Café Carlyle is pleased to welcome China Forbes for a five-night engagement, April 14 - 18. A singer, songwriter, and performer of remarkable range, Forbes brings her intimate storytelling and worldly musical sensibility to the Café Carlyle stage.
Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Forbes graduated cum laude from Harvard University before launching a career that spans theater, songwriting, and recording. She released her debut solo album Love Handle in 1995 and soon after joined Pink Martini, fronting the ensemble ever since and co-writing many of its most beloved songs, including “Sympathique (Je ne veux pas travailler),” “Hang on Little Tomato,” and “Hey Eugene.” Her voice and music have appeared in acclaimed films and television series such as Emily in Paris, The White Lotus, Sherlock, and Parks and Recreation.
In 2024, Forbes released her third solo album, The Road, featuring the anthems “Full Circle” and “Rise.” A recipient of the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, she returns to the stage during a sabbatical from Pink Martini, offering evenings of warmth, elegance, and deeply personal songs at Café Carlyle.
April 14–18, 2026
SHOW BEGINS AT 8:45 PM
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Café Carlyle is delighted to welcome back the incomparable Isaac Mizrahi for his landmark 10th anniversary season. Running from February 3 to February 21, 2026, Mizrahi will unveil A.I. Artificial Isaac.
Café Carlyle is thrilled to welcome back Dianna Agron for her fifth residency from February 24–28, 2026, marking eight years of a cherished collaboration with the iconic venue.
Café Carlyle is thrilled to welcome back singer-songwriter and piano-phenomenon Peter Cincotti for a series of Tuesday performances on March 3, 10, 17, and 24.
Café Carlyle is pleased to welcome back acclaimed singer-songwriter Hamilton Leithauser for his eighth annual residency, running March 4–28, 2026.
Café Carlyle is delighted to welcome back Benmont Tench for a special residency March 31 - April 4, following his sold-out debut last year.
Cafe Carlyle welcomes Matt Friend for a three-night engagement April 21 - 23, 2026.
Café Carlyle is delighted to welcome Tony and Grammy Award winner John Lloyd Young for a special residency April 7-11, 2026.
