Times Square Gossip

  Rick's Steakhouse Rick's is one of my favorite 5 star restaurants to eat. Check out the Rick’s Steakhouse for a holiday dinner treat. Located on the second floor of the Rick’s Cabaret New York gentlemen’s club (50 West 33 Street), the restaurant is helmed by executive chef Jayson Margulies and is popular with business professionals, tech, and finance guys. Chocolate Lava Cake Over the holiday season, the Rick’s Steakhouse stays open late—serving until the wee small hours. For the holiday season, specialty desserts and wintry cocktails have been added. Chef Margulies, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, is one of the city's top fine-dining chefs. His background includes significant experience at renowned local establishments, such as Dylan Prime, Gramercy Tavern, and Tribeca Grill. Rack Of Lamb At Rick's Steakhouse Chef Margulies has attracted a growing following for our Prix Fixe Lunch and Dinner menus with his new and different approach to traditional st...

Town Stages New York City Town Stages is now open at 221 West Broadway, NYC. Located in the heart of Tribeca, TOWN is New York's premier venue to celebrate, collaborate and put on a show. A new female-driven cultural arts institution and venue space, Town Stages is a state-of-the-art, flexible performance and event space that can support the entire lifecycle of New York's hallmark industries. With a stunning 9,000 square foot storefront facility, TOWN provides world-class cultural experiences and opportunities for all: from civic to corporate, tech to theater. With a Mainstage, a Cabaret Lounge, and a multi-use event space with a capacity of 225, Town Stages will offer much-needed space and production resources for businesses, arts organizations, and families. TOWN boasts ticketed performances and curated community programing, from performance art to dance to theatre, and is also available for fashion shows, film shoots, weddings, and beyond. ...

Tori Murray Feinstein’s/54 Below will present the youngest solo performer in cabaret history, 11-year-old Tori Murray, in READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! tonight at 7 PM. Tori Murray has received unanimous critical acclaim for her current starring role as Tina Denmark in the award-winning musical smash RUTHLESS! In a genuine star turn, Tori Murray has the most powerful set of pipes currently exhibited Off-Broadway. Murray has a big future in showbiz! — Theatermania “Special praise goes to scene stealer Tori Murray, who looks like Shirley Temple and belts like Ethel Merman!” — Rex Reed, The New York Observer “The remarkably talented Tori Murray sends shivers up and down your spine!” — Curtain Up “Tori Murray, who’s sassy, funny and well sung as tawdry Tina, taps and slays with equal aplomb!” — Michael Musto, Out READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! is a mini-musical blending a tale of growing up through an eclectic coll...

**** STARS IN HEAVEN Story By: James Edstrom ****   Julie Wilson At Birdland Legendary singer Julie Wilson has passed away according to sources. The world has lost another icon. What can I say about Julie Wilson. I loved this woman. For many years we celebrated our birthdays together with Honeymooner star Joyce "Trixie" Randolph. We were all born on the same day, October 21st. Julie's smile always lit up the room and she always wore a flower in her hair, even on a cold winter day. Her singing left you feeling good and feeling sad all at the same time. She would give the audience a show weather in a huge Broadway house or in a little tiny cabaret. My Birthday's were always great because I was celebrating with my friends Julie Wilson and Joyce Randolph. Stacks of celebrities would be there and our celebration would end up on every gossip sheet. I can not tell you how much Julie Wilson is to the history of New York City. May she rest in pea...

**** NEW YORK CITY'S BEST **** Ellyn Harris New York City's hot ticket is Ellyn Harris, as she Returns to The METROPOLITAN ROOM - 34 West 22nd St. for the 7pm show on  Thursday, March 5th. You can make your ONLINE RESERVATIONS: www.metropolitanroom.com or RESERVE BY PHONE at  212-206-044.Reservations are required. Tickets are $20 and there is a two drink minimum. You can also listen to Ellens songs by visiting www.ellynhmusic.com . PREVIOUS COMMENTS ON ELLYN'S HIT SHOW DMR Magazine: "Ellyn Harris is a stunning beauty with an equally gorgeous voice." Jamie Drew, Nickelodeon: "Ellyn, your voice was amazing! You were so natural, charming and charismatic. And I was the biggest fan of your song selection, so many of my faves! Such a great night and can't wait to come see you again!" Adam Buckman, TV Columnist, MediaPost.com (formally TV Critic, NY Post): "Wow! You can rea...

**** JAMIE DEROY IN CONCERT **** Jamie deRoy Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy when she hosts an evening of her Multi MAC Award-Winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends, on Monday, March 4th (7PM) at Manhattan’s newest Broadway nightclub, “Broadway’s living room,” 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street ~ btw. 7th & 8th Avenues). Joining Jamie this evening will be: Lewis Cleale (Book Of Mormon); actor, Grammy Award-winning songwriter & country music star Larry Gatlin (The Will Rogers Follies); international classical/rock violinist, Daisy Jopling; MAC Award-winning comedian Cory Kahaney; and Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Caroline, Or Change, Jelly’s Last Jam). Ron Abel will serve as musical director and Barry Kleinbort will direct. Tom Hubbard joins Jamie on Bass. Kicking off its 23rd year, the colorful cabaret series has been thrilling New York City audiences and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable tele...

**** CABARET LEGENDS **** Jamie deRoy Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy when she hosts an evening of her Multi MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie deRoy & friends, on Wednesday, November 28th (7PM) at Manhattan’s cabaret hot-spot Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street ~ btw. 5th & 6th Avenues). Joining Jamie on this autumn evening will be Oscar and Golden Globe Award-nominated ("Rainbow Connection" --The Muppet Movie) composer & arranger Kenny Ascher; comic Myq Kaplan (The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, Late Show with David Letterman); two-time MAC Award-winner, singer-songwriter Mary Liz McNamara; acclaimed Australian, West End and Tony Award-nominee sensation Tony Sheldon ( Priscilla Queen of the Desert); and John Tartaglia, Tony Award and Emmy Award-nominated actor and puppeteer (Avenue Q, ImaginOcean). Ron Abel will serve as musical director and Barry Kleinbort will direct. The colorful cabaret series,...