In case you hadn’t heard, NYC’s dynamic roster of entertainment options include first-rate performances by acclaimed artists appearing for only one night. Here is a list of these shows to add to your must-see list!
September 30th – Divas I Love Singing Lyrics I Wrote. Bill Russell returns to Birdland with guests Lillias White, Alice Ripley, Erin Davie & Charity Angel Dawson. Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. birdlandjazz.com
September 30th –Music From The Sole. A tap dance and live music company celebrating tap’s roots in the African diaspora. The Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Ave. worksandprocess.org
October 7th – Jeff Harnar Sings Sammy Cahn: The Second Time Around. Concert celebrating Harnar’s new album of the same name. Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. birdlandjazz.com
October 7th – Fiorello! A benefit performance of the Pulitzer-winning musical starring Tony nominee Christopher Fitzgerald in the title role. Classic Stage, 136 E. 13th St. classicstage.org
October 14th – A Tribute to Stevie Wonder and His Challenge to America. Broadway star Dorian Harewood sings selections from Stevie’s hits. 54 Below, 254 W. 54th St. 54below.org
October 15th – Rob Houchen. The British star returns for a night of songs and stories, along with surprise guests. The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave., 4th Fl. thegreenroom42.com
October 18th – Her Name is Barbra: My Passion for Streisand. Singer, actor and impressionist Christina Bianco uses Streisand’s words to highlight the A-lister’s life & career. The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave., 4th Fl. thegreenroom42.com
October 21st – I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall. Jay Armstrong Johnson & friends' annual hot-ticket spoof of the film Hocus Pocus followed by a dance party and costume contest. Webster Hall, 125 E. 11th St. ipasoy2024.cbo.io
October 21st – Voices from the Silenced. A reading and discussion starring Tyne Daly, Jane Curtain, Amy Irving, Kathleen Chalfant, Christine Lahti, Marsha Mason & Kecia Lewis-Evans. Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. symphonyspace.org
October 22nd – Baroque to Rock. A musical journey through the centuries featuring internationally-acclaimed musicians Christie Julien & Alexander Markov. Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage/Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave.carnegiehall.org
October 26th – EPIC Does the 90s: A Neuro-inclusive Cabaret. Hit ‘90s tunes performed by Broadway actors. Joe’s Pub, 425 Lafayette St. publictheater.org
October 28th – ROCKERS ON BROADWAY’S Back in Time. This year’s annual charity concert honors rock legend Huey Lewis and Peter Bradley, Jr. Sony Hall, 235 W. 46th St. rockersonbroadway.com
October 28th –Zombie Blizzard. A concert aria performed by acclaimed Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee and pianist Aaron Davis. National Sawdust, 80 N. 6th St., Brooklyn. nationalsawdust.org
October 29th –Strike Up the Band. MasterVoices chorus & orchestra, plus all-star Broadway guest artists perform the Gershwin’s 1930 political musical. Carnegie Hall, 881 7th Ave.mastervoices.org
October 30th – Night of the Living Dead! The Musical! Concert spoofing the cult favorite 1968 zombie film. Laurie Beechman Theatre, West Bank Café, 407 W. 42nd St. westbankcafe.com
November 10th – Karen Mason And All That Jazz. Broadway star/concert artist Karen Mason explores the Kander and Ebb songbook and release of her new album. 54 Below, 254 W. 54th St. 54below.org
November 21st –Māyā. Concert presentation of Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels’ original musical set in India. Peter Norton Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th St. prospectmusicals.org