Peter Leavy

As a youthful columnist, Peter offered dating advice to Seventeen magazine’s teen readers. Simultaneously, his “think pieces” and articles on entertainment appeared in other national magazines. Editing four magazines for a small publisher when the Korean Conflict erupted, Peter entered military service, becoming Editor-in-chief of The Army Home Town News Center. After service, he joined the family business and in the ensuing decades created several companies in the fashion and home decoration industry. Peter signed on as one of the first contributors to the fledgling Cabaret Scenes magazine, later was named associate editor and, in 2007, took over as publisher.

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Joan Belgrave

| December 12, 2016 | 0 Comments
Joan Belgrave

Belgrave’s instrument is sweet, smooth, and largely irresistible.

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Liz Callaway: The Essential Liz Callaway

| December 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
Liz Callaway: The Essential Liz Callaway

There are few performers to match her superlative vocalizing.

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Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas Show

| September 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
Dorothy Bishop: The Dozen Divas Show

Dorothy Bishop’s characters are a genuine howl.

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The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

| August 3, 2015 | 0 Comments
The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

For anyone who loved the era of the big bands, seeing The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at Iguana was a pleasure on two scores, three if you include their outstanding guest that night

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Sue Matsuki & Edd Clark: Sue & Edd’s Fabulous Christmas Show

| July 15, 2015 | 0 Comments
Sue Matsuki & Edd Clark: Sue & Edd’s Fabulous Christmas Show

Matsuki and Clark take the measure of each other with musical panache, and their duets were admirably handled.

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Robyn McCorquodale: Diary of a Piano Girl

| April 13, 2015 | 0 Comments
Robyn McCorquodale: Diary of a Piano Girl

Diary of a Piano Girl… an innovative and intriguing variation on the usual autobiographical theme shows.

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Julie Wilson 1924-2015

| April 7, 2015 | 0 Comments
Julie Wilson 1924-2015

We called her “the Queen of Cabaret,” and so she was — elegant, regal and, for better than half a century, at the pinnacle of the musical world.

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Vickie Phillips: To Life and Rainbows A Loving Memorial Tribute to Son Kirk

| March 23, 2015 | 0 Comments
Vickie Phillips: To Life and Rainbows A Loving Memorial Tribute to Son Kirk

If you’re ready for an emotional, and emotionally satisfying, evening, put Vickie Phillips on your list.

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Ervin Drake: It Was a Very Good 95 Years

| January 20, 2015 | 0 Comments
Ervin Drake: It Was a Very Good 95 Years

The cabaret world and music lovers everywhere lost a dear and valued friend this past week. Ervin Drake — composer of songs as varied as “I Believe,” “Tico-Tico,” “A Room Without Windows,” and “It Was a Very Good Year”

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Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack and John Boswell: 3 Men and a Baby…Grand

| December 1, 2014 | 0 Comments
Brian Lane Green, Lee Lessack and John Boswell: 3 Men and a Baby…Grand

It was as much a reunion of three old friends as it was a delightful hour of cabaret.

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