What We Do

Established in 1995, Cabaret Scenes magazine is the only print publication in the world that focuses on the excitement of cabaret: its songs, its performers, its songwriters, and the clubs in which the magic happens.

Cabaret Scenes and its website are increasingly crucial to the art form, it’s careerists, and it’s audiences as other print media reduce their attention to cabaret or eliminate it entirely.

Published bi-monthly, each issue includes articles on the movers and shakers in cabaret, reviews of live performances and CDs, news of what’s happening on the cabaret scene, and listings of upcoming shows. In addition, our website features extended cabaret reviews, up-to-the-minute news items, photos spreads of special events, and The Cabaret Scenes Hall of Fame to which those who have made an impact on cabaret are inducted.

Why We Do It

Because we love both the music and the exhilaration of live performances. We do it because we want those who, like us and like you, appreciate the unique pleasure of cabaret shows and want to know more about the art and the artists they cherish. We do it because we believe there are multitudes of others to reach and introduce to cabaret so they also experience the pleasure of that special relationship, the music, the charm of the performance and the warmth of the venues.

How You Can Make a Difference

Cabaret Scenes magazine is a publication of the AMERICAN SONGBOOK ASSOCIATION INC., a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of New York. Become a supporter with your tax-deductible donation to the American Songbook Association Inc. ASA receives no government or corporate support, depending on contributions from cabaret enthusiasts like you.

Make Your Donation Today!

A donation of $65 ($75 international) or more includes six personal copies of the magazine delivered to your door. All donations, no matter how modest, help us in our work. They return to the donors the satisfaction of knowing that each contribution aids the ASA’s tireless reporting on and publicizing this truly unique, intimate, and vibrant realm of live entertainment, those who pursue it as a career, and the venues in which they share their talents.

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Established 1995

Founder

Darrell Henline (1928–2003)

Associate Publisher

Peter Leavy (1929-2024)

Editor-In-Chief

Frank Dain

Assistant to the Editor

Amanda Levy

Contributing Writers

John Amodeo
Mary Bogue
Jeannie Carroll
Alix Cohen
Chip Deffaa
Lynn Timmons Edwards
BetsyAnn Faiella
Heather Frank
Bart Greenberg
Harlan James
Rian Keating
Bill Lanese
Steve Murray
Jerry Osterberg
Jacqueline Parker
Stephen Sorokoff
Todd Sussman
Les Traub
Joel Vig
Elliot Zwiebach

Contributing Photographers

Rose Billings
Helane Blumfield
Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Maryann Lopinto
Stephen Sorokoff

Social Media Strategist

Avi Duvdevani

Media Partners

David Kenney/Everything Old Is New Again