cabaret

L.A.’s Don’t Tell Mama Parts Ways with Artistic Director

The West Coast branch of the famed “way station for people with big dreams” opened its doors Feb. 26. Ryan O’Connor, its artistic director, resigned effective March 12.

'Classical Julie' Is a Master Class in Milking a Laugh

Julie Halston goes solo in her new show at Birdland, “Classical Julie,” which purports to be her take on the classics but is mostly a very funny ramble through whatever’s on her mind.

Delightful and Novel, 'Well-Strung' Just Needs Fine-Tuning

Interspersing classical and pop-music selections performed by four foxy young guys who sing while playing stringed instruments, “Well-Strung” is an invigorating concert.

NYC’s Don’t Tell Mama Opens in L.A.

New York’s cabaret venue Don’t Tell Mama has opened up its first new location in 30 years in Los Angeles and is holding auditions for singing waiters and bartenders.

Tamara Tunie on Her Feinstein's Show and Audition Advice

Tamara Tunie talks about her upcoming cabaret show at Feinstein's and her film with Denzel Washington, and she gives valuable audition advice.