Elvira Tortora: The Bookmaker's Daughter
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chelsea Table + Stage, 152 W 26th St, New York, NY, 10001, United States
Elvira Tortora reprises her 2024 Bistro Award-winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker’s Daughter, the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn, NY. With much love and good humor, Tortora shares her story through the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim, and more spanning the 1960s through 2001.
Directed by Lina Koutrakos with Musical Director/Arranger Gregory Toroian on piano, Tortora performed seven sold out shows at Don’t Tell Mama. Now, she brings her award-winning show to Chelsea Table + Stage with the exciting Gregory Toroian Trio, led by Toroian on piano and featuring Skip Ward on bass and David Silliman on drums.
“Absolutely exquisite in every way…Tortora has the old school moxie that any of us born and raised in the boroughs know and love.” ~ NiteLife Exchange
“Tortora’s own rhythm and wry outlook are elemental…a cabaret/theater crossover. And oh, you’ll laugh!” ~ Woman Around Town
“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.” ~ Lavender After Dark
“A warm and often hilarious account of growing up with a Brooklyn bookie dad.” ~ Bistro Awards
“One of the most original, authentic, and real stories being told on the cabaret stages today…the show to see this season.” ~ BroadwayWorld

Rene Pfister - Divas Dictators and Queens
2026-04-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Divas, Dictators and Queens – a Bougie Brunch with Rene
Join Rene in an interactive audience, sing-a-long full of everything from disco to Les Miz featuring songs from Broadway shows, divas like Mariah and Barbra,with fun questions that will rock your world. Join us for the singing revolution!

Ida Zecco & Jim Rice – Our Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
2026-04-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
OUR HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN COWBOYS – Pull up those Lucchese boots and don that Stetson hat, because Jim and Ida are bringing a new show to the stage filled with the best classic, country western music of our time. It’s a night of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and many more. This is a performance filled with toe-tapping tunes and bunkhouse ballads, a salute to Country Music’s greatest artists.
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.

Robert Bravo - The Best of Both Worlds
2026-04-18 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Robert Bravo makes his Josephine’s Cabaret debut with his show THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.
Step in time back to the days of an Old Time Dinner Club, to an era of standards and swing tunes featuring songs from The Great American Songbook plus a few surprises.
Vocalist Robert JRF Bravo in his premiere showcase will perform selections from the days when crooners like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole ruled the airways, to newer hits by Streisand, Bobby Darrin, Neil Sedaka, Van Morrison and more. Surely a nice escape on a Saturday in April. An afternoon delight; come enjoy !
Accompanied by Alexander Xhoja on piano and Jerry Wilfong on bass.

Elaine Woo - Time Flies (When You're Having Fun!)
2026-04-19 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Elaine Woo returns to Josephine’s at Club Cafe with so much to celebrate: 3 years at Club Café with some favorite tunes over 10 shows, memories of the great and now gone Bob Winter, the long awaited arrival of spring, the joy of music among friends – you can’t miss!

BILLY BARNES’ BASH
2026-04-22 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Catalina Jazz Club – Hollywood, CA, 6725 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028, United States
The Billy Barnes Foundation presents BILLY BARNES’ BASH, its third BENEFIT CONCERT, on Wednesday, April 22nd at the Catalina Jazz Club in Los Angeles. Doors open at 7 PM. Show at 8:30 PM. Tickets $35 plus 2-drink or dinner minimum. The performance will be directed by Kay Cole, hosted by Shawn Ryan with music direction by Michael Orland. Best known for his work on the iconic long-running sketch comedy television series ROWAN & MARTIN’S LAUGH-IN, Billy Barnes was one of the most influential composers and lyricists of the 1960s and 1970s.

Scheduled to appear in BILLY BARNES’ BASH are Eileen Barnett, Cheryl Dano, Michael Deni, Jane A. Johnston, Jackie Joseph, Jeffrey Polk, James Snyder, BJ Ward and Jo Anne Worley.

All proceeds benefit The Billy Barnes Foundation, an organization dedicated to building and educating an audience for future generations through music and theatre education. www.billybarnesfoundation.org

Tickets available at www.catalinajazzlub.com

Brian De Lorenzo – Toast of the Town Vol. 2 Album Release Concert
2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:45 (America/New_York) | The Moonshine Room at Club Café, 509 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
“Top Ten of New York Cabaret” and Talent America “Performer of the Year” BRIAN DE LORENZO performs songs from his latest recording, Toast of the Town Vol. 2, with the TOM LAMARK ORCHESTRA.
The album — and concert — includes “big band” numbers associated with the greatest singers of mid-century standards including Frank Sinatra; Edith Piaf; Tony Bennett; Rosemary Clooney; Nat “King” Cole; Barbra Streisand; Ella Fitzgerald; and Billie Holiday. Brian will be accompanied by members of the TOM LAMARK ORCHESTRA.
Brian 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.
Of Toast of the Town Volume 1, Betsyann Faiella of Cabaret Scenes said, “Vocalist De Lorenzo has contributed a timeless recording of Great American Songbook classics.”
Rob Lester of Talkin’ Broadway said, “Nostalgic, romantic, buoyant, sincere, and solid: that’s what you get with singer Brian De Lorenzo and his new album [Toast of the Town, Vol. 1].”
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.”
Visit www.BrianDeLorenzo.com.

Mary Mac: Blame it on Berlin
2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Blame It On Berlin
Miss Mary Mac returns to Josephine’s stage, dipping into her repertoire of German cabaret songs and the styles they’ve inspired. Pianist Andy Lantz joins in interpreting the works of Weill, Hollaender, Spoliansky, and other masters of the subversive. Photo by Joe Mazza

Richard Skipper Celebrates!
2026-04-25 20:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, 2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY, 10960, United States
Richard Skipper stars in an interactive evening of songs, stories, and surprises at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar, Saturday, April 25 at at 8:00 PM (doors open 7:00 PM). With musical director Michael McAssey on piano, the show features special guest Diane J. Findlay. The event marks Skipper’s latest installment of Richard Skipper Celebrates!, the ongoing live series spotlighting the people, places, and moments that shape the performing arts. For reservations, please call (845) 535-3143.
Blending heartfelt conversation, musical celebration, and spontaneous connection, Richard Skipper Celebrates! is an experience unlike any other—a mix of cabaret, conversation, and community. Known for his charisma, wit, and ability to make audiences feel part of the story, Skipper invites audiences to rediscover the joy of live entertainment through shared humanity and humor. “Every show is different because every audience is different,” Skipper says. “It’s about the energy in the room. You never know who might show up—and what might happen!”
A longtime champion of the cabaret and theatre community, Skipper has interviewed and celebrated hundreds of performers through his live shows, streaming series, and podcast Richard Skipper Celebrates! His previous appearances in NYC at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 54 Below, The Green Room 42, and Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs have earned enthusiastic acclaim from audiences and peers alike.
Times Square Chronicles says Richard Skipper Celebrates! is one of the “Top 10 Cabaret Shows of 2025!”
Richard Skipper Celebrates!
Saturday, April 25 at at 8:00 PM (doors open 7:00 PM)
Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
2 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
For reservations, please call (845) 535-3143
(Reservations not accepted via email)

Lisa Kantor - "May I Suggest..."
2026-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
After winning the Mike Renzi Award in Provincetown and getting multiple rave reviews both in Boston and New York City with her well received show “Shadows,” singer Lisa Kantor is mounting her new show, “May I Suggest…” which she’ll debut on her home turf at Club Café. Lisa Kantor uses her voice through an eclectic grouping of songs, spoken word, and her own musings to take us on a totally human journey, where posing the questions is as thrilling as getting the answers.
With a dose of humor, a dash of dread, a dollop of love, and through the songs of Steven Schwartz, Sammy Cahn, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Webb, Susan Werner and more, Lisa invites us to pause and find one another through musical reflections that nudge, provoke and provide us with new pathways to both our sanity and humanity.
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.

Songs of Love and Freedom
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Triad Theater, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY, 10023, United States
You are invited to “Songs of Love and Freedom” celebrating the classic singers and songwriters who played The Troubadour LA in West Hollywood.
Rebecca Watts makes her NYC debut with the songs of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Eagles, Van Morrison and more, against a backdrop of stories and images from the iconic venue.
Directed by Katie Lavelle, with music direction and trumpet by Richard Garretson, the show features guitarist Sean Harkness, vocalist Grace Peña, vocalist/keyboardist Billy Blair, drummer Dan Aran, and bassist Evan Gregor.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • 7 p.m.
The Triad Theater • 158 West 72nd, Second Floor
New York, NY 10023-3320
There is no cover charge and no drink minimum for this event. This is a private event, and will not be listed on The Triad website.
RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/SongsLoveandFreedom

Elvira Tortora – The Bookmaker’s Daughter
2026-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Elvira Tortora reprises her Bistro Award winning and MAC Award-nominated show The Bookmaker’s Daughter. Tortora tells the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn NY thru the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, John Kander and Fred Ebb, Frank Loesser, Stephen Sondheim and more, spanning the 1960’s through 2001!

Camille Sings Tennille
2026-05-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
Most people know Toni Tennille as the shiny half of the pop duo The Captain and Tennille, and especially by their 1976 Grammy winning hit, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Her winning smile and warm personality were the anchor of their 70’s variety show, the Captain and Tennille show, and her long marriage to Daryl Dragon AKA “The Captain” was understood to be a perfect partnership, both musically and romantically. In Camille Sings Tennille, the stories behind Toni Tennille’s songs, career, and marriage are combined with hits from her pop era as well as songs from her solo career in the Great American Songbook- plus a few special surprises! The evening is a tribute to all of her talents, her music, and her life.

Michael Chapman – Night of 1,000 Divas
2026-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
NIGHT OF 1,000 DIVAS
Prepare yourself for a truly divalicious spectacle! On Sunday, May 3nd at 6:00pm, the Napoleon Room at Club Cafe transforms into a shrine to the most powerful voices in music history. From pop royalty to Broadway legends, from soul queens to country and rock goddesses, this genre-spanning celebration honors the women (and maybe even a gay man or two) who didn’t just sing songs — they owned them.
Starring Michael Chapman, with the amazing Andy Lantz on piano, this unforgettable evening promises soaring high notes, feverish passion, a touch of glamour, and unapologetic diva attitude.
Night of 1,000 Divas. Because one diva is never enough.
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.

Becca Kidwell: Fifty Ways To Leave Your Forties - A Birthday Party & Album Release
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
🎶 With her signature storytelling, snark, and heart, Becca debuts new songs from the album while hilariously unpacking how she survived her own midlife crisis. Featuring her original songs and covers by Rachel Bloom, Jerry Bock, Sammy Fain, Zina Goldrich, Sheldon Harnick, Marcy Heisler, Christine Lavin, Jerry Lynne, Tom Kitt, Paul Simon, Susan Werner, Jack Yellen, Brian Yorkey, and more. 40+ Discount $15

Karen Mack - Back at Birdland!
2026-05-04 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Birdland Jazz Club, 315 W. 44th St., New York, NY
Join multi-award winner Karen Mack upstairs at Birdland for a joyful new set that blends contemporary jazz classics and reinvented standards with finds from leading female songwriters on the New York jazz scene. With this exceptional band, and an emphasis on connection, humor, and spontaneity, you can expect great music and a great time!
Karen Mack – vocals
Andy Ezrin – piano
Pete McCann – guitar
Matt Aronoff – bass
Mark McLean – drums/percussion
with special guest Elliot Roth (and likely some other musical surprises)

Send in the Clowns – Casey Thomas and Toni Ballard
2026-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
After their sold out performance on March 29, Casey and Toni reprise their show SEND IN THE CLOWNS.
Toni and Casey present a musical primer on coping with the absurdity of contemporary life including: the folly of seriousness; whistling past the graveyard; learning to laugh when you want to cry and even cheating death.
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 https://www.clubcafe.com/club-events/casey-thomas-toni-ballard-100525/

The 3rd Annual NYC Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea “Friendraiser” at Triad Theater
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Triad Theatre, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY, United States
The 3rd annual NYC launch party / fundraiser for LTV’s new performance season of Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea, coming this summer to LTV Studios on Long Island’s East End.
Masters of the art of cabaret will gather at Triad Theater on May 5, for the 3rd annual NYC “friendraiser” in support of LTV, local television in Easthampton, NY, and the upcoming season of Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea. Raise a glass with these fine vocal interpreters in NYC before heading East for a summer of melodic fun!
Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea hosts a roster of the world’s best cabaret and Broadway artists. Many of this season’s artists, including Eric Yves Garcia, Maria Abous, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Stephanie Pope, Pamela Morgan, Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock will make an advance appearance at the Triad on May 5, in this musical salute to the new season. (Artists subject to change.)
Produced by Donna Rubin and LTV’s Creative Director Josh Gladstone, Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea, is presented in the unique environs of LTV’s intimate Studio Three Theater in Wainscott, NY. The 2026 season runs from June 28 through August 29.
Tickets for the new season, including Norm Lewis on Sunday, June 28, Ann Hampton Callaway on Saturday, July 11, Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch on Saturday, July 18, Eric Yves Garcia and Maria Abous on Saturday, July 25, Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock on Saturday, August 1, KT Sullivan, Mark Nadler, Christine Pedi, and Stephanie Pope on Saturday, August 22, Pamela Morgan on Sunday, August 23, and Donna McKechnie on Saturday, August 29, are available at https://ltv.ticketspice.com/hamptons-summer-songbook-by-the-sea-2026#.
LTV is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization and donations are deductible as defined by IRS regulations.
The 3rd Annual NYC Hamptons Summer Songbook By the Sea “Friendraiser,” hosted by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone
Tuesday, May 5, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Approximate Running Time: 75 Minutes
TRIAD THEATER, 158 West 72nd St, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10023
Tickets: $100 + 2 Drink Minimum per person: https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=87628D65-BDA5-BDA3-55238065C4F88540
Live Stream & On-Demand also available: $25 – $30: https://furshmedia.stellartickets.com/events/ltv

Christopher Caswell, "Ordinary Miracles"
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Laurie Beechman Theatre/West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
“He’s Got the Goods” – John Hoglund
2025 MAC Award Nominee – Best Male Vocalist – Christopher Caswell presents Ordinary Miracles
One night only! Joined by the awesome trio James Followell, Sean Conly, and Dan Gross; Jeff Harnar creative consultant
MAC members, take $5 off with code ‘SERENITY’
Tickets: https://www.thebeechman.com/events/lbt25-Christopher-Caswell

From This Moment On!
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Starring Anna Palermo
Director Lina Koutrakos
Music Director Beckie Menzie
Join Anna Palermo for an evening of self discovery through a musical concert. We will explore the radical shift that happens when we stop merely surviving and start choosing to be present for our own lives. It is a heartfelt celebration of new beginnings with songs by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kander and Ebb, The Beatles, Johnny Mercer and more! Beckie Menzie will be on piano with Irwin Berkowitz on percussion.
Cover charge $25
$20 (must include 2 drinks) per person
Food Menu available
CASH ONLY
Friday, May 8,2026
DOORS OPEN at 6:15
Show starts at 7pm
Don’t Tell Mama
343 W 46th St (between 8th and 9th Ave)
New York, Ny 10036 212-757-0788
Make reservations at donttellmamanyc.com

Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and the Shadow of Her Smile
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Barrymore Film Center, 1 Park Avenue, Fort Lee, NJ, 07024, United States
Ann Talman brings her award-winning show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile to the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, Friday, May 8, 7:30 PM. 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.
The award-winning team behind Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile is director Lina Koutrakos with original musical direction and arrangements by Alex Rybeck. Ann will be accompanied by musical director Gregory Toroian on piano for the May 8th performance at the Barrymore Film Center.
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!
“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
Ann Talman is an actor, singer, storyteller, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and four-time Broadway and West End veteran. Her show Ann Talman: Elizabeth Taylor and The Shadow of Her Smile received critical and audience acclaim when it debuted at 54 Below in March 2022 and then again when it enjoyed a two-night encore engagement the following September 2022. It has since played at The Laurie Beechman and Don’t Tell Mama in NYC, Feinstein’s Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN, Feinstein’s Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, Chicago’s Davenports, Joe Brancato’s The Penguin Rep, Chicago’s Davenport’s, The Delray Beach Playhouse, The Westport Country Playhouse, Tucson’s Invisible Theatre, DC’s The Liz, The Austin Cabaret Theatre, Theatre Jacksonville, Act2PV Theater in Puerto Vallarta and Crazy Coqs in London.
Winner 2023 MAC AWARD Best New York Female Debut
BISTRO AWARD Outstanding Musical Memoir
“TOP 10 BEST CABARETS 2023” – Times Square Chronicles
“Ann Talman shines and sparkles like an Elizabeth Taylor Diamond. The Shadow of Her Smile explores Ann’s close relationship with Taylor by beautifully weaving together songs and stories. The act is pure perfection” ~ Richard Ridge, BroadwayWorld
“Ann Talman, a 2023 Bistro Award winner, delivers a warm and heartfelt performance – and one that often produces goosebumps – as she tells the tale of her decades long friendship with one of our biggest stars of all time. “Elizabeth Taylor And The Shadow Of Her Smile” has exquisite direction by Lina Koutrakos and Alex Rybeck brings forth his masterful skills as the show’s musical director. When the opportunity arises to see this show again, see it! I know I will.” ~ David Kenney, WBAI
“I had a wonderful time watching this catchy, revealing and tuneful tribute to a time well spent with one of the screen’s most revered icons. I could see [it] again and again.  It’s a unique and delightful experience!”  ~ Rex Reed
“I found it FASCINATING and so well presented!” ~ Anita Gillette
“Ann Talman provides us with a personal front row seat into the life of the iconic Elizabeth Taylor seamlessly interweaving stories and music from her unique perspective with warmth, admiration, and affection while occasionally embodying Elizabeth’s very essence.” ~ James Semmelman
Barrymore Film Center
1 Park Avenue
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
201-585-0601
barrymorefilmcenter.org
Friday, May 8, 2026
Performance at 7:30 PM
(Doors open 6:45 PM)
TICKETS: https://barrymorefilmcenter.org/full-schedule/the-shadow-of-her-smile

Robin Burrage - Going to the Dogs
2026-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Robin Burrage: Going to the Dogs – a benefit show supporting Eddies Ranch.
Robin Burrage takes the stage for a special cabaret benefit performance filled with heart, humor and a little mischief. Join us and help raise the roof (and the treats) for the good old dogs who still have so much love to give.
Eddie’s Ranch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to saving senior and special needs dogs, giving older pups the love, medical care, and second chances they deserve. Every donation goes directly to the care of the dogs at the Ranch and the rescues who come to stay.
Visit Eddie’s Ranch online at https://eddieonwheels.com

Camille Sings Tennille
2026-05-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Don't Tell Mama, 343 W 46th Street, New York, New York, 10036
7:00PM, and Saturday May 9th at 7:00pm at Don’t Tell Mama in New York City.
Most people know Toni Tennille as the shiny half of the pop duo The Captain and Tennille, and especially by their 1976 Grammy winning hit, “Love Will Keep Us Together.” Her winning smile and warm personality were the anchor of their 70’s variety show, the Captain and Tennille show, and her long marriage to Daryl Dragon AKA “The Captain” was understood to be a perfect partnership, both musically and romantically. In Camille Sings Tennille, the stories behind Toni Tennille’s songs, career, and marriage are combined with hits from her pop era as well as songs from her solo career in the Great American Songbook- plus a few special surprises! The evening is a tribute to all of her talents, her music, and her life.

Mariana Elosúa and Anissa Perona - And They Were Roommates
2026-05-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
And They Were Roommates is a cabaret following two roommates, Mariana and Anissa, as they navigate life outside of the “cushy” confines of graduate school. They grapple with love, loss, frustration, joy, and couple allegations that they are playing into here! Come enjoy a night of musical theatre and pop with some anecdotes that are sure to lift your spirits!
Pianist: Scott Nicholas
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.

Martin Bonventre: Swingin’ in a New Dimension album release show
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Laurie Beechman Theatre/West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd St, New York, NJ, 10036, United States
Martin Bonventre, a true old-school showman with a baritone voice, smooth moves, and a big, open-hearted personality, brings his show to The Laurie Beechman Theatre with the release of his brand-new EP, Swingin’ in a New Dimension. This all-new solo show blends a wide variety of music from the Great American Songbook to golden-age musical theatre to Tom Jones and Neil Diamond.
Backed by a killer band of seasoned pros, with arrangements by music director Jackie Presti, the night features:
• Jason Yeager on piano
• Tony Tedesco on drums
• Boots Maleson on bass
• Greg Ruvolo on trumpet
• Geoff Burke on sax and flute
Expect a few dance breaks, a few good stories, and a whole lotta swing.
THE REVIEWS ARE IN:
“As Sinatra learned from Bing Crosby and took crooning into a new dimension, Martin Bonventre has learned from the whole history of swingin’ singers — from Crosby to Marvin Gaye — and he makes music all his own. He’s a swinger for the bold and unexpected new ways things swing today.” – David Hajdu, author of Love for Sale: Pop Music in America
“At 34, Martin has a lot of future ahead of him—and from where I stand, all of it looks great.” – Will Friedwald, Author and Jazz Journalist
“…What isn’t contained is his enthusiasm. It’s endearing and entertaining. Although he’s in his 30s, the sound is boyish, bright, and breezy as baritone Bonventre dives into the music” -Talkin’ Broadway

Bonventre has a strong baritone…his timing was on point in the swing arrangements—and his fans appreciated him with vigor. With Presti’s excellent arrangements, and a top-shelf band, overall, the show offered excellent material and was indeed charming.”
—Nightlife Exchange

“Bonventre is a strong cabaret and theater vocalist, who has picked several perfect songs for his style. It’s when he sings the pop song and Michael Jackson’s hit record, “She’s Out of My Life” that this baritone gets my full attention. Bonventre softens his tone and delivers this piece of exquisite music, showing a deep emotional connection.” -Making a Scene

The Randy Andys Spring Swing
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Don’t Tell Mama, 343 West 46th St, New York, NY, 10036, United States
The Randy Andys: Spring Swing – Iconic Hits With A Vintage Twist
The Randy Andys perform iconic hits through the decades with a vintage twist, blending trademark wit, glamour, Broadway talent, and dazzling three-part harmonies to create an evening that feels nostalgic, sophisticated, and wildly entertaining. Inspired by Postmodern Jukebox, The Randy Andys fuse pop culture with retro flair so cleverly that The New York Times hailed them as “ones to watch.”
From the swing era of The Andrews Sisters to iconic pop divas like Mariah Carey, this fast-paced revue celebrates Louella’s, Bev’s and JoJo’s stories of life, love and friendship, while singing hits from The Andrews Sisters, Beyonce, Aerosmith, and Michael Jackson in perfect harmony. With a wink and a nod to a bygone era, The Randy Andys Spring Swing moves like a musical and hits like a concert, delivering the best of both worlds.
Starring Monica Blume (Dear Evan Hansen), Joy Del Valle (West Side Story), and Alison Mahoney (Ragtime, The Food Network). Featuring the Matthew Everingham Trio, with direction by Antoinette DiPietropolo and choreography by Gina Daugherty. Produced by Gabrielle Ruiz, Alison Mahoney, and Jocelyn Lonquist Klein.
$20.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person with a reservation
$25.00 cover charge and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person without a reservation
CASH ONLY
Food Menu Available
Seating from 6:15pm
Approximate running time: 65 minutes

David Friedler and Jim Slayton – Apples and Oranges: An Unexpected Love Story
2026-05-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
“Apples and Oranges – An Unexpected Love Story: A Spotlight with David Friedler and Jim Slayton. David and Jim return to Josephine’s Room for a brunch-time cabaret. They are regulars at The Napoleon Room, and both are long-standing members of the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus. This event will mark some milestones in their lives. Join us to celebrate!

Joe Della Penna - JAZZ LEGENDS: A Birthday Party Cabaret Celebrating Miles, Trane, Tony, and Jackie
2026-05-17 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Following his nostalgic memoir of last year, “That Christmas Cabaret Show: Make The Yuletide Slay!”, pianist, singer, and comedian JOE DELLA PENNA returns to the Napoleon Room with JAZZ LEGENDS: A Birthday Party Cabaret Celebrating Miles, Trane, Tony, and Jackie
Joe’s first show of 2026 celebrates the centennial of Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Tony Bennett, and also pays tribute to his greatest mentor on his 95th birthday: educator, composer, and bandleader, Dr. Jackie McLean.
Jazz has always been at the heart of Joe’s music, and he has plenty of funny stories to share about his teachers, his friends and family, and a few encounters with celebrities where he really gets to spill the tea!
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.

Barbara Pierre - Everyday Smiles
2026-05-31 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Josephine’s at Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Everyday Smiles: An Intimate Night of Tunes is a soulful evening of music, storytelling, and connection led by Boston performer Barbara Pierre. Blending Broadway, blues, soul, and contemporary favorites, piano cabaret invites audiences into the songs that have shaped Barbara’s artistic journey – numbers that celebrate resilience, humor, heartbreak, and joy.
Whether it’s the sass of a Chicago showstopper, the soul of Etta James, or the emotional honesty of Adele, each song reflects a moment, memory, or message that resonates.
Pull up a chair, pour a drink, and settle in for an evening of music, laughter, and the small everyday moments that make us smile!
