THE DUPLEX IN THE NEWS

Just as the Duplex opened its doors at 4 in the afternoon, Harry Arkell, 34, a tourist from the United Kingdom, took a seat at the bar and ordered a glass of red wine. The former marketing executive had recently quit his job, ended a relationship and completed a…

Setting the pace for campy, good-natured fun (though not classic glamour), the city’s oldest cabaret is still going strong at 55. A generous mix of regulars and tourists laugh and sing along with drag performers, comedians and rising stars in the cabaret room on…

The Duplex is the superstar of Seventh Avenue South and Christopher Street, with its name shining bright for all to see. A broad variety of shows takes place here, from campy drag acts to piano balladeers to intimate performances by some of Broadway’s brightest stars. Many…

Open as early as 4 p.m., The Duplex at 61 Christopher St. is a cozy place to do some singing and be serenaded. At 9 every night, its staff puts on a comedic performance at the piano bar. It’s not unusual to see your server hop on stage between serving you drinks. Broadway singers…

Ding dong, Cecily Strong is back on Saturday Night Live, and last night the show gave her the perfect sketch to show off all the reasons why we missed her. In “Outdoor Cabaret,” Strong’s a singer named Billie Moon, who just got back from “the only cruise ship with zero infections,”…

Renowned as one of the most popular bars in the West Village, The Duplex is one piano bar you shouldn’t skip during your next visit to NYC. They have a rotating team of pianists and bartenders who sing every night. Consider taking your friends here to sample their excellent beer, cocktail, and…

One of the best dueling piano bars in town, this downtown spot has been around for over 60 years. Open every night of the year, Duplex boasts some pretty fantastic piano playing. It's not every dinner that you get served by a waiter who can also hold a tune and crack a joke at the same…

In the episode titled "Between a Rock and Harlin's Place" of the NBC sitcom Will and Grace, Jack performs his one-man show "Just Jack" at The Duplex.

Opened in the West Village in 1951, The Duplex is one of New York's earliest piano bars. Over the years, a long list of famous performers, including Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Pryor, and Nathan Lane, have graced its stage. The bar now has four distinct…

Lying in bed, staring at the ceiling with a catchy song you can’t get out of your head? The best way to exorcise that demon is to throw on clothes, head to the West Village and perform it in front of a crowd of complete strangers. And why settle for a simple backing track when you can have your…

Open 365 days a year until 4 AM, The Duplex is not your grandmother's piano bar. Instead, colorful characters from New York and beyond show up for the opportunity to get in front of the crowd for a performance. Drag queens mix-and-mingle with straight guys and gays alike, livening up the…