THE HANGOVER REPORT – John Cameron Mitchell and Amber Martin’s CASSETTE ROULETTE is an ecstatic display of downtown swagger

Over the course of a number of weeks this winter at Joe’s Pub, John Cameron Mitchell (of Hedwig and the Angry Inch fame) and cabaret star Amber Martin have teamed … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Broadway’s MELISSA ERRICO celebrates the femme fatale and all things noir in her cabaret show at Birdland

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, cabaret and musical theater fans wil be able to catch Broadway’s Melissa Errico (My Fair Lady with Richard Chamberlain, High Society, Dracula, Passion, etc.) … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The fabulous JULIE BENKO flexes her considerable vocal abilities in a Mardi Gras-inspired set

Last night, I caught the fabulous Julie Benko at Birdland Jazz Club. Perhaps best known as being Lea Michele’s — and previously Beanie Feldstein’s — alternate in the current Broadway … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Cabaret roundup: Ushering in the holidays with NICOLE HENRY at 54 Below and JAMES BARBOUR at Birdland

This past week, I ushered in the holiday season by indulging in a pair of shows at two of Midtown’s premiere cabaret clubs. Here are my thoughts on them. NICOLE … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – The fabulous Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway return to 54 Below with a crowd-pleasing “highlights” show

On Thanksgiving Eve, I attended the latest nightclub act from cabaret circuit favorites Liz Callaway and Ann Hampton Callaway, who have settled into 54 Below for a weeklong holiday run. … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Broadway leading man SANTINO FONTANA charms his way through his solo 54 Below debut

Last night, I was back at 54 Below to catch the opening night of Broadway leading man Santino Fontana’s new cabaret act. Mr. Fontana’s show — his first solo act … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Broadway stars working the cabaret circuit: ANDY KARL & ORFEH at Chelsea Table & Stage and MELISSA ERRICO at 54 Below

This past week, I caught a couple of Broadway stars working New York’s cabaret circuit. As always, here are my thoughts. MELISSA ERRICO WITH BILLY STRITCH: SWING LESSONS54 Below On … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – JOE ICONIS & FAMILY return to 54 Below after a long hiatus, as high-spirited and energizing as ever

Last weekend, I also had the chance to catch Joe Iconis and Family’s return to 54 Below. The last time the team assembled at the 10-year-old cabaret venue was before … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – NPR’s Ari Shapiro seamlessly and affectingly incorporates his journalism work into his cabaret act BEHIND THE MIC

Earlier this week, I swung by Feinstein’s/54 Below to catch one of the handful of performances of Behind the Mic, Ari Shapiro’s new solo cabaret act. Mr. Shapiro is perhaps … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Julia Murney soulfully commands the cabaret stage at Feinstein’s/54 Below in SOOTHE MY SOUL

Last night, I caught the second of a pair of performances of Soothe My Soul, the great Julia Murney’s new cabaret show at Feinstein’s/54 Below (Friday’s performance was also live-streamed). … Continue Reading →