Established in 1982, Don't Tell Mama is celebrating over 40 years as a world-famous entertainment destination.
Located on renowned Restaurant Row in the heart of New York's theater district, Don't Tell Mama is one-of-a-kind - a veritable nightlife mall with four individual spaces: a piano bar, a restaurant, and 2 separate cabaret showrooms: a cineplex of cabaret!
Origin of the name: In the award-winning 1966 Broadway musical "Cabaret" by John Kander & Fred Ebb, the heroine Sally Bowles performs at The Kit Kat Club. She sings a racy, flirtatious song entitled "don't tell mama", explaining to the audience that her mama thinks she is living in a convent but actually is working in a nightclub in a pair of lacy pants! All the implied naughtiness, high spirits, and fun in the lyrics suggest this is indeed the place to be!
Choose from four fabulous rooms, A- Rated Mediterranean restaurant cuisine, and world-famous singing and piano-playing staff! Right in the heart of Broadway's Theater District! For a night of fun that you'll never forget.
What a mesmerizing experience! This place draws you in with its lively ambience and excellent service, but blows you away with breathtaking singing performances from the staff. Everyone from the piano man to the bartender and the serving staff takes turns, and the audience joins in too!
Feel so lucky to have joined on a Sunday evening on my last night in town, this amazingly talented group of musicians! Truly as amazing as attending Broadway musical ~ except instead you up close and feel so special to be included.
I know is in midtown but somehow the street that’s on and the place itself don’t feel turisty at all, so definitely more for locals. Drinks and food are alright and the performances are just amazing. Had an amazing time here even tho it was a week day. Reservations were not needed and we got a nice table right in front of the piano
From the moment I walked in this place, I was so moved by how the pianist and the bartenders are fantastic musicians. I was also super surprised by how perfectly bartenders sing while they're making cocktails, cleaning, doing the bartender work!! Also drink is really good too.I just asked something sweet and couple of my favorite and one bartender came up with super delicious drink.
One of the best cabaret venues in the city! Got to perform here and enjoyed the piano bar! Highest recommendation possible. Great service, great energy, great drinks, and a heckin good time! Will definitely be back!
