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So You Think You Can Be a Cabaret Star

Workshops at the 92nd Street Y and other New York institutions are helping performers of all ages connect with the art of storytelling through song.

Reports of Cabaret’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

The art form has faced challenges as nightlife norms shift — and as its audience ages — but it has also evolved. Five figures from...

Antonia Bennett Used to Sing With Tony. Now She’s Carrying on Solo.

The crooner’s daughter is ramping up her music career once again, and plotting a new album. On Friday, she’ll perform two sets at Dizzy’s Club...

Cabaret Mainstay 54 Below Enters a New Era: As a Nonprofit

The midtown venue’s owners hope to raise close to 20 percent of an annual budget approaching $10 million from supporters.

Samara Joy’s Voice (and Social Media) Is Helping Jazz Find Fresh Ears

The 23-year-old singer had something rare in the genre — a viral moment — and will compete for best new artist at the Grammys in...