Cabaret's Comeback to NYC

Cabaret's Comeback to NYC

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Created by MetroFocus • Updated On: December 6, 2011

In a world where music is everywhere, on your iPod, cell phone and in TV shows like “American Idol” and “Glee,” the unsung venues are the cabaret rooms. Here are some great local spots for cabaret...

Café Carlyle is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

1. Café Carlyle

8.4
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Experience true cabaret at Cafe Carlyle. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give and take of the crowd. Discover local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

The Box is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

2. The Box

7.9
189 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: With a diverse calendar of acts, The Box offers live music in an intimate space. Check out our other list of local spots where cabaret is making a comeback in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Oak Room - Algonquin Hotel is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

3. Oak Room - Algonquin Hotel

6.6
59 W 44th St (btw 5th & 6th), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 5 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Experience true cabaret at the Oak Room. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give and take of the crowd. Discover local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Metropolitan Room is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

4. Metropolitan Room

34 W 22nd St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Piano Bar · Flatiron District · 18 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Experience true cabaret at the Metropolitan Room. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give & take of the crowd. Discover local spots for cabaret on MetroFocus Read more.

Don't Tell Mama is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

5. Don't Tell Mama

7.6
343 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Experience true cabaret at Don't Tell Mama. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give & take of the crowd. Discover local spots for cabaret on MetroFocus Read more.

Laurie Beechman Theatre is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

6. Laurie Beechman Theatre

6.9
407 W 42nd St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 27 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: A true cabaret experience. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give & take of the crowd. Discover other local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Joe's Pub is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

7. Joe's Pub

9.0
425 Lafayette St (btwn Astor Pl & E 4th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · NoHo · 89 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: A true cabaret experience. Here nothing’s needed except the singer, the song, a musician or two, and the give & take of the crowd. Discover other local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

City Winery is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

8. City Winery

155 Varick St (at Vandam St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hudson Square · 186 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: The artists who play at City Winery meet the growing demand for live music in a more intimate space. A true cabaret experience. Discover other local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Stage 72 is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

9. Stage 72

5.7
158 W 72nd St Fl 2 (btwn Amsterdam & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Lincoln Square · 13 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: The artists who play at The Triad Theatre meet the growing demand for live music in a more intimate space. A true cabaret experience. Discover other local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Duane Park Restaurant & Lounge is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

10. Duane Park Restaurant & Lounge

157 Duane St (btwn Hudson & W. Broadway), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 22 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Burlesque seems to have been adopted by the 20-something set with rooms like Duane Park Cafe. Discover other local spots for cabaret in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.

Galapagos Art Space is one of Cabaret's Comeback to NYC.

11. Galapagos Art Space

16 Main St (at Water St.), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · DUMBO · 53 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: With a diverse calendar of acts, Galapagos Art Space offers live music in an intimate space. Check out our other list of local spots where cabaret is making a comeback in NYC on MetroFocus Read more.