Jenn Colella Brings Down the House at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography How many superlatives can I put in my description of Jenn Colella's 54 Below show? Colella wowed audiences for two glorious nights…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:35pm on March 30, 2026[SHARE]

Linda Eder featuring Billy Stritch Delight Sold-Out 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography A favorite 54 Below performer, Linda Eder (Jekyll & Hyde) returned to the illustrious cabaret venue, along with musical director …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:29pm on March 27, 2026[SHARE]

Stephen Schwartz Joins Liz Callaway for "The Wizard and I" Album Release by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Liz Callaway discovered Stephen Schwartz's Pippin when she was in high school and then made her off-Broadway debut in Schwartz's G…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:38pm on March 23, 2026[SHARE]

New Musicals from Jaime Lozano at Ignite Concert Festival by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The second annual Ignite Concert Festival is a month-long series of performances at Baruch Performing Arts Center (55 Lexington Av…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:00pm on March 20, 2026[SHARE]

Kate Baldwin: The Bucket Show at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Two-time Tony® nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!, Finian's Rainbow, Big Fish) returned to 54 Below for three March performances.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:41am on March 20, 2026[SHARE]

Debby Boone Lights Up 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Debby Boone seems to have discovered the fountain of youth. With her aptly named show It's Been a While…, Boone graced the 54 Below…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:22pm on March 11, 2026[SHARE]

An Enchanted Evening with Paulo Szot at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography An evening spent listening to the velvety voice of Paulo Szot, looking debonair in a black tuxedo, is an enchanting one. Paulo Szot, …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:10pm on March 8, 2026[SHARE]

Vanessa Williams by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Tony®, Emmy, and Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams returns to the 54 Below stage with her new show The Comfort Zone. Her six-show ru…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 2:48pm on February 19, 2026[SHARE]

Linda Eder and Son Jake Wildhorn "Play it Forward" at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

by Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Linda Eder (Jekyll & Hyde) and her son, musician Jake Wildhorn, took to the 54 Below on Monday, February 9th in a new show ent…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 5:14pm on February 12, 2026[SHARE]

Jeff Harnar's Blame it on My Youth: Thursdays at Don't Tell Mama by Melissa Griegel

by Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The Who's Who of cabaret turned up at Don't Tell Mama on Thursday, February 5th for Jeff Harnar's show Blame it on My Youth, revis…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:48pm on February 9, 2026[SHARE]

Francis Jue Speaks Up for Asian Representation During BroadwayCon AANHPI Celebration by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by  Melissa Griegel Photography     Avenue Q alum Erin Quill hosted a celebration of AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander) ar…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 7:34pm on February 4, 2026[SHARE]

BroadwayCon Offers First Look at New Shows by Melissa Griegel

The Phantoms of Masquerade

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:37pm on January 29, 2026[SHARE]

Matthew Morrison: Rhythms & Revelations at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Matthew Morrison (Hairspray, The Light in the Piazza, South Pacific), made his debut on Broadway in Footloose and then went on to …

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:00pm on January 10, 2026[SHARE]

TYRA BANKS LAUNCHES "HOT ICE CREAM" IN NEW YORK CITY by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Multi-month Culinary Activations Kick-off December 15 through February, with New NYC Locations Weekly Tyra Banks is bringing her g…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:57am on December 13, 2025[SHARE]

Marieann Meringolo Welcomes in the Season at Chelsea Table + Stage by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The holiday season is upon us with Marieann Meringolo's 19th Annual Holiday Show "In the Spirit" cabaret taking place at a sold-ou…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 8:00am on December 9, 2025[SHARE]

Unlike an Other Man: David Sabella Pays Homage to the Legendary Peter Allen by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography David Sabella, best-known for originating the role of Mary Sunshine in the 1996 revival of Kander and Ebb's Chicago the Musical…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 6:45pm on November 16, 2025[SHARE]

Go See Christine Andreas Tonight at the Laurie Beechman! by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Giegel Photography The new musical revue The Beat of a Wandering Heart " The Songs of Marty Silvestri and Joel Higgins celebrated its world premiere p…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:28pm on November 15, 2025[SHARE]

Laurie Roldan Pays Loving Tribute to Karen Carpenter at 54 Below by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography In her 54 Below debut, Laurie Roldan shared her life-long love for the music of Karen Carpenter with her show "A Song for You: The…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:38pm on November 12, 2025[SHARE]

Four Courses. Four Plays. One Unforgettable Night by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography Additional photos by Delia Dumont Suite 524 is running a special one-month, eight-show immersive dinner theater experience at Barl…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 3:30pm on November 6, 2025[SHARE]

Reunions Celebrates Opening Night at New York City Center Stage II by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography The new musical Reunions celebrated their opening night this week on November 2, 2025 with a party at Tanner Smiths. See below for…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 10:24pm on November 5, 2025[SHARE]

The Immersive André De Shields is Tartuffe Offers a Delightful and Unique Evening by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Joan Marcus One of the most unique and entertaining theater offerings this season is André De Shields is Tartuffe. Running at the House of the Redeemer (7 Ea…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:39pm on October 20, 2025[SHARE]

Watch Out World, Here She Comes! Ava Nicole Frances Performs at The Laurie Beechman Theatre by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography www.melissagriegel.zenfolio.com Ava Nicole Frances is taking the cabaret world by storm. She began showcasing her vocal talents pr…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 11:43am on October 17, 2025[SHARE]

Cabaret is Alive and Well in Morristown, NJ by Melissa Griegel

By Melissa Griegel… Photos by Melissa Griegel Photography www.griegelphoto.zenfolio.com The Thorne Mansion in Morristown, NJ was alive with music on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 with the s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 1:09pm on October 1, 2025[SHARE]

Star-Powered Revival of The Zoo Story Comes to the Jersey Shore by Melissa Griegel

September 4th, 5th and 6th Interview with Matt de Rogatis Below By Melissa Griegel… Edward Albee's The Zoo Story opens tomorrow night, Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at the Jersey Shore…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 9:01am on September 3, 2025[SHARE]

Jaime Lozano Premieres Songs by an Immigrant, Vol. 3 at Sony Hall with Broadway Stars by Melissa Griegel

Jaime Lozano and The Familia The post Jaime Lozano Premieres Songs by an Immigrant, Vol. 3 at Sony Hall with Broadway Stars appeared first on Theater Pizzazz.

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 4:53pm on August 27, 2025[SHARE]