The 36th New York Cabaret Convention presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation

Name: The 36th New York Cabaret Convention presented by the Mabel Mercer Foundation
Start: 2025-10-21T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-23T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Rose Theater, Jazz At Lincoln Center

Schedule

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Rose Theater, Jazz At Lincoln Center | Manhattan, NY

Hailed as the original and longest-running event of its kind, the Mabel Mercer Foundation Cabaret Convention is more than a showcase — it’s a glittering celebration of the Great American Songbook and the cabaret performers who carry its legacy forward, reimagining the music for each new generation. Each evening features a unique theme, brought to life by a vibrant mix of iconic artists and exciting new voices.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
“The Best Is Yet to Come: A Celebration of Cy Coleman” – hosted by Jeff Harnar and Andrea Marcovicci – is a stylish and swinging tribute to the master tunesmith behind Sweet Charity, City of Angels, and so much more. Performers include Karen Akers, Angel City 4*, Ari Axelrod, Leanne Borghesi, Carole J. Bufford, Ann Hampton Callaway, Eden Casteel*, Eric Comstock, Frank Dain*, Bryce Edwards, Barbara Fasano, Tovah Feldshuh, Jonathan Karrant, Ann Kittredge, Karen Mack, Donna McKechnie, Carolyn Montgomery*, Lee Roy Reams, Craig Rubano, Marta Sanders, Richard Skipper, Those Girls, and Nicole Zuraitis.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
“I’ve Heard That Song Before: The Music of Jule Styne” – hosted by Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch – promises an evening of beloved classics and golden memories honoring the legendary composer of Funny Girl, Gypsy, and Bells Are Ringing. The starry lineup includes Jim Caruso, Natalie Douglas, Christine Ebersole, Aisha de Haas, Clint Holmes, Ben Jones, Nicolas King, Karen Mason, MOIPEI, Sidney Myer, Gabrielle Stravelli, and Max Von Essen*.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
“On the Sunny Side of the Street” – hosted by KT Sullivan – is a spirited finale brimming with variety and vitality. From seasoned showstoppers to dazzling newcomers, the evening features Christine Andreas, Ella Emberton*, Bryan Eng, Melissa Errico, Eric Yves Garcia, Ali Harper, Sam Jewison*, Diva LaMarr & Darnell White, Marieann Meringolo, Mardie Millit & Michael Garin*, Tanya Moberly, Susie Mosher & John Boswell, Mark Nadler, Justin Dylan Nastro*, Nic & Desi*, Phillip Officer, John Michael Pitera*, Stephanie Pope*, Kelli Rabke*, Steve Ross, Heather Sullivan, Amra-Faye Wright, and Lady Zen*.
* Cabaret Convention debut / All artists subject to availability