Manhattan Association of Cabarets

Winter Rhythms 2023: "Legends That 'Muse' Me - Part 1"
2023-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 @ 7:00PM, Matsuki Productions Presents: Legends That “Muse” Me – Part 1, featuring MARIA CORSARO (Carmen McRae), LIONEL SHOCKNESS (Stephen Sondheim), EVA STEINBERG (Peggy Lee) and LESLEE WARREN (Duke Ellington). Musical Director: Gregory Toroian with Skip Ward on bass. Tickets $35, but pair this with “Legends that ‘Muse’ Me – Part 2,” FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 @ 9:00PM, and get a Special Two-Show Price of $60: https://urban-stages.ticketleap.com/dec15-bothshows/

Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023. All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.

Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: Elizabeth Hayden-Passero in “Swingin’ the Blues Away!”
2023-12-14 21:00 - 22:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
With Skip Ward on bass, Elizabeth Hayden-Passero takes us on a musical journey about love, loss, and never giving up on your dreams. Elizabeth is a singer, actress, producer, director, casting director, and interior/set designer. She has starred in musicals and sung with orchestras and in cabarets across the country. This January, she directed Casting Aspersions at Urban Stages. In June, she starred as Julia in Noel Coward’s Fallen Angels and in November, she played Martha in W. Somerset Maughn’s The Constant Wife, both at the Out of the Box Theatre in Manhattan.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: Michael Kirk Lane with William TN Hall in “Merry Almost Christmas”
2023-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Michael Kirk Lane and William TN Hall reunite for their almost annual holiday show: “Merry Almost Christmas.” Expect classic holiday tunes, specialty numbers, original songs, special guests, and even a puppet or two, in a special evening curated by these two award-winning cabaret artists who’ve been performing together for over a decade. With Special Guest: Fergie L. Phillipe (Hamilton, Camelot)
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: “Hey Y’all & Yee Haw" with Hannah Jane
2023-12-13 21:00 - 22:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Bringing a little country to the city, Award-winning cabaret artist Hannah Jane is debuting her first ever country show, “Hey Ya’ll and Yee Haw.” Backed by heartwarming stories of the music that made her, she will feature the Queens of Country Music from the 90’s through today that have dominated country music radio across the world. Reliving some of her most vivid childhood memories and the role that country music played in the background of it all, Hannah Jane will have you tapping your toe one minute, singing along to legendary songs the next and maybe shedding a tear or two before it’s all over. She’s been called “the future of Broadway” by NYC critics, and after this show you are going to see why they have also called her “one of the most versatile talents to be seen on Manhattan stages in a very long time.” Come and see for yourself where Hannah Jane got her nickname, the Southern Sweetheart of NYC. To learn more: www.hannahjane.nyc. Musical Director: Jon Weber with Jordan Floro on guitar, Dan Saulpaugh on bass, Austin West on drums and Special Guest: Coco Cohn.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

From Out of the Blues
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
In one of the terrific shows presented in Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms series, Bruce Clough performs a critically acclaimed and timely celebration of therapeutic music from the New Orleans region.

Winter Rhythms 2023: Bruce Clough Presents "From Out of the Blues"
2023-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
A New Orleans inspired funk and blues show, Bruce Clough joins legendary cabaret artists Lennie Watts (director) & Tracy Stark (music director), along with Skip Ward (bass) & Don Kelly (drums) in a timely, uplifting celebration of bluesy music from the New Orleans region. Bruce’s last cabaret, The Dark Side, directed by Eric Michael Gillett & musical directed by Barry Levitt, filled houses & earned terrific reviews in 2013. Then he left cabaret to run a high school drama department. Tonight he joins us from out of the blues!
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Gregory Toroian Presents: The Bells of Christmas
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Pangea, 178 2nd Ave., New York, NY, United States
Gregory Toroian Presents The Bells of Christmas, Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00PM, featuring singers ELLEN AUWARTER, ALISON BONELLI, KATI NEIHEISEL, LENORE STEFANIK, GEOFF STONER. With musical director Gregory Toroian on piano, Skip Ward on bass, David Silliman on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner. Christmas time is here! Join us as we celebrate the season with festive holiday tunes – classic and contemporary, comic and profound, spirited and nostalgic! It wouldn’t be the holiday season without performances by musical director Gregory Toroian, aka “Mr. Christmas,” and his accomplished musicians and singers. Rob Lester of EdgeMediaNetwork.com noted of one such show: “Working with bassist Skip Ward and drummer David Silliman, musical director/pianist/arranger Gregory Toroian — a true Christmas song connoisseur/collector/appreciator — creates fond settings that allow all kinds of genres to sparkle…Directed with style and spirit by Geoff Stoner.”
Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC 10003
Tickets online: $20 / Tickets at the door: $25 (Cash Only) + $20 minimum per person (food or beverage)
The house opens at 6:00pm for food and beverage service. Please join us for dinner.
Seating is first come first served. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.

AMY BETH WILLIAMS SINGS LEIBER & STOLLER
2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
AMY BETH WILLIAMS SINGS LEIBER & STOLLER
2022 MAC Award Winner For Female Vocalist
Hanson & 2-Time Bistro Award Winner
With:
Ian Herman on Piano
Ritt Henn on Bass
Peter Calo on Guitar
Ray Marchica 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 MAC/Wagner/Salon

CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 6:15pm

Approximate running time: 65 minutes

Winter Rhythms 2023: "Diva LaMarr sings: "Feel Alright - The Music & Lyrics of Darnell White" Musical Director: Darnel White
2023-12-11 21:00 - 22:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Diva LaMarr’s impressive career has brought her to stages all over the country and even the high seas. Diva has proven herself not just to be a dynamic performer, but also a true star. Most recently she caused waves and ovations in the ground-breaking re-imagination of “Little Shop of Horrors” as Audrey II…as you’ve never seen or experienced her before. As a NYC Headliner, Diva has made guest appearances at The Silver Lining Lounge, The Special Club, Club Cumming, Birdland, Don’t Tell Mamas, The Friars Club (to name a few); and has appeared in many concerts from Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall to beloved cabaret venues for The Mabel Mercer Foundation and The American Songbook Association. Accompanied by Musical Director and the Songwriter Darnell White, Diva will pay tribute to this Harlem native and graduate of LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and The Juilliard School. As an MD, Darnell has collaborated with Melba Moore, Brian McKnight, Blaine Krauss, Amma Ossei, Willis White, Angela Birchett, David LaMarr, Carlton Jumel Smith, and many more! Both as a performer and resident artist, Darnell has graced the stages of New York’s major venues including 54 Below, The Iridium, Birdland, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Sid Gold’s, and more.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

MAC Roving Open Mic - December
2023-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Join us for the December MAC Members’ Open Mic! Sign up starts at 6:15. Host is Jennie Litt, with Musical Director Matthew Martin Ward! No cover for members, $10 for non memebers.

Winter Rhythms 2023: D.C. Anderson Sings his Holiday CD in a LIVE Performance of “All is Calm, All is Bright!”
2023-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Bistro Award recipient and multiple MAC nominated cabaret performer/recording artist, Broadway star (Phantom of the Opera, Pippin, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby), and TV actor (Billions, The Blacklist, Late Night with Stephen Colbert) D.C. Anderson will present Yuletide songs by Stephen Sondheim, Mary Rodgers, Jule Styne, Kander and Ebb, David Buskin, Lucy Simon, Susan Birkenhead, Roy Zimmerman, Jane Siberry and Lee Holdridge. D.C.‘s recent holiday collaborations with Steven Landau, Stephen Randoy and Doug Coe will round out his set list. DC has 12 recordings on all streaming services. He has performed seven times in the Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention. He and Cameron Silver began Los Angeles’ cabaret organization ‘Cabaret West’. Come see why Broadway World reviewer, Stephen Mosher writes: “D.C. Anderson has a lovely, gentle, sweet-natured quality about him… With each song, Anderson invests himself and his skill into the telling of stories…as though each song is a painting unto itself, and Anderson is using his voice as the master craftsman.” Musical Director: Rose Snyder. For more information please visit: dcanderson.net
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Gregory Toroian Presents: Hope for the Holidays
2023-12-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Pangea, 178 2nd Ave., New York, NY, United States
Gregory Toroian Presents Hope for the Holidays, Monday, December 11 at 7:00PM, featuring singers JACKIE DRAPER, RISA FINKEL, BRENDA HENRY, NATALIE SILVERSTEIN, STEVE SALEE. With musical director Gregory Toroian on piano, Skip Ward on bass, David Silliman on drums. Directed by Geoff Stoner. December’s here at last! Join us as we celebrate the season with festive holiday tunes – classic and contemporary, comic and profound, spirited and nostalgic! It wouldn’t be the holiday season without performances by musical director Gregory Toroian, aka “Mr. Christmas,” and his accomplished musicians and singers. Rob Lester of EdgeMediaNetwork.com noted of one such show: “Working with bassist Skip Ward and drummer David Silliman, musical director/pianist/arranger Gregory Toroian — a true Christmas song connoisseur/collector/appreciator — creates fond settings that allow all kinds of genres to sparkle…Directed with style and spirit by Geoff Stoner.”
Pangea, 178 2nd Ave, NYC 10003
Tickets online: $20 / Tickets at the door: $25 (Cash Only) + 20$ minimum person (food or beverage)
The house opens at 6:00pm for food and beverage service. Please join us for dinner.
Seating is first come first served. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY.

Winter Rhythms 2023: Tom Toce Presents "The Songs of Taylor Swift"
2023-12-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Originally presented at the American Popular Song Society last February, Tom Toce presents The Songs of Taylor Swift. He will be joined by Meg Flather, Hannah Jane, Jillian Mustillo, Megan Styrna, members of the Yale a cappella singing group Something Extra (Kira Berman, Serena Feniger, and Lara Yellin) and others. Over her seventeen-year career, Swift has won twelve Grammys, including three for Album of the Year. This show focuses on the songs she has written, particularly those that work well in a cabaret setting. She has said, “Writing songs is my life’s work and my hobby and my never-ending thrill.” A brilliant and prolific songwriter, Taylor Swift presents a challenge for someone needing to select thirteen songs for a show. This program will delight Swifties who know why there must be thirteen songs and provide an introduction to Taylor Swift the songwriter for those who don’t. Musical Directors: Michael Lavine and Tom Toce.
Use Student Code: WRS2023 for a $20 ticket with student ID at check in.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms: Michael Colby Presents "Created at the Algonquin" (Part 2 of Algonquin Retrospective)
2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
A tribute to songs from musicals written (in part) at the Algonquin Hotel. The musicals include MY FAIR LADY, CAMELOT, Noel Coward’s SAIL AWAY, and CHARLOTTE SWEET. All-star cast includes Major Attaway, Craig Bierko (singing “Camelot”), Nat Chandler, David Edwards, Shana Farr, Jenn Gambatese, Anita Gillette (“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”), Leah Hocking, Michael McCoy, Rita Neidich, Jon Peterson, Steve Ross (“Why Must the Wrong People Travel?”), Megan Styrna, Marianne Tatum, and Karen Ziemba. Hosted and Written by Michael Colby (“The Algonquin Kid”). Directed by Sara Louise Lazarus. Musical Director: Michael Lavine.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023. All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: “Gals Who Squeeze” Starring Mary Spencer Knapp
2023-12-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Rebel Squeezebox: a dazzling world music journey through the histories of women who revolutionized the accordion. What is the accordion and who plays it?? Broadway accordionist and childhood music educator Mary Spencer Knapp takes us on a musical journey to meet some of the squeezebox’s most influential players from around the world. Together we will learn about Creole zydeco music from Louisiana’s legendary Queen Ida, experimental music from the legacy of Pauline Oliveros and merengue tipico from Republica Dominicana’s Fefita La Grande! Get ready to dance, shake… and squeeze!
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Bob Ader in Harry Who? - The Songs of Harry Warren
2023-12-10 12:30 - 14:00 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Harry Warren was the most prolific and successful songwriter for the motion picture industry from the 1930s through the 1950s Yet, almost no one knows who he is. His songs garnered 11 Academy Award nominations and 3 Oscar wins. Bob Ader in this one man cabaret show uses his various talents to tell the story of how so many of these hit songs got written and presents a profile of the life of this wonderful unknown songwriter of many of the most enduring hit songs in The Great American Song Book. At the piano is the phenomenal Elliot Finkel. Musical arrangements by Salvatore Messano. The show is directed by Marilyn Spanier who previously directed Bob in his one man autobiographical musical variety show, 60 Years IN The Business. Get prepared to be enlightened and entertained.
Performances are Saturday, December 9th at 8pm and Sunday December 10th at 12:30pm. Both performances are at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC. $20 Cover and $20 two drink minimum. MAC Members get a discounted Cover Charge of $15. CASH ONLY. Links to reservation pages for both performances.
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7818-bob-ader-harry-who-the-songs-of-harry-warren-12-9-23

https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7819-bob-ader-harry-who-the-songs-of-harry-warren-12-10-23

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Bob Ader in Harry Who? – The Songs of Harry Warren
2023-12-09 20:00 - 21:00 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Harry Warren was the most prolific and successful songwriter for the motion picture industry from the 1930s through the 1950s Yet, almost no one knows who he is. His songs garnered 11 Academy Award nominations and 3 Oscar wins. Bob Ader in this one man cabaret show uses his various talents to tell the story of how so many of these hit songs got written and presents a profile of the life of this wonderful unknown songwriter of many of the most enduring hit songs in The Great American Song Book. ^ At the piano is the phenomenal Elliot Finkel. Musical arrangements by Salvatore Messano. The show is directed by Marilyn Spanier who previously directed Bob in his one man autobiographical musical variety show, 60 Years IN The Business. ^ Get prepared to be enlightened and entertained.
Performances are Saturday, December 9th at 8pm and Sunday December 10th at 12:30pm. Both performances are at Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th Street, NYC. $20 Cover and $20 two drink minimum. MAC Members get a discounted Cover Charge of $15. CASH ONLY. Links to reservation pages for both performances.
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7818-bob-ader-harry-who-the-songs-of-harry-warren-12-9-23

https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7819-bob-ader-harry-who-the-songs-of-harry-warren-12-10-23

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Winter Rhythms 2023: Patti Bottino-Bravo in “ACT 3!”
2023-12-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Patti Bottino-Bravo celebrates endings, beginnings, and everything in between with the Gregory Toroian Trio. When a half-century of working a day job ends, and the expectations don’t quite meet the reality, the only thing to do about it is… SING! Directed by Lina Koutrakos, Bottino-Bravo and her accomplished musicians, musical director/arranger Gregory Toroian on piano, Skip Ward on bass, and David Silliman on drums, deliver an entertaining, poignant, and inspiring take on reflection and renewal, looking back and moving forward with thoughtful observations and a “ya just gotta laugh” outlook on life.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Bosom Buddies: a Dame, a Queen, and Jerry Herman
2023-12-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Reservations:
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7866…/group-registration

Put on your Sunday clothes and join Broadway veteran Terry Rakov (the Dame) and brilliant young talent Mason Griffin (the Queen) to celebrate one of the greatest tunesmiths of the American musical theater, Jerry Herman. The result is a heartfelt collaboration of songs, personal anecdotes, and theatrical lore that proudly proclaims “the best of times is now.”. This delightfully odd couple will take you on a journey from popular hits such as Hello, Dolly! to hidden gems like The Grand Tour; an evening that will no doubt have you “tap your troubles away”.

www.terryrakov.com
https://linktr.ee/masongriffin4

$20 cover charge, $20 minimum per person (must include 2 drinks)
CASH ONLY

Winter Rhythms 2023: Signasium presents “Blame it on the Mouse! Celebrating 100 Years of Disney Magic”
2023-12-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Singnasium, New York’s first Cabaret and performing arts school will celebrate the wonder of Disney! Featuring: Natalie Ault, Jenn Bornstein, Bianca Kroening, Justin Dylan Nastro, Julie Salzano, Misako Yamagishi and Deborah Zecher. Musical Director: Steven Ray Watkins. Directed by: Lennie Watts. For more information please visit: singnasium.org
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: Sara Louise Lazarus Presents "Circle Sings the Seasons"
2023-12-08 21:00 - 22:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
The graduating class from Circle in the Square Theatre School is delighted to be invited back to Urban Stages’ Winter Rhythms Series after their exciting holiday show last year. Nineteen talented singers will take the stage to share solos, duets and group songs with humor, musicality, and harmony. Come join the fun! Producer: Sara Louise Lazarus. Musical Director: Joseph Baker.
Use Student Code: WRS2023 for a $20 ticket with student ID at check-in.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 6–17
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: Celia Berk sings: "A Dream and a Song: The Musical Stories of Elizabeth Sullivan”
2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Award-winning vocalist Celia Berk shares highlights from the songbook and writings of Elizabeth Sullivan. Shaped by a life on the Oklahoma prairie — and deeply informed by her spirituality — Elizabeth writes about family, love and loss, and the creative impulse. Her music has been performed in iconic venues including Carnegie’s Weill and Zankel Recital Halls, the National Arts Club and The Algonquin Hotel’s Oak Room. Musical Director: Jon Weber with Stephen Benson on guitar and Seoyeon Im on violin. Directed by: Jeff Harnar.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023.
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

AMY BETH WILLIAMS SINGS LEIBER & STOLLER
2023-12-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States

Winter Rhythms 2023: And the Winner Is....Ann Talman, Danny Bolero & Josephine Sanges
2023-12-07 21:00 - 22:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Matsuki Productions presents three of this year’s MAC and Bistro Award Winners who will be sharing a bit of each of their award-winning shows on one stage…TONIGHT! We have Ann Talman in “Elizabeth Taylor: The Shadow of Her Smile” with Alex Rybek, Danny Bolero in “They Call Me Cuban Pete” with Drew Wutke. And Josephine Sanges in “The Funny Girl in Me” with John Cook.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023.
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Winter Rhythms 2023: Rosemary Loar in "STING*chronicity"
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
Rosemary Loar’s STING*chronicity does what all good songbook shows are supposed to do: give you a fresh interpretation on the music of the composer. Rosemary does more than that in STING*chronicity. The songs are wrapped in a theatrical conceit, a series of monologues unveiling different characters, each with a unique perspective on the music of Sting. Musical Director: Frank Ponzio with Tom Hubbard on bass.
Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023.
All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.
Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Elvira Tortora: The Bookmaker's Daughter
2023-12-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
A new date has been added to see Elvira Tortora in The Bookmaker’s Daughter at Don’t Tell Mama: Thursday, DECEMBER 7 @ 7PM!! Don’t miss ELVIRA TORTORA’s solo debut in THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER, the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn. Tortora tells her story through the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, and more songs spanning the 1960s through 2001. Featuring musical director/arranger GREGORY TOROIAN on piano, the show is directed by LINA KOUTRAKOS.

“Absolutely exquisite in every way…Tortora has the old school moxie that any of us born and raised in the boroughs know and love. There’s an honesty and quality surrounding her that makes you a part of her family…And then there’s Tortora’s magnificent voice!” ~ NiteLifeExchange.com “A vivid re-creation of a very specific time, place, and culture in American history…a story full of heritage, humor, heart, and happy endings.” ~ LavendarAfterDark.com “One of the most original, authentic, and real stories being told on the cabaret stages today…the show to see this season.” ~ BroadwayWorld.com
“A warm and often hilarious account of growing up with a Brooklyn bookie dad.” ~ BistroAward.com
THE BOOKMAKER’S DAUGHTER
Thursday, December 7 at 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:15 PM)
DON’T TELL MAMA
343 W 46th St, NYC

https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7883-elvira-tortora-the-bookmaker-s-daughter-12-7-23
$20 cover; $20 minimum (must include 2 drinks) per personFood menu available. CASH ONLY. No credit cards.

Winter Rhythms Gala - Michael Colby Presents "Nights at the Algonquin" (Part 1 of Algonquin Retrospective)
2023-12-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
A historic evening spotlighting stars of the legendary Oak Room Supper Club. Appearing are Karen Akers, Natalie Douglas, Jeff Harnar, Boots Maleson, Mark Nadler, Karen Oberlin, Steve Ross, Daryl Sherman, KT Sullivan. Photographs, recollections, and favorite songs from a golden era in NY cabaret. Hosted and Written by Michael Colby (“The Algonquin Kid”). Directed by Sara Louise Lazarus. Musical Director: Alex Rybeck. For more about Michael and this event, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4JzKkRFa1c
Tickets for this event are $60 and include:
7:00pm-7:30pm – Champagne and Wine
7:30pm – The Show: “Nights at the Algonquin”!
After The Show – Hors D’oeuvres and Drinks!

Presented as part of URBAN STAGES’ 15th Annual Award-Winning Series WINTER RHYTHMS 2023: December 06 – 17, 2023. All proceeds of this Festival go to Urban Stages’ Outreach and Educational programs.

Urban Stages Theater – 259 W. 30th St. – 212-421-1380
(Doors open 30 minutes before show time)
Tickets for all shows: https://www.urbanstages.org/winterrhythms2023

Dianne Fraser - YOU AND I – The Words and Music of Leslie Bricusse CD Release show
2023-12-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Dianne Fraser – YOU AND I – The Words and Music of Leslie Bricusse with musicians Todd Schroeder, Steve Doyle and Denise Fraser, plus special guest vocalist Tim Connell at Don’t Tell Mama on Wednesday, December 6th at 7PM.
Blujazz Records presents acclaimed Los Angeles Cabaret singer Dianne Fraser in her debut album release show. Arranged and produced by music director Todd Schroeder, the album pays homage to the remarkable talent of masterful composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse. Best-known for writing songs for films GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS, DOCTOR DOLITTLE, SCROOGE, GOLDFINGER, SUPERMAN and WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, his songs written for the theatre, including “Feeling Good,” “Who Can I Turn To?” and “What Kind of Fool Am I?” are iconic. Directed by Laura Henry.
$20 cover (cash) + $20 CASH 2-drink minimum. Food menu also available.

MAC Holiday Soiree
2023-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | The Laurie Beechman Theatre/West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
Join us for our annual MAC Holiday Soiree, Tuesday, December 5 from 7-9pm at the Laurie Beechman Theater, located at 407 W 42nd Street.
Tickets are available now!
$35 members; $50 non-members
https://macnyc.com/mac-holiday-soiree/

THE SEASON: STRAIGHT UP WITH A TWIST!
2023-12-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
A Benefit for
ST JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Break out that outfit you’ve been just dying to wear and come to our party
STELLAR LINEUP TO ENTERTAIN!
RAFFLE FOR PRIZES THAT’LL BLOW YOUR MIND!
$30 cover – includes 1 raffle ticket (Add’l raffle tix available – $10 each, 3/$25).
$20 min – must include 2 drinks (Cash Only)
All info below – make your ressies now –
https://shows.donttellmamanyc.com/7891-the-season-straight-up-with-a-twist-12-3-23
