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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Music Review: Male Performers Dominate New York Cabaret Convention by Stephen Holden

There were fewer chanteuses onstage at this year's New York Cabaret Convention than in the past, and a lot more male performers.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Music Review: Betty Buckley Sings From 'Ghostlight' at Joe's Pub by Stephen Holden

Betty Buckley mixes Broadway standards with Abbey Lincoln and Tom Waits songs in her "Ghostlight" album and show at Joe's Pub.

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Music Review: Andrew Lippa's 'I Am Harvey Milk' by Stephen Holden

Andrew Lippa's oratorio "I Am Harvey Milk" broadens its gay rights message to include other persecuted groups.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Movie Review: 'Days and Nights,' an Update of Chekhov's 'The Seagull' by Stephen Holden

Christian Camargo's "Days and Nights" is a modern reworking of Chekhov's "The Seagull."

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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Music Review: Christine Ebersole's 'Big Noise' Cabaret Show Is at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

Christine Ebersole brings both her inner hippie and the operetta starlet to her new show, "Big Noise From Winnetka," at 54 Below.

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Movie Review: 'My Old Lady' Stars Kevin Kline and Maggie Smith by Stephen Holden

In "My Old Lady," a failed American playwright inherits a splendid Paris apartment, but French law gives his tenant the upper hand.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Music Review: Patti LuPone Goes Iconoclastic at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

The Broadway star Patti LuPone makes a declaration of independence with her disregard for the niceties of torch singing in a show at 54 Below.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

In 'A Master Builder,' Wallace Shawn Adapts Ibsen's Play by Stephen Holden

Wallace Shawn turns the title character of Ibsen's imperious "Master Builder" into a megalomaniacal little creep facing his death and his past.

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Music Review: KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Reflect a New Era by Stephen Holden

KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar's "Our Time" reinterprets Stephen Sondheim's songs for the era of same-sex marriage and the dissolution of traditional roles.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Music Review: Klendez Sings Across the Spectrum at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

Klendez, the collaboration between Derek Klena and Lindsay Mendez, perform an eclectic set at 54 Below.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Music Review: Idina Menzel at Radio City Music Hall by Stephen Holden

Idina Menzel, who gained a young following with the songs "Defying Gravity" and "Let It Go," emphasized her grown-up aspirations Monday evening.

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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Music Review: Flop Shows' Tunes at Lyrics & Lyricists at the 92nd Street Y by Stephen Holden

"Panning for Gold: Great Songs From Flop Shows," an offering from the series Lyrics & Lyricists, handily fulfilled its title's mission.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Music Review: Katie Finneran Performs 'It Might Be You' at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

Katie Finneran's show, "It Might Be You " A Funny Lady's Search for Home," puts the focus on her inner child, a comedy voice just below the surface, clamoring to be heard.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Music Review: Megan Hilty Covers Older and Newer at the Café Carlyle by Stephen Holden

Megan Hilty sang numbers from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Glee" and covered pop tunes at the Café Carlyle on Tuesday.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Music Review: Kate Baldwin Shows Her Range at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

Kate Baldwin's program reprises some of her Broadway moments as well as unfulfilled dreams.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Music Review: 'Unsung Carolyn Leigh' Reveals Charm of a Gatsby Musical by Stephen Holden

"Unsung Carolyn Leigh" features, among other works, songs written for an unproduced "Gatsby" musical from 1969.

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Monday, March 10, 2014

Music Review: Norm Lewis's 'Who Am I?' Bridges Genres in Songbook Series by Stephen Holden

The Broadway baritone Norm Lewis's show "Who Am I?" was a high point of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Movie Review: 'Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me' Goes Backstage With a Legend by Stephen Holden

There is no one quite like Elaine Stritch, who is captured in a film biography as she prepares a cabaret show of Sondheim songs.

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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Music Review: A Chatty Concert Debut for the TV Star Jonathan Groff by Stephen Holden

Jonathan Groff had his New York concert debut at the Allen Room as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

K. D. Lang Talks About Her Leap Into Broadway Jazz by Stephen Holden

The singer-songwriter K. D. Lang, who takes over for Fantasia Barrino on Tuesday in the jazz revue "Before Midnight," discusses her bold career move.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Music Review: John Lloyd Young Takes 'Jersey Boys' Style to Café Carlyle by Stephen Holden

John Lloyd Young brings his "Jersey Boys" singing style to Café Carlyle.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Music Review: Michael John LaChiusa Has His Night at the Allen Room by Stephen Holden

An American Songbook evening celebrated the theater songs of Michael John LaChiusa.

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Music Review: Patina Miller in American Songbook Series at the Allen Room by Stephen Holden

Patina Miller appeared at the Allen Room as part of Lincoln Center's American Songbook series.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Michael Feinstein Has Plans for a New Club by Stephen Holden

Michael Feinstein, whose previous club closed at the end of 2012, is aiming to open a new one with the owner of Birdland.

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Friday, November 1, 2013

Music Review: A Harmonic Marriage by Stephen Holden

In John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey's wonderful new show at the Café Carlyle, the couple reflects on what matters most.

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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Music Review: Sutton Foster Makes Savvy Choices at Café Carlyle by Stephen Holden

Sutton Foster's cabaret show at Café Carlyle is marked by her song selection and resolute optimism.

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Movie Review: 'Four' Stars Wendell Pierce in Film Adaptation of Play by Stephen Holden

"Four," based on Christopher Shinn's play, chronicles the assignations of two secretive for-a-night couples.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Music Review: Duncan Sheik Plays, and Previews, at 54 Below by Stephen Holden

Duncan Sheik, who has a coming musical based on "American Psycho," is playing songs with an ensemble at 54 Below.

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Theater Review: Sutton Foster in 'Violet' at City Center by Stephen Holden

The Encores! Off-Center series presented a concert performance of "Violet," starring Sutton Foster.

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Friday, June 14, 2013

Music Review: A Distillation of Democracy, Rich in History by Stephen Holden

"Swinging With the Big Bands" was the season finale of Michael Feinstein's Jazz at Lincoln Center series exploring the intersection of jazz and popular song.

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Monday, June 10, 2013

Music Review: Emoting and Belting, From Holiday to Prince by Stephen Holden

The singer Morgan James performed material ranging from Billie Holiday to Prince at her show at 54 Below.

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