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Cook and Feinstein.

Remember, Remember: Babs and Mike in December

Among the things the cherished soprano Barbara Cook and the cabaret saloon singer and pianist Michael Feinstein possess in abundance—aside from the pleasure of singing, sharing the stage with other respected artists and spreading joy—is an undiminished passion for preserving the classics in the Great American Songbook. Their annual holiday shows at Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency no longer have a seasonal bent. They’re just a welcome excuse for some favorite songs, served up in tinsel and holly. It’s not until the encore at the end of the evening that they examine their first and only nod to the festive season of eggnog and mistletoe, with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” Still, if you can afford the outrageous prices, the show will leave you with a Yuletide glow through the end of December. Read More

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Son Bill and mom Sandy.

A Copious Cache of Quality Cabaret

Two polar opposites whose only common ground is talent, astute musical perfectionism and the ability to send their listeners away happy, Sandy Stewart and Marilyn Maye are, ironically, appearing on separate cabaret stages this week. Talk about an abundance of riches. Read More

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She’s The Top: KT Sullivan At The Oak Room

Darling cabaret diva KT Sullivan is probably tired of being called bubbly, pixilated and effervescent, but in her splendid new show at the Algonquin (through May 28), if fizzy fits, then wear it. It didn't hurt Blossom Dearie. Besides, fizz is better than fizzle. 

In a jam-packed musical extravaganza she calls "Rhyme, Women and Song," Read More

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Cabaret Review: Two Big Names, Two Big Flops

Two high-powered talents in a pair of ill-conceived acts top the cabaret scene this week.

When Nathan Gunn, the crown prince of grand opera, shed his clothes at the Met in An American Tragedy, one serious critic suggested a clause in all future contracts requiring that the hunky baritone sing at least one aria shirtless. Read More

Christine Ebersole is brightening up February at Café Carlyle

Christine Ebersole at Café Carlyle

Spinning gold with her hair and her voice, Christine Ebersole is warming up the entire month of February at the Café Carlyle with a collection of fresh and surprising love songs that you can truly label an unalloyed delight. We all know the two-time Tony winner can act. But what Read More