Marilyn Maye has been singing standards since before most of the room was born, and she still bends a lyric like she is finding it for the first time, with Tedd Firth answering from the piano. Ella Fitzgerald called her a favorite; Count Basie and Charlie Parker hired her. If you want a direct, unmediated link back to the Songbook's own century, in a small room with Columbus Circle glittering behind the bandstand, this is the set.
What to expect
Dizzy's is a compact club with cabaret tables, a bar, and glass looking out over Columbus Circle and the park. You sit, food and drinks come to the table, and there is a per-person food and beverage minimum on top of the cover. Sets run about an hour, with plenty of between-song talk and a crowd that applauds mid-phrase.
Good to know
- Nearest subway: 59 St–Columbus Circle on the A, B, C, D and 1; Dizzy's sits upstairs in the Deutsche Bank Center at Broadway and 60th.
- There is a per-person food and beverage minimum on top of the ticket, so plan on ordering something.
- Seating is at shared cabaret tables — arrive early if you want the window side rather than the back wall.
- Discounted student reservations are sold; bring valid student ID to claim one at the door.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible via the building's elevators; contact the box office ahead about seating.
- Best for anyone who likes standards delivered with phrasing rather than belted, and for a proper night-out dinner-and-music plan.
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Common questions
Is this Marilyn Maye herself, or a tribute show?
It is Maye's own set, accompanied by pianist Tedd Firth.
Is there a minimum beyond the ticket?
Yes. Dizzy's requires a $25 per-person food and beverage minimum in addition to the cover charge.
Are cheaper tickets available?
Jazz at Lincoln Center lists a discounted student reservation for this set alongside the standard Dizzy's cover.
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