"Each song has an epic feeling sung from the bottom of her heart, a ballad to those that have hurt her."
— Divide and Conquer
Sarah Glassman, the Queen of NYC Piano Bars, is a New York City based singer/songwriter, piano bar entertainer, music director, and vocal coach, whose work has enabled her to become one of the most versatile artists in NYC.
Sarah can regularly be seen in NYC solo piano bars and dueling piano venues all around the Tri-State Area. Known for her sweet, soulful vocals and versatility behind the keys, you may find Sarah tickling the ivories at Townhouse Piano Bar most Tuesday nights as well as the Duplex Piano Bar on Wednesdays, and many other popular spots such as Brandy’s Piano Bar, Marie’s Crisis, and The Friki Tiki. Most recently, Sarah represented The Friki Tiki Piano Bar at Broadway Con in July 2023 and was invited to perform at the 3rd annual Curtain Up! Broadway Festival in Times Square in September 2023. Follow Sarah on social media @sarahglassmanmusic to find the weekly update!
BACKGROUND & EARLY CAREER
Originally from Western Kansas, Sarah began playing piano before she could read a book. Considered a child prodigy, she quickly advanced to studying classical piano at the collegiate level under professor John Huber. By the time she turned 12, Sarah had a professional career in the Catholic Church as an organist/pianist. During her collegiate years, Sarah discovered her passion for singing, and went on to receive a B.A. in classical voice from Fort Hays State University under Juilliard Grad, Dr. James Brown.
Sarah moved to NYC in 2006, and immediately was hired as a music director for cabaret shows at Don’t Tell Mama’s. She then went on to play the role of Rapunzel in a regional production of Into the Woods, followed by a featured performance at the Waldorf Hotel which honored Patti Lupone. She soon thereafter began studying voice with world renowned vocal coach Professor William Riley. It was Riley’s teaching technique that inspired Sarah to begin educating others as a private vocal coach throughout the Tri-State area.
As a music director, Sarah’s sight-reading skills have provided her with endless opportunities to work with artists of all genres. In 2018, she received two Josie award nominations for Music director of the year for her work on the regionally produced productions of Something’s Afoot and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Sarah was the only female nominated in this category and was also the only music director to be nominated twice. Sarah went on to receive the Josie award for Music Director that year for Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Sarah’s work as a private vocal coach has done nothing but provide her with joy. She has shared her knowledge at From Stage to Screen performing arts school as well as the Broadway Star Project alongside Broadway stars including Jenn Gambatese. Sarah also worked alongside Jackie Burns as her accompanist for her private vocal workshops. Sarah’s students have gone on to book national tours, regional tours, and have also performed at professional ball games.
In 2015, Sarah formed the Sarah Glassman Band, and released her debut EP Toxic. She released her holiday single “Christmas Eve (Love Under the Tree)” in December 2018. Sarah also formed the vocal duo Josh and Sarah Sing and released a Christmas EP titled “It’s Christmas Have You Heard” in 2021. Most recently Sarah released her latest single “Now That I’m Gone” in April of 2024!
Sarah co-founded HiGlass Productions with her colleague, Ryan Hiers in 2017. It’s within her production company that Sarah spawned the Nasty Women Cabaret series, which has provided a platform for people to experiment with new material in a safe, inspiring environment. HiGlass has a residency at the Players Theater in the west village. Sarah is also co-writing an original rock/pop musical with Hiers called the Petting Zoo. HiGlass Productions has an annual season of productions and you can find the schedule at www.higlassproductions.com