In her current show at 54 Below, “Stardust: A Night in the Cosmos,” Jennifer Sheehan gets lost in the stars, mostly in a good way. No fewer than sixteen full songs referring to the moon, planets, space exploration, and just plain old distant points o …Read more
In an email promoting his show “CHARLIE! Anything but Basic” at the Metropolitan Room, Charlie Johnson made a few rather grand claims. He described it as “a terrific new act” and added that he has a “unique performance style [that combines] classic c …Read more
When singer-pianist Robyn McCorquodale claims that her career has taken her to all seven continents, you may wonder who, exactly, comprised her audience in Antarctica. Emperor penguins? It all makes better sense when she explains that she has worked …Read more
During her Frank Sinatra tribute at 54 Below, Marilyn Maye explained that she was not there to give us a biographical account of Ol’ Blue Eyes, “I’m here to sing the songs” she continued, “that’s where I live!”, and indeed, it’s the songs where the l …Read more
More than enough words have been spent remarking on gay men’s fascination with Judy Garland. But though Garland herself left the world nearly a half century ago, enthusiasm for her among this particular demographic seems to be stubbornly alive—that i …Read more
A New York legend by all means, Julie Halston has become synonymous with show business; having appeared on stage, film and television she simply seems to have done it all. And yet, she is constantly on the move. In 2015 alone she appeared onstage in …Read more
Gregory Charles was born to entertain. Before he turned ten, the pint-sized piano man was performing both at home in Canada and abroad; later, as a television and radio personality, he continued to promote his boundless love of music and talent for p …Read more
The legendary Marilyn Maye is returning to 54 Below for a salute to Frank Sinatra. A thirteen day residency at the Manhattan supper club will give fans the opportunity to delight themselves with Ms. Maye’s astonishing voice and should give neophytes …Read more
Stagebuddy host Tym Moss interviews celebrity performing couple Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock about winning awards, working together, music and more! https://youtu.be/qhPIbVj62yk
When Lauren Stanford was developing her portrayal of Helen Morgan for her cabaret show “More Than You Know,” she must have paid special attention to lyrics from Louis Alter and Arthur Swanstrom’s song “(I’ve Got) Sand in My Shoes.” The song’s verse b …Read more
