When I heard Kim David Smith was having a new show, I immediately wanted to run down and see it. I’ve seen this award-winning performer all over Manhattan for several years, and he never fails to impress. He commands the stage with his arresting look …Read more
A great night was had by all as the stars of Cabaret came down the red carpet. Here’s a list of winners – with photos from the show below: Musical Comedy Performer: Barbara Malley tied with Molly Pope Impersonation/Characterization/Drag Artist: Doris …Read more
After the success of a revamped formula in Broadway by the Year – The 1930s, Scott Siegel and Co. are back to pay tribute to what arguably was the greatest decade in musical theatre history with Broadway by the Year – The 1950s, ten years that saw Th …Read more
Early on in his Café Carlyle debut, singer-songwriter Steven Page admits with sly understatement that he “was in a band for a long time.” That band was the Toronto-based Barenaked Ladies, which toured (and is still touring) the world and sold million …Read more
Michael Feinstein referred to Carnegie Hall as “the cultural epicenter of New York, and our country”, and based on his joyous performance the night of March 23, celebrating the revered venue’s 125th anniversary, it’s safe to say Mr. Feinstein was spe …Read more
I’ll just say it flat out. if you ever want to take a master class on how to do a cabaret show, go see Gay Marshall. This is the second time I’ve seen her Edith Piaf tribute show. The first time she had a full band of wonderful musicians to buoy her …Read more
StageBuddy shot the 31st annual Bistro Awards and here is Grammy winner Kurt Elling performing a fantastic Jon Hendricks song. Hendricks was then brought up on stage for his lifetime achievement award. https://youtu.be/rhBZ55kaX3w
A terrific night was had by all as awards were given out at this years Bistros. 94 year old Jon Hendricks (of Lambert, Hendricks and Ross) was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, with Annie Ross on hand (also winning an award) and Grammy wi …Read more
The sixties ushered in a number of changes in the world of music: the British invasion, folk music, Motown, and many others. One of those changes, the rise of the singer/songwriter, turned out to be a surprising double-edged sword. While it celebrat …Read more
The rough-hewn, relaxed feel of Stage 3 at Rockwood Music Hall on the Lower East Side proved the ideal setting for singer Abigail Rockwell and guitarist Sean Harkness to debut their new pairing, “Rock & Hark.” The show had a loosely structured, ” …Read more
