Lynnie Godfrey
The Green Room 42460 West 42nd Street, New York 10036
Lynnie Godfrey is billed at The Green Room 42 on November 6. The available event listing does not give a description of the program, identify accompanying musicians, or specify whether the appearance will be a cabaret set, concert, or another format. What is clear is that the evening features Godfrey, the Harlem-born actress, singer, director, producer, and author, in one of Manhattan’s cabaret rooms.
Godfrey is known as a cabaret and concert artist whose work includes interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Her recordings include Lynnie Godfrey Does It Her Way and Spending the Holidays with Lynnie Godfrey. Her stage credits include EUBIE!, Shuffle Along, No Place to Be Somebody, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Damn Yankees, and Snow Queen. A New York Times review of an earlier appearance called her act “full of variety,” while observing that her “control of her material is uneven.” Reviewing a later Jazz Cabaret performance, Frank T. Smith wrote, “Her voice took total command of the sold out crowd.”
The Green Room 42 offers a spacious cabaret experience on the fourth floor of Yotel in Manhattan, where Broadway stars and emerging artists perform live music and theatrical shows. The room features an elevated stage and streamlined seating with banquettes and private tables, ensuring good sight lines and a comfortable view from anywhere. Guests can enjoy a curated menu of small plates and signature cocktails while immersing themselves in performances that range from solo theater pieces to jazz and cabaret. Shows are ticketed, with no food or drink minimum, allowing the audience to focus on the music and storytelling in a setting that balances attentive listening with a lively night out. The venue’s walls are adorned with a mural honoring past performers, adding a unique touch to the vibrant space.