Max is currently starring as Billy Flynn in the record breaking broadway production of Chicago. More info here. NOTE: Max will not be performing on January 14th.
Max is thrilled to appear at the Palm Springs Cultural Center as part of their Broadway’s Best in the West series. More information here.
Max will be making his Carnegie Hall solo debut with the New York Pops, under the baton of Maestro Steven Reineke. More information here.
Max will be performing his solo show with his musical director and pianist, Billy Stritch, at the Venetian Room in San Francisco. More information here.
Max joins Christine Ebersole, Nikki Renée Daniels, Kerry Butler, Jason Gotay, Jason Danieley, Benjamin Pajak and a host of others for this evening of holiday music at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City. Information here.
Max is currently performing in the broadway production of Chicago as Billy Flynn until November 24th, 2024. Information here. Please be aware Max will not be performing Nov 11-17th!
Max joins the cast of Golden Rainbow in the York Theatre’s MUFTI presentation of Golden Rainbow. More information and tickets here.
The Donnell Broadway Concert Series presents an Evening with Max von Essen at the University of Findlay in Ohio. Expect a thrilling evening celebrating the Great American Songbook and the best of broadway from the Golden Age and beyond! Max will be joined my music director and pianist, Phil Reno. Info here.
Max will perform at an all star celebration for the retirement of Richard Lewis, president and CEO of Broadway Sacramento. He’ll be joined by Jason Graae, James T. Lane, Lesli Margherita, Teal Wicks, Ken Page and so many others. More info here.
Max returns to the Broadway Speakeasy series at Paradise Club. Presented by TodayTix, Max will be joined by Billy Stritch as his musical director and pianist, Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. More info here.
Max joins Susie Mosher’s the LineUp at Birdland Theater. Info and tickets here.
Mark Cortale presents the Broadway at The Art House return of Max von Essen with Billy Stritch at the piano for two nights only! Info here.
Award-winning entertainer and music director Billy Stritch leads this Lyrics & Lyricists tribute, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Dick Scanlan and joined by a sensational cast of his nightclub and theater friends Aisha de Haas, Gabrielle Stravelli, Alysha Umphress, and Max von Essen. They reimagine the searing solos and classic duets with Lena Horne, Mel Tormé, and others in songs by Gershwin, Arlen, Porter, and more, for a Judy Garland tribute like no other, built around the show that brought one of Hollywood’s greatest stars into America’s living rooms every week, and further fueled her place in our hearts. Info here.
Maestro Steven Reineke leads The New York Pops in a celebration of its 40th Birthday Gala with a concert at Carnegie Hall, followed by a black tie-optional Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Honoring the Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning icon, Barry Manilow, the orchestra will be joined by guest artists from across the recording industry and the Broadway community. Proceeds from the gala support the orchestra and its PopsEd music education programs. Info here.
Join Keen Company for a hilarious and star-studded benefit reading of The Royal Family — starring Kate Baldwin, Arnie Burton, Andrew Dawson, Ali Ewoldt, Marsha Mason, Brenda Pressley, Angela Reed, Max von Essen, and Allan K. Washington! More info here.
Max takes his solo show to the Legacy Theatre in Stony Creek, CT on March 5th at 2pm as part of their Sunday Broadway Concert Series. He’ll be joined by his music director, the incredible Billy Stritch. More info here.
Max will star alongside Kate Baldwin in Goodspeed Musical’s production of 42nd Street, directed and choreographed by Randy Skinner. Information and tickets here.
Max takes his solo show to the Art House in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Featuring his musical director, Billy Stritch, with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. Info here.
Max returns to the Sacramento Music Circus in the role of Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden. Information and tickets here.
Max, along with Morgan James & LaKisha Jones, will join the Houston Symphony in an evening or broadway music. More info here.
Max will be one of Seth Sikes’ special guests at 54 Below, as he celebrates what would have been the 100th birthday of entertainment icon, Judy Garland. Info here.
Max will perform two concerts as part of the new Broadway Speakeasy series at the Paradise Club in New York City. Join him and Billy Stritch as they celebrate the nightlife era of a time gone by with standards from the American Songbook and the Golden Age of Broadway. Information here.
Max joins Eli Tokash as he hosts the first live concert the Take A Bow podcast, celebrating their 100th episode. With musical direction by Charlie Alterman, he’ll be joined by Ciara Renée, JJ Niemann, Presley Ryan and Anthony Rosenthal. Information here.
The Coachella Valley’s DAP Health presents The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, hosted by Michael Urie, with performances from Max, Eden Espinosa, Deborah Cox and Seth Rudetsky. For 28 years, the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards “The Chase” has raised millions of dollars for direct client services at DAP Health. More information here.
Max will be Melissa Errico’s special guest at Green Room 42 as she sings Sondheim standards, and offers stories and insights from her decades’ long relationship with the composer. Information here.
Max joins a stellar cast, including Jessica Vosk, Bryce Pinkham, Shereen Pimentel and more in the Abington Theater’s concert presentation of It Happened In Key West. Visit here for more information.
Max joins The Lineup with Susie Mosher, a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes. Actress/singer Mosher hosts the spontaneous extravaganza every Tuesday at The Birdland Theater. Info here.
Max will be appearing at the Suffolk Theatre in Riverhead, Long Island in A Broadway Valentine. He’ll be joined by Teal Wicks, Telly Leung, Nasia Thomas and Alysha Umphress in an evening of broadway, love songs, and so much more. Information here.
Max will be one of Billy Stritch’s special guests during his Birdland concert run. Max joins on Thursday night but Billy will have special guests all weekend to celebrate his birthday. Visit here for information.
Once again, Max joins Melissa Errico as her special guest in this intimate performance of “Melissa Errico Sings Her New York” at 54 Below. Reaching into her personal songbook box — Sondheim, Comden & Green, Joni Mitchell —and accompanied by her incomparable longtime partner, the poetic jazz pianist Tedd Firth, she will celebrate the city of rushing pasts, cancelled lunches and hurried loves, of Broadway dreams and beautiful solitudes. More information here.
Max will join Melissa Errico as her special guest in this intimate encore performance of “Melissa Errico Sings Her New York” at 54 Below. Reaching into her personal songbook box — Sondheim, Comden & Green, Joni Mitchell —and accompanied by her incomparable longtime partner, the poetic jazz pianist Tedd Firth, she will celebrate the city of rushing pasts, cancelled lunches and hurried loves, of Broadway dreams and beautiful solitudes. More information here.
Join The New York Pops for an intimate cabaret performance at Feinstein’s/54 Below featuring Max - their first in-person event since February 2020! The evening will kick off with a champagne reception in the elegant setting of a 1920s Manhattan supper club. Always charming and entertaining, Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke will serve as host and while you enjoy Max von Essen's performance, a delectable three-course meal will be served, complete with wine pairings. Proceeds from The New York Pops Underground cabaret fundraiser support the PopsEd programs, which provide music education, arts access, and performance opportunities for New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds. Info here.
