The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) announces the ninth year of its MAC TO SCHOOL weekend event. The two-day interactive cabaret symposium features master classes, panel discussions, seminars, workshops, and showcases, and will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 28 & 29, at Don’t Tell Mama and Studios 353 in Manhattan. MAC TO SCHOOL is […]
Craig Rubano Take the Moment Beth Ertz, Music Director, Piano Jeffrey Carney, Bass Jeff Harnar, Director Two added fall shows! Broadway’s (Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and multiple M.A.C. and Bistro award-winning cabaret artist Craig Rubano continues his run in New York City at The Laurie Beechman Theatre with Take the Moment, a collection of […]
STARR STRUCK WITH KAY STARR!! debuted at Provincetown Cabaretfest 2024 as part of the festival’s theme “The Golden Era of Nightclubs”. Nightlife Exchange Magazine said “…boy, can La Barbera sell a song. La Barbera makes these well-worn songs her own…confident and beautifully poised throughout, with genuine enthusiasm for (Kay) Starr’s artistry.” Now, Vivienne LaBarbera is premiering the full show at […]
MAC Award winner Amy Wolk is back with her first show in 7 years. Featuring a bunch of old stuff, plus some brand new angst. With Nate Buccieri on piano and creative consultant Lennie Watts. September 29th and October 7th, both at 7PM at Don't Tell Mama. $25 cove, $20 MAC
An exploration of the great "Irish" composers ... O'Sondheim, O'Bernstein, O'Mahler and more...
Step into the enchanting world of Sarah Carson (MAC Debut Nominee 2023) as she presents “Strange Magic: A Musical Journey Through the Unconscious Mind.” A seasoned clinical hypnotist and NLP change worker, Sarah masterfully intertwines her deep understanding of the mind with her passion for cabaret, creating a captivating and immersive experience. Under the direction […]
"Love or Let Die: Confessions of a Bond Girl" is a fictionalized account of Bond girl, Sylvia Trench's memoirs of her on again/off again affair with the famous 007. Featuring 2023 MAC award nominee, Shannon Daley as Slyvia and it is comprised of songs from the James Bond films. Directed by Lennie Watts, Musical Directed […]
"Love and Let Die: Confessions of a Bond Girl" invites audiences to step into the world of espionage and romance through the eyes of captivating Bond girl, Sylvia Trench, as she recounts her memoirs of her on again/off again affair with the famous 007. Featuring a dazzling blend of classic Bond themes and contemporary hits, […]
Lila Day may be having an existential meltdown, but she’s determined to end on a high note. With a couple of song substitutions, More of the Same is now even better! Directed by Kristine Zbornik. Music direction by Daryl Kojak. “...an almost perfect blend of music and comedy in which lyrics became extensions of her hilarious, […]
ELVIRA TORTORA, 2024 Bistro-Award Winner and MAC Award Nominee, in an encore performance of THE BOOKMAKER'S DAUGHTER, Saturday, OCTOBER 5, 8:00 PM at Don't Tell Mama! ELVIRA TORTORA tells the story of her childhood as the daughter of a bookie living and raising a family in Brooklyn through the songs of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen […]
Step into the enchanting world of Sarah Carson (MAC Debut Nominee 2023) as she presents “Strange Magic: A Musical Journey Through the Unconscious Mind.” A seasoned clinical hypnotist and NLP change worker, Sarah masterfully intertwines her deep understanding of the mind with her passion for cabaret, creating a captivating and immersive experience. Under the direction […]
MAC Award winner Amy Wolk is back with her first show in 7 years. Featuring a bunch of old stuff, plus some brand new angst. With Nate Buccieri on piano and creative consultant Lennie Watts. September 29th and October 7th, both at 7PM at Don't Tell Mama. $25 cove, $20 MAC
"Love and Let Die: Confessions of a Bond Girl" invites audiences to step into the world of espionage and romance through the eyes of captivating Bond girl, Sylvia Trench, as she recounts her memoirs of her on again/off again affair with the famous 007. Featuring a dazzling blend of classic Bond themes and contemporary hits, […]
"Love or Let Die: Confessions of a Bond Girl" is the fictionalized account of Bond girl, Sylvia Trench's memoirs of her on again/off again affair with the famous 007. Featuring 2023 MAC award nominee, Shannon Daley as Sylvia, and it is comprised of songs from the James Bond films. Directed by Lennie Watts, and Musical […]
From playing the piano since he was 2½ years old, to local TV appearances in Milwaukee at 11, to appearing with the Milwaukee Symphony at 13, then gigging non-stop since college… After 50 years in the business, beloved singer, songwriter and musical director Matthew Martin Ward performs his debut solo cabaret show at Don’t Tell […]
A musical tribute to the infectious musical stylings of Kay Starr. Come join me celebrating the talents of this multi-faceted performer of the Swing Era!! Kay Starr bridged all the musical genres of the 50’s, 60’s and beyond which earned her the title – The Queen of Swing. “I feel her music in my bones!!” […]
MAC award winner Camille Diamond will present a return engagement of her 2023 Cabaret Debut, OVER THE MOON...ON PLUTO TRANSIT, Monday, October 14th at 7:00PM, at the legendary Don’t Tell Mama in New York City. It’s been noted that the stranger things get in the world, the more people turn to astrology for answers. Over […]
BACK to NYC! Nominated for “Best NY Debut-Female” at 2024 MAC Awards. “I found the show to be quite moving and, definitely, intelligent. I highly recommend seeing it if/when it next comes your way.” — Mark Dundas Wood, Bistro Bits. Well, it’s coming your way! Again! Eden Casteel was a frustrated teenage soprano in Ohio whose life was forever […]
TANYA MOBERLY: STANDARDS MAC & BISTRO AWARD WINNER Featuring Songs by: Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Jule Styne and more... With: Ian Herman - Music Director/Piano Ritt Henn - Bass $20 Cover and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person $10 Cover […]
TANYA MOBERLY: STANDARDS MAC & BISTRO AWARD WINNER Featuring Songs by: Harold Arlen, Irving Berlin, Sammy Cahn, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Peggy Lee, Frank Loesser, Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Jule Styne and more... With: Ian Herman - Music Director/Piano Ritt Henn - Bass $20 Cover and a $20 Minimum (must include 2 drinks) per person $10 Cover […]
Kati Neiheisel returns to Pangea in a new show featuring songs sung by Julie London, Billboard Magazine's Female Artist of the Year in 1955, 1956 and 1957. London was known for her smooth, smoky and sultry delivery of jazz-inspired tunes, many of which were written by her husband, jazz pianist Bobby Troup, best known for […]
A celebration of community and cherished values in Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve on Long Island! On what is sure to be a beautiful autumn afternoon, Risa Finkel sings in the park with music director Paul Greenwood on piano, Rex Benincasa on percussion, and Boots Maleson on bass. The show is directed by Geoffrey Stoner, with […]
RETURN ENGAGEMENT! The IMs: Tim Cahill (MAC Award Winner) & Jim Harder (Musical Director) in “ONCE YOU HAVE FOUND IM…” DIRECTED BY: LINA KOUTRAKOS & FRANCES LEE MCCAIN $20.00 COVER CHARGE / $15 MAC Discount AND A $20.00 MINIMUM (MUST INCLUDE 2 DRINKS) PER PERSON CASH ONLY SEATING FROM 1:15PM APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME: 65 MINUTES […]
Craig Rubano Take the Moment Beth Ertz, Music Director, Piano Jeffrey Carney, Bass Jeff Harnar, Director Two added fall shows! Broadway’s (Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel), and multiple M.A.C. and Bistro award-winning cabaret artist Craig Rubano continues his run in New York City at The Laurie Beechman Theatre with Take the Moment, a collection of […]
Marnie Klar: Karen Carpenter Covers Bistro Award Winner Featuring Songs By: Burt Bacharach & Hal David Richard Carpenter Carole King John Lennon & Paul McCartney Henry Mancini Leon Russell Paul Simon & Paul Williams With: Steven Ray Watkins on Piano Matt Scharfglass on Bass Don Kelly on Drums Directed by: Tanya Moberly $20.00 cover charge and […]
Following numerous sold-out shows, Susan Mack returns to Birdland with an encore performance of No More Blues, where the power and magic of the music will take center stage. On this special Halloween night, let Susan's enchanting voice, renowned for being "as full-bodied as honey with impeccable pitch and delicious taste in music," cast a spell […]
What happens when, in Nashville, a jazz vocalist from New York meets a jazz vocalist from Minnesota? They decide to sing together at Don’t Tell Mama, of course! Maria Corsaro and Leslie Vincent present jazz standards in the style of Bebop, Ballad, Latin and more, together, alone, and reimagined through the musical arrangements of Gregory […]
I am a Singer Songwriter seduced by life, by all of it, romantic relationships of course, but also long marriages, children, friends, and the connections born in the sacred collaboration of making art. I have written this cabaret of my original 14 songs and several other songs in English, French, Spanish, and Italian, directed by […]
What happens when, in Nashville, a jazz vocalist from New York meets a jazz vocalist from Minnesota? They decide to sing together at Don’t Tell Mama, of course! Maria Corsaro and Leslie Vincent present jazz standards in the style of Bebop, Ballad, Latin and more, together, alone, and reimagined through the musical arrangements of Gregory […]
