Introducing Billy Barnes A Benefit Concert Catalina Jazz Club, Los Angeles, CA April 7, 2024 at 1 pm   Introducing Billy Barnes, a Benefit Concert for the Billy Barnes Foundation, honoring the late, great Billy Barnes, will take place on Sunday, April 7 at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3SLn4TB $35 Cover + 2-drink or brunch minimum. Doors open at 11:30AM. Show at 1PM. Musical Director is Todd Schroeder, and the evening is hosted by Bruce Vilanch. Scheduled to appear: Cortés Alexander, Eileen Barnett, Kay Cole, Nancy Dussault, Shelly Goldstein, Jane A. J ..read more

  MAC ANNOUNCES THE 2024 MAC AWARD NOMINEES AND HONOREES The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to announce the 2024 MAC Award nominees. The nominees were determined by votes cast by the active MAC membership, except for the song, comedy/novelty song, recording, and major recording categories, which were determined by special committees. As previously announced, VIVIAN REED, LEE ROY REAMS, and JEAN-PIERRE PERREAUX will each receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition, MAC is delighted to announce that MARCIA RONEY has been selected to receive MAC’s Hanson Award, whi ..read more

Happy 95th Birthday Peter Leavy!!! Laurie Beechman Theatre, NYC, February 25, 2024 By Alix Cohen Photos by Maryann Lopinto Peter Leavy On Sunday, February 25, the American Songbook Association and Cabaret Scenes magazine threw a 95th birthday party for Peter Leavy, longtime stalwart supporter of the magazine, cabaret performers, and the art of cabaret. The community arrived at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in force to celebrate. Leavy found out about the secretly planned event (organized by Frank Dain, Carolyn Montgomery, and Rosalie Berlin) in December 2023 while he was on a cruise. He’d receiv ..read more

The Nash Announces $2.5 Million Expansion for Jazz in Downtown Phoenix  Dawson Foundation makes $1 Million Gift to create 3200-square-foot Dawson Center for Jazz Education at The Nash Celebratory Kick off on Feb 24 with Count Basie Orchestra Sarah Vaughan Centennial Concert to raise funds for The Nash Education Programs   The Nash/Jazz in Arizona’s leadership has announced plans for an expanded center for jazz in downtown Phoenix, headquartered on Roosevelt Row.  The $2.5 million combined projects will include a new 3,200 square foot education center, as well as exten ..read more

  MANHATTAN ASSOCIATION OF CABARETSannounces date of 38th Annual MAC Awards VIVIAN REED, LEE ROY REAMS, and JEAN-PIERRE PERREAUXto receive LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS  The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is pleased to make its initial announcement of the upcoming 38th Annual MAC Awards. The awards presentation and show will take place on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space at 2537 Broadway at 95th Street in New York City. The MAC Awards honor excellence in NYC nightlife during the 2023 calendar year. In addition to live musical performances at the ..read more

INTRODUCING… HOLLYWOOD CLUB LA AT THE WOMAN’S CLUB OF HOLLYWOODHollywood Club LA at The Woman’s Club of Hollywood, The Newly Re-branded Name for The Woman’s Club of Hollywood, Presents SINGER KATRINA AGUILAR IN CONCERT, A Benefit Performance for Autism Care Today With Host/Emcee, Stand-Up Comedian CHRISTOPHER TENNEY And Opening Act, Singer GEORGE STEEVES BRAD ELLIS, Music Director/Pianist SHANNON PENROD, Autism Care Today Consultant Directed and Produced By CLIFFORD BELL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2034 AT 5:00 P.M. Hollywood Club LA at The Woman’s Club of Hollywood, 1749 North La Brea Avenue (betwee ..read more

For tickets click HERE To read about the honorees click HERE The post 2024 Bistro Award Honorees Announced! first appeared on Cabaret Scenes ..read more

KEVIN KELSO AND HILLARY ROLLINS NAMED THE 2023 DOTTIE BURMAN AWARD WINNERSONYA HAYDEN NAMED THE 2023 JOHN WALLOWITCH AWARD WINNER  The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is delighted to announce that Kevin Kelso (music) and Hillary Rollins (lyrics) are the winners of MAC’s 2023 Dottie Burman Award songwriting competition, and that Sonya Hayden (music and lyrics) is the winner of MAC’s 2023 John Wallowitch Award songwriting competition. The winners will share in the $500 award that comes with each of the two competitions. John Wallowitch and Dottie Burman were beloved ..read more

KEVIN KELSO AND HILLARY ROLLINS NAMED THE 2023 DOTTIE BURMAN AWARD WINNERSONYA HAYDEN NAMED THE 2023 JOHN WALLOWITCH AWARD WINNER  The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) is delighted to announce that Kevin Kelso (music) and Hillary Rollins (lyrics) are the winners of MAC’s 2023 Dottie Burman Award songwriting competition, and that Sonya Hayden (music and lyrics) is the winner of MAC’s 2023 John Wallowitch Award songwriting competition. The winners will share in the $500 award that comes with each of the two competitions. John Wallowitch and Dottie Burman were beloved ..read more

IT’S A PARTY! Join us as we celebrate Peter Leavy’s 95th Birthday Sunday, February 25 at 7 pm Laurie Beechman Theatre West Bank Cafe 407 W. 42nd St., NYC Peter Leavy has had a long association with Cabaret Scenes and has served as a contributing writer since the start of the publication 29 years ago. In 2007, he became the publisher and has steered the magazine to new heights ever since, expanding its content and going from black & white to full color! Join us as we celebrate Peter’s 95th Birthday with an evening featuring some of Peter’s favorite performs, all selected by him to serenade ..read more