Mary Cleere Haran
Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency
Celebrating the centennial year of the genius lyrics of Johnny Mercer (he would be 100 on Nov. 18), the sophisticated cabaret star Mary Cleere Haran is serving up a banquet of musical delicacies at Feinstein’s at Loew’s Regency. For a hip New York component of everything cool, Read More
MARY CLEERE HARAN
Feinstein’s at Loews Regency
540 Park Avenue at 61st Street
Tuesday, Oct. 23, to Saturday, Oct. 27
212-339-4095 for reservations
Before I get into the serious, depressing stuff, baby let me light your fire. At Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, one of my favorite singers, Mary Cleere Haran, Read More
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After Adrien Brody’s Oscar-night upset as Best Actor for The Pianist , the sky opened and the gods who oversee the universe (of showbiz, anyway) smiled down on him. Big things were expected of this dark horse, who looks like the least likely candidate for movie stardom since Jack Palance. They still are, because in Read More
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They’re all celebrating the 100th birthday of Richard Rodgers. Bernadette Peters is in the Read More
Billy Bob’s Mom Has E.S.P.
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This Tough Moll Got a Voice on Her
Brainy and beautiful, Mary Cleere Haran would be worth the cover charge even if she didn’t also possess one of the dreamiest singing voices since Marilyn Monroe. Fortunately, her attributes are many, and they are all fusing in a combustible entertainment package that gives you top Read More
Affordable Housing or Lack Thereof
