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Even seasoned cabaret performers struggle to define their art: from burlesque or stand-up to vaudeville or tribute shows, cabaret can be hard to pin down. Cabaret is an extraordinarily versatile, eclectic and evolving performance genre. It was born in French wine cellars in the 1800s (where the name meaning ‘tavern’ originated) as small groups of … Read moreWhat is Cabaret?

Cabaret might look easy, but it’s a sophisticated, finely-tuned art. Here’s some tips for new artists and music theater performers on what to look out for.. Lots of artists look at a cabaret show, and think, “I could do that!” Unfortunately, the cabaret genre is more complicated than it looks, and many newbie performers fall into the … Read moreTop 10 Mistakes Made By Cabaret Performers

Looking for good repertoire for your upcoming cabaret show? Let’s start with all the best songs to avoid in your cabaret set list… Far too often it seems that cabaret performers forget the point of putting on a cabaret show is to entertain their audience, not indulge themselves and their theatrical egos by loading their act with a set … Read moreTop 10 Songs NOT To Use In Cabaret

A guide to the various performing arts venues in Uptown Charlotte. When one thinks of the Carolinas, one more than likely will flash images of Bibles, Barbeque and Billy-Bobs; however Charlotte, North Carolina has a lot to offer in the way of performing arts. The hub of theatre is Uptown Charlotte, also called Center City. … Read moreThe Theatre District of Charlotte, North Carolina

A personal review of the hit West End show Legally Blonde The Musical at the Savoy Theatre Oh-my-god you guys, it’s like totally here! Legally Blonde: The Musical has finally arrived in London at The Savoy Theatre. After much anticipation, Broadway’s answer to Barbie with a brain is here and I can quite honestly say that I … Read moreLegally Blonde: The Musical – London Review

Gareth Gates, the cheeky-faced young singer who was runner-up in the first ever Pop Idol has joined the cast of the world’s longest running musical. He was the shy young man with a terrible stammer who won the hearts of millions of viewers when he competed in the ITV forerunner to The X-Factor in 2002. Despite losing … Read moreGareth Gates of Pop Idol Moves to Les Miz

This Tony Award-winning musical tells the tale of a night four friends got together to rock. Musicals have been written that celebrate families, make historical events come alive and tell fantastic stories. One of the newest musicals, Million Dollar Quartet, celebrates an historical event and the musical album that resulted from it. The Storyline of Million Dollar … Read moreMillion Dollar Quartet

In the 1950s and ’60s, several British musicals were running in London;, they were gentle tales of first love and innocence loved by all who saw them. The 1950s and ’60s were the pre-Lloyd Webber days when musicals did not involve huge sets and large choruses. They gave audiences what they wanted in a post-war … Read moreThe Forgotten Musicals of the 1950s/1960s

After successfully dancing its way through its first tour two years ago, Flashdance: The Musical premieres once more at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London. Based on the successful Paramount Pictures 1980s film Flashdance; this musical was always going to attract interest and excitement. The first tour launched in 2008 with an all-star supporting cast – Bernie Nolan … Read moreFlashdance: The Musical

Biography of George M. Cohan, Irish American icon of American theater and Broadway’s greatest showman. In June 1878, Irish immigrants Jeremiah and Helen Cohan halted their touring stage act and returned to their home in Providence, Rhode Island. On July 3, Helen gave birth to their second child: a son they named George Michael. Life … Read moreGeorge M. Cohan Biography: The Man Who Owned Broadway