Jeff Harnar - I KNOW THINGS NOW: My Life in Sondheim’s Words

at Birdland Jazz Club, New York

Jeff Harnar brings his cabaret show "I Know Things Now: My Life in Sondheim's Words" to Birdland Jazz Club. Drawing from Stephen Sondheim's vast catalog, Harnar explores the composer's work through personal storytelling and song. This is a chance to experience the wit, sophistication, and emotional depth of one of theater's greatest songwriters. The show plays Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $35.46 to $66.36.

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Date: Mon 9 Nov · 19:00

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What to expect

Jeff Harnar - I KNOW THINGS NOW: My Life in Sondheim’s Words is a Classical/Vocal concert at Birdland Jazz Club, 0.5 mi from the center of New York. It is a good pick for music fans and a night out with friends. If you want to make a night of it, 79 other events are on in New York the same day.

About the event

From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.

Music Director: Jon Weber Bass: Steve Doyle Drums: Ray Marchica Directed by: Sondra Lee Jeff Harnar returns to Birdland with his BroadwayWorld Award-winning show, I Know Things Now: My Life in Sondheim's Words, on Monday, November 9 at 7pm. Drawing from the words and music of Stephen Sondheim, Harnar creates a deeply personal self-portrait of the emotional landscape of an openly gay New Yorker.

Joined by renowned jazz pianist and music director Jon Weber, with Steve Doyle on bass and Ray Marchica on drums, Harnar explores an eclectic collection of songs from Follies, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, Road Show, Dick Tracy, Passion, Company and more. With a gender-bending fluidity, Harnar brings his own perspective to Sondheim's work, including many songs originally introduced by women.

The show received Stephen Sondheim's personal endorsement and was recorded by PS Classics as a MAC Award-winning album. I Know Things Now was directed by Broadway legend Sondra Lee, who originated the role of Tiger Lily opposite Mary Martin in Peter Pan and Minnie Fay opposite Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly!

This special encore performance is dedicated to Lee's memory following her passing in February 2026. , "rdquo" -> Ingenious ... singularly special." --- The New York Sun , "rdquo" -> A thing of wonder, a show of powerful storytelling ... unforgettable, impeccable and completely original." --- BroadwayWorld

About Jeff Harnar

Jeff Harnar is an American cabaret singer, director and recording artist. Born in 1959, he performs in the classical vocal tradition, specialising in the cabaret repertoire. His work spans singing, directing and recording, making him a versatile figure in the cabaret world.

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About Birdland Jazz Club

Birdland Jazz Club is a New York City jazz venue that opened in 1949 on Broadway, establishing itself as a landmark destination for jazz performances. The original club closed in 1965 due to rising rents but reopened briefly in 1979. A revival began in 1986 with a new location in Manhattan's Theater District, near the original site. The current venue continues to host jazz performances in the same building that previously housed The New York Observer's headquarters.

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