh, and the lady can moooove.” ~ Alix Cohen, Woman Around Town
“With absolute confidence and enviable stage presence, Diane D’Angelo commands the stage and every musical offering, whatever the originating genre.” ~ Stephen Mosher, BroadwayWorld
“D’Angelo has a warm, welcoming affect, and her voice seems to gravitate toward songs that are big, bright, glamorous and exciting.” ~ Mark Dundas Wood, Bistro Bits
Closing Credits
Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:00 PM
(Doors open at 6:00 PM)
The Green Room 42
570 Tenth Avenue, Inside YOTEL, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10036
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com
$27 – $58 cover (fees included) – For 20% discount use Promo code: DIANE20 [Tickets for on-site seating at TGR42 are Promo Eligible for discounts; VenueStream (LiveStream) tickets are NOT Eligible for discounts.]
Food and beverages available (no minimum)
TICKETS: https://shorturl.at/Tq02V
LIVESTREAM Available

STEVE MAGNUSSON - THAT HAPPY FEELING
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Steve Magnusson: That Happy Feeling
NYC Cabaret Debut
Music Direction by Dan Furman
Directed by Tanya Moberly
$15.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
$10.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person for MAC Members
https://www.stevemagnusson-actor.com/
CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 6:15pm
Approximate running time: 65 minutes

Linda Kahn: Wait 'Til You See What's Next
2025-11-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz on Main, 37 S Moger Ave, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10536, United States
Linda Kahn sings her Bistro Award Winning Album, Wait ‘Til You See What’s Next, in an evening of romantic and inspiring songs – produced and directed by composer and Broadway luminary, David Friedman. Accompanied by renowned pianist Mark Hartman, Linda shares her personal stories of love, life and dreams through the music of Jason Robert Brown, Alan Jay Lerner, John Kander, Julie Gold, Harold Arlen, and Barry Manilow.
Linda Kahn’s 2024 Bistro Award Winner, Outstanding Recording, Wait ‘Til You See What’s Next, is available to stream or download at Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon music.
“While the album would be worthwhile simply for the introduction of a remarkably talented singer, it is so much more than that. On the music side, it is a gallery of some of New York cabaret’s finest arrangers, accompanists, and musicians. Unlike many recordings featuring multiple music directors which can seem ‘cut & paste,’ this one remains a cohesive and singular statement. It is a work of art.” ~ Gerry Geddes, Bistro Awards

Juliet Ewing: Simply ’S Wonderful, The Magic of Gershwin
2025-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chelsea Table + Stage, 152 W 26th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Juliet Ewing celebrates the music of George Gershwin and her recently released album, Simply ’S Wonderful, The Magic of Gershwin. Directed by Lina Koutrakos, with musical director Ron Drotos on piano, Michael O’Brien on bass, and Eric Halvorson on drums, Ewing performs songs from the album and from her celebrated cabaret show Rise Up Singing – The Music of George Gershwin. Of Rise Up Singing, Cabaret Scenes said, “There was…the golden voice and fine dramatic skill of diva Juliet Ewing…and moments that come rarely in cabaret and make attending all shows worthwhile. Bravo.”
Ewing’s album Simply ’S Wonderful, The Magic of Gershwin, released Friday, September 12, draws on her experience of performing Gershwin on Broadway and in international tours, creating an album of jazz-infused George Gershwin tunes, including “Embraceable You,” “The Man I Love,” “‘S Wonderful” and hidden gems like “Naughty Baby” and “The Lorelei.” Arrangements range from swing and bossa nova to dramatic, lush ballads and an ethereal version of the classic “Summertime.” Of the album, Jazz2love says, “Her voice resonates passion and refinement, reminding audiences of old-school swing delivered with a contemporary perspective”
Simply ‘S Wonderful, The Magic of Gershwin
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 at 7:00 PM (doors open 6:00 PM)
Juliet Ewing – Vocals
Ron Drotos – Musical Director/Arranger/Piano
Michael O’Brien – Bass
Eric Halvorson – Drums
Director – Lina Koutrakos
Chelsea Table + Stage
Hilton Fashion District Hotel
152 W 26th Street
New York, NY 10001
chelseatableandstage.com
$29-$40 cover (including fees) + $25 food & beverage minimum per person
Reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simply-s-wonderful-the-magic-of-gershwin-album-release-tickets-1622751747159

Grace Peña: Heartstrings!
2025-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Green Room 42, 570 Tenth Ave 4th floor of the Yotel, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
Grace Peña reprises her NYC solo cabaret debut Heartstrings! From Streisand to Sondheim to Adele, every number is handpicked for its personal connection — whether it’s a tune that takes you home, a tribute to the power of friendship, or a song that carries you through a season of change. With Musical Director Jack Beal on bass, David Mayers on guitar, Analise Levesque on piano, and Kasey Blezinger on drums, Peña blends laughter, gratitude, and raw honesty in equal measure. Heartstrings! was originally performed at 54 Below on September 3, and at Don’t Tell Mama on October 4.
Originally from Glendora, California, Grace Peña is a recent graduate of Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, where she earned her Master’s degree in CCM Voice Pedagogy. Raised in a home filled with timeless classic movie musicals and jazz standards, she developed a deep love for music early in life—one that continues to inspire her every day.
Saturday, November 8, 1:00 PM (Seating from 12:00 PM)
The Green Room 42
570 Tenth Avenue,
New York, NY 10036
Inside YOTEL, Fourth Floor
thegreenroom42.venuetix.com
$27 – $58 cover/Food and beverages available (no minimum) – Save 25% on Tickets! Use Promo code: GRACE25. [Tickets for on-site seating at TGR42 are Promo Eligible for discounts. VenueStream (LiveStream) tickets are NOT Eligible for discounts.]
TICKETS: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/showdetails/5YprkpUVtnU2nnuDB1cG/
LIVESTREAM Available

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile
2025-11-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Parlor, 90 Main Street, Narrowsburg, NY, 12764, United States
Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to The Parlor in Narrowsburg, NY, Saturday, November 8, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30) and Sunday, November 9, 2:00 PM (doors open at 1:30).
Ann joined Actors’ Equity with co-star Elizabeth Taylor in 1981 when she landed the plum role in The Little Foxes playing Taylor’s daughter on Broadway. The Little Foxes traveled the world for eighteen months including six months in London and their loving friendship lasted for the rest of Miss Taylor’s life.
“I had the great pleasure of seeing Annie’s beautiful, poignant, and funny show. She nailed the gleaming and mercurial light that was… my stepmother! I laughed and I cried in equal measures.” ~ Kate Burton
This special show about Ann and Elizabeth’s amazing bond is filled with hilarious and touching stories that only Ann can tell, woven with Broadway and Great American Songbook gems. Ann’s imitation of Elizabeth is so spot on, if you close your eyes, you’ll swear they’re together again! The award-winning team behind Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile is director Lina Koutrakos and musical director Alex Rybeck.
The Parlor
90 Main Street
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
@the_parlor_presents
Saturday, Nov 8, 7:00 PM
Sunday, Nov 9, 2:00 PM
General Seating: $28 (+ fees)
Table For Two: $70 (+ fees)
Tickets Online: https://myrivertickets.com/organizations/susan-mendoza

Terri Dannenberg: Everything!
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Sunday, November 9 – 4pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!) RESERVE NOW for Friday, February 20 – 7pm! https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9471-terri-dannenberg-everything-encore-performance-2-20-26
Terri Dannenberg steps into the spotlight with her highly anticipated solo cabaret debut, Everything, at Don’t Tell Mama, directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical direction and arrangements by Gregory Toroian. Whether interpreting a song with quiet intimacy or bringing down the house with energy, Terri’s performances reflect her love of story and her belief that music has the power to bring people closer together.
Terri Dannenberg is a New York–based vocalist and actress who brings heart, humor, and storytelling to every performance. A proud native of the city, she has appeared in regional theater productions and graced the stage at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall—twice. In NYC’s vibrant cabaret scene, Terri has performed at Don’t Tell Mama, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, Pangea, The Green Room 42, and The Triad, where audiences have come to know her for her authenticity and ease in connecting with a room.
Terri Dannenberg: Everything!
Don’t Tell Mama, NYC
Saturday, October 18 – 7pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Sunday, November 9 – 4pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Saturday, December 6 – 7pm – SOLD OUT (limited tickets available at the door – 1st come, 1st served!)
Friday, February 20 – 7pm (seating from 6:15 PM) – RESERVE NOW!
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/9471-terri-dannenberg-everything-encore-performance-2-20-26
Vocalist Terri Dannenberg
Musical director/arranger Gregory Toroian on Piano
Skip Ward on Bass
David Silliman on Drums
Directed by Lina Koutrakos
Don’t Tell Mama
343 W. 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
donttellmamanyc.com
$25 cover ($15 MAC Members) + $20 two-drink minimum per person
Food menu available / CASH ONLY

Put on a Happy Face – A Tribute to Charles Strouse
2025-11-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Rhode Island singer John Abernathy returns to the Napoleon Room with a new show celebrating the music of Charles Strouse who passed away earlier this year at 96 years old. Charles Strouse is best known for the Tony Award winning Broadway musicals Bye, Bye Birdie, Applause, and Annie. With the fabulous Jim Rice on piano, the show is directed by Ida Zecco who will appear as a guest artist. John Abernathy was featured in the 16th Annual New York Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center in a tribute to Broadway composer Jerry Herman sharing the stage with legendary performers Lee Roy Reams, Michael Feinstein, Marilyn Maye, and Mr. Herman himself. He received a 2005 nomination for Best Male Cabaret Performer from the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) for his show “A Cock-Eyed Optimist” in Boston. John has appeared as an actor in theatres across the country and toured internationally as pianist and soloist with the musical group “Up With People” including a performance with the National Symphony Orchestra.
John will be joined onstage but his friend and director Ida Zecco and music director Jim Rice.
JOSEPHINE’S in the NAPOLEON ROOM – Boston’s best professionals and tomorrow’s rising stars singing JAZZ, BROADWAY & MADCAP CABARET! Dinner seating starts at 5:00 pm and the one hour show begins at 6:00 pm. RESERVATIONS strongly recommended.
Reservations at www.clubcafe.com/club-events/john-abernathy-110925/

3rd Annual You Will Be Found, Benefit Concert for NAMI
2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catalina Jazz Club – Hollywood, CA, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
Fraser Entertainment Group Presents the Third Annual
YOU WILL BE FOUND – A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NAMI GLAC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Los Angeles County)
Sunday, November 9th. Doors open at 6 pm. Entertainment begins at 7:30 pm.
Tickets here – https://loom.ly/5e-6x9U
$45/$35 (exclusive of fees) plus 2-drink or dinner minimum.
Catalina Jazz Club 6725 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028
Scheduled to appear: Eydie Alyson, Owen Bakula, David Burnham, Chelsea Field, Kate Flannery, Emily Goglia, Jane Lynch, James Snyder, Shannon Warne and Nita Whitaker. Music Director/Pianist/Co-Host – Brad Ellis, Co-Hosted by Carla Renata.
These acclaimed Broadway, Film and Television Stars bring their musical magic to the Catalina Jazz Club – live for one performance only! Appropriate for all ages.
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NAMI GLAC (National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Los Angeles County)
We’re honored to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a vital non-profit organization. The need for help for individuals, and their families and friends, living with mental health conditions has never been stronger. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.
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STEVE MAGNUSSON – THAT HAPPY FEELING
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Jazz on Main, Hosted by Ron Drotos, with guest vocalist Kati Neiheisel
2025-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jazz on Main, 37 S Moger Ave, Mt. Kisco, NY, 10536, United States
Pianist Ron Drotos hosts Sunday Jazz Brunch at Jazz on Main, Sunday, November 16, featuring guest vocalist Kati Neiheisel. Enjoy a relaxing and delicious brunch from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with music from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. No cover charge / $25 minimum per person (food/drinks).
Jazz on Main
37 S Moger Ave
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 730-2399
jazzonmain.com
Reservations: https://jazzonmain.com/sunday-brunch-jazz-69.html
Music Director Ron Drotos is a jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Drotos received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition from The University of Connecticut. He studied jazz piano with Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop, Jr., Harold Danko, and Ellen Rowe, and worked as assistant to the baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan. In New York City, he served as Associate Music Director and created orchestrations for the Broadway musical Swinging On A Star, which received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Musical in 1995. Additional Broadway credits include Smokey Joe’s Café, The Life, and Fosse. Drotos has orchestrated for the New York Pops Orchestra, with whom he has appeared several times at Carnegie Hall. He has been featured as Music Director on the 92nd St. Y’s famed Lyrics and Lyricists series, and has performed with vocalists Julius LaRosa, Judy Collins, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nell Carter, Giacomo Gates and Juliet Ewing. In addition, he has taught in Alaska at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival annually since 1999, and has been inducted into the festival’s Hall of Fame.
Kati Neiheisel is a singer based in New York City. She was introduced to cabaret by Helen Baldassare and has studied with Marilyn Maye and the late musical director Barry Levitt. In NYC, Kati has performed at the Cutting Room, Don’t Tell Mama, the Duplex, 54 Below, the Green Room 42, Metropolitan Room, Pangea, Triad Theater, and Urban Stages, and in Mount Kisco, NY, at Jazz on Main. Kati is a two-time MAC Award-nominee: in 2025 for her show London by Night, celebrating singer/actress Julie London, directed by Lina Koutrakos with musical direction by Gregory Toroian, and in 2018 for her debut show Among the Stars, directed by Deb Berman with musical direction by Toroian. Since 2022, Kati has written a NiteLife Exchange column entitled Who Was Where!, featuring articles about the history and legacy of NYC’s cabaret clubs and piano bars.
Jazz on Main is a music venue with an old soul, inspired by the golden age of jazz. Guests are transported to another era through diverse, live performances, an incomparable sound and lighting system, a sumptuous Mediterranean menu, and good vibrations.

STEVE MAGNUSSON - THAT HAPPY FEELING
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Steve Magnusson: That Happy Feeling
NYC Cabaret Debut
Music Direction by Dan Furman
Directed by Tanya Moberly
$15.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
$10.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person for MAC Members
https://www.stevemagnusson-actor.com/
CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 3:15pm
Approximate running time: 65 minutes

Michelle DellaFave - Diggin' Life
2025-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Michelle DellaFave: Diggin’ Life
Songs & Stories of A Former Golddigger
Ian Herman – Music Director/Piano
Ritt Henn – Bass
Directed by Tanya Moberly
$35 Cover Charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person
$15 Cover Charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person for MAC Members
No Cover Charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person FOR VETERANS
CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 6:15pm
Approximate running time: 65 minutes
