Charles Busch: My Leading Ladies
He seduces a song and coaxes from the lyric meanings that may not have been apparent in previous hearings.”
The Kleinbort Collection: The Songs of Barry Kleinbort
The lineup of superlative talent who brought these songs to life.
Backstage Babble: Beyond the Walls of Joe Allen Restaurant
Charles Kirsch, creator of the podcast Backstage Babble, worked his magic again at 54 Below.
Lee Roy Reams: Me & Betty (AKA Lauren Bacall)
He is truly an ultimate showman of the kind we rarely see—the triple threat who can seemingly do it all.
Karen Mason: And All That Jazz
This is an artist who exudes ardor without overstating it and sass without seeming corny.
Amanda McBroom: Wintersong
McBroom was in splendid voice. Her authenticity and emotional shading kept the sold-out venue in thrall.