Where New York City residents flock to 54 Below and Joe’s Pub after a Broadway Show, in Syracuse, attendees venture to Syracuse Stage’s Sutton Pavilion, the one-stop hub of bright entertainment to celebrate the opening night of each of the Pavilion’s 2025-2026 season offerings in partnership with CNY Jazz.
The CNY Jazz Opening Night After-Parties kick off its fifth season following Mary Nickson’s “The Hello Girls” on September 12, setting the tone for each opening night thereafter. Each show will feature a different vocalist or instrumentalist with grand piano accompaniment. The lineup will include Jeff Stockham, Joe Carello, Michael Houston & Sam Wynn, Just Joe, and Cathleen O’Brien & Richard Koons, providing selections from the Great American Songbook and more.
Each ensuing show features a different vocalist or instrumentalist with grand piano accompaniment, with a lineup including Jeff Stockham, Joe Carello, Michael Houston & Sam Wynn, Just Joe, and Cathleen O’Brien & Richard Koons providing selections from the Great American Songbook and more.
“As we always do, we have these artists fit their repertoire to the period, theme, or genre of the stage productions whenever possible,” said Larry Luttinger of CNY Jazz, curator of the series. “It adds a fun factor that wraps up the entire evening, amplifying the traditional celebration of the birthing of every new production.”
Bob Hupp, Syracuse Stage Artistic Director spoke of the series, noting “Our partnership with CNY Jazz Central is a highlight of the opening night experience for patrons of Syracuse Stage. After the show, our audience enjoys food and drinks and celebrates the evening through the carefully curated musical offerings of CNY Jazz Central. It’s not-to-be missed fun and I can’t think of a more complementary artistic partnership.”
CNY Jazz Club cardholders buying show tickets on these nights will receive 10% off their tabs at the Sutton Pavilion bar at each cabaret. There is no cabaret cover charge. More info can be found here.
Opening Night After-Parties Cabaret Schedule
September 12 – Mary Nickson after “The Hello Girls”
October 24 – Jeff Stockham after “The 39 Steps”
November 28 – Joe Carello after “A Christmas Story”
February 6, 2026 – Michael Houston & Sam Wynn after “Relentless”
March 13, 2026 – Just Joe after “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone”
May 15, 2026 – Cathleen O’Brien & Richard Koons after Disney’s “Frozen The Broadway Musical”
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