7,093 stories by "Sandi Durell"
Reviewed by Susan Hasho There are different kinds of dynamite cabaret performances"Janet Planet's is a quiet, stealth firework. Her self-possession and humor and musical…
Written by Paulanne Simmons Although Julie Halston's show at Birdland (315 West 44 Street) was titled "Classical Julie," even those familiar with the work of this comedienne/ac…
By Karen Feld Pop culture critic Scott Siegel opened the time capsule last evening at The Town Hall in another of his on-going Broadway By The Year productions. This tim…
Written by Paulanne Simmons Tovah Felshuh, an award-winning actress noted for her performances on-Broadway, off-Broadway and on tour, is nevertheless no stranger to Baruch Performing …
Written by Paulanne Simmons Jackie Hoffman, second in the Baruch Performing Arts Center's line-up for "Solo in the City: Jewish Women, Jewish Stars," like Sandra Bernhar…
Written by Paulanne Simmons Sandra Bernhard, not exactly a shrinking violet (after all, her credits include The Richard Pryor Show and Roseanne), delivered her well-known brand of in-…
Written by Karen Feld Thirty talented women pay tribute to songwriter and cabaret performer Amanda McBroom over four evenings and two weekends at the intimate Laurie Beechman T…
"MY VIEW'  written by Stephen Sorokoff "Call Security"   If you've been to Cast Party at Birdland you know that's the "ad lib" that Jim Caruso shouts out w…
Reviewed by Joe Regan Jr. March 7, 2013 Charles Busch, one of the most talented playwrights in New York, is making a rare cabaret appearance at 54 Below right now. I did not know …
 MY VIEW written by Stephen Sorokoff Times Square/Broadway may be home to the best musicals in the world, but 57th Street is home to the best Music in the world. If you tak…
By Karen Feld It's difficult to enjoy a show regardless of the performer at the Cutting Room. Although the club's new owners have renovated the property, it reminds me of an ai…
Reviewed by Karen Feld If you haven't seen Marilyn Maye perform, join the crew on her MAYE-den voyage at 54 Below. This octogenarian is the ultimate entertainer who has perfect…
Reviewed by Joe Regan Jr. March 6, 2013 The outstanding Portland, Oregon based jazz singer Rebecca Kilgore flew into New York before the storm warnings this week in order to pr…
As Always, T2C Loves to Hear From It’s Talented Writers To Get Two Views on Performers Here’s ” MY VIEW” written by Stephen Sorokoff There are not m…
 My View written by Stephen Sorokoff There have been many memorable evenings at 54 Below since it opened 9 months ago, but for me it had it's graduation to legendary nightcl…
By Karen Feld They have it all " a contemporary look, infinite sound and sex appeal. Grammy winners Herb Alpert, 77, and his wife, Lani Hall, opened their repeat engagement…
By: Sandi Durell  Cabaret Listings and what T2C reviewers had to say. Spotlight - marvelous, mischievous Marilyn Maye. Ms. Maye came to New York cabaret awareness in 2006 wh…
My View written by Stephen Sorokoff The entertainment starts on the line waiting to get into a "Jamie deRoy & Friends show".  Old & new friends can be overheard telling…
By Karen Feld It felt like family gathered in the living room for John Gabriel's performance at the Metropolitan Room, Sunday evening. Not only were his grandsons ages 6 and 8 …
MY VIEW written by Stephen Sorokoff Remember Kramer's Seinfeld tour? I predict there soon will be one that crisscrosses NYC and chronicles all the stages that Marilyn Maye …
By Karen Feld Hilary Kole's clear sultry voice is one jazz enthusiasts shouldn't miss. She's always been in love with the American Songbook, those songs written by Irving Berli…
Reviewed by Joe Regan Jr. Metropolitan Room March 1, 2013 Mary Foster Conklin, whose cabaret acts and recordings in the past have won every award possible presented her new sho…
Written by Paulanne Simmons On Wednesday, Feb. 27, Julie Benko introduced her new show, "Wandering Star: Tales of the Road," at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St.). On Sunday, Feb. 24, she …
Reviewed by Joe Regan Jr. February 28, 2013 With a great trio behind him, Tony De Sare, one of the most skillful pianist- singe- composers around today, popped up on the stage of 54 B…
Written by Susan Hasho I saw the last performance of this show Monday night"hosted, co-written and accompanied on piano by the multi-talented Billy Stritch. In the directors' n…
