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A Nonprofit Cabaret Venue


Ryan Shaw is a three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist for his solo projects, This is Ryan ShawIn Between, and Real Love.  He has shared the world stage with such artists as Van Halen, Bonnie Raitt, John Legend, B.B. King, and Jill Scott. Ryan starred as Judas in the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Olivier Award-winning London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, as the original Stevie Wonder in Motown: The Musical on Broadway, and on London’s West End as the Soul of Michael Jackson in Thriller Live. His concert schedule includes Radio City Music Hall’s Dream Concert benefit for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial; Carnegie Hall’s Elton John and Bernie Taupin Tribute, A Celebration of The African American Cultural Legacy, and Nat King Cole 100th with the NY Pops; The Kennedy Center’s Nat King Cole 100 with the National Symphony Orchestra, and A Tribute to the Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin with orchestras throughout North America. Ryan’s new orchestral show, RYAN SHAW Masters of R&B is being presented by orchestras throughout the U.S.. He was a featured guest in The 92nd Street Y’s presentation of Lyrics & Lyricists What’s Going On?: Songs of Change. Ryan’s most recent album, Imagining Marvin, includes Marvin Gaye hits, Ryan’s original songs, and GRAMMY-winning co-writers and special guests.