Mark Rupp

Friday, April 25th THE AFTER PARTY welcomed RENT's Merle Dandridge and WICKED's Brad Bass and Ben Cameron. THE AFTER PARTY - EVERY FRIDAY @ 10:30 PM Hang out for our weekly showbiz soiree, THE AFTER PARTY. Come and relax with a cocktail as some of New York's most talented performers grace the stage at this social schmoozefest. Or better yet, come up on stage & sing yourself. Iron lunged hosts Brandon Cutrell & Alysha Umphress keep things hopping, with piano man Ray Fellman at the keys and Lisa Asher behind the bar (her pour is as ferocious as her belt). Located just blocks from the Great White Way, you never know who might drop by.

THE AFTER PARTY, which has been nominated for a 2008 MAC Award for Variety Production/Recurring Series on Friday, April 11th, 2008 presented Drama Desk Award Nominee and star of Mamma Mia, Judy McLane. Alos featured were Lavinia Draper and a special appearance by Mamma Mia's Carey Anderson

The After Party at the Laurie Beechman Theatre was a place of celebration Friday night!

On Monday, February 25, the Broadway at Birdland series welcomed composer/performer Victoria Shaw and her celebrated showcase 'Under The Covers With Victoria Shaw.' Following the concert was Jim Caruso's Cast Party.

Composer, arranger, vocalist and jazz pianist Billy Stritch celebrated the release of his acclaimed new record, 'Billy Stritch Sings Mel Tormé' on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 7PM at Birdland, as part of the long-running, critically-heralded and popular concert series Broadway at Birdland.

Maureen McGovern returns to the Manhattan cabaret scene with her new show A Long and Winding Road at New York City's Metropolitan Room at 7:30PM on February 13-16 and February 21-23.

Jim Caruso hosted his guests and friends at The Cast Party on Monday, February 11 at Birdland. In attendance were cast members of off-Broadway hits Celia and Altar Boyz, plus Hilary Kole, Katherine Luckinbill, Erich Bergen, Billy Stritch, Natalie Douglas Tony DeSare, Lari White and more.

Jim Caruso celebrated his birthday with his guests and friends at The Cast Party on Monday, February 4 at Birdland. In attendance were Susan Mosher and John Boswell of Cashino, Michael Winther, Christine Pedi, Julie Garnye and Stephanie D'Abruzzo.

Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman, officially opened Sunday February 3 at Primary Stages (59 East 59th Street).

On Friday February 1 at 10:30PM, 'The After Party' welcomed Katrina Rose Dideriksen and Luke Grooms, from the recent production of Jerry Springer: The Opera - In Concert, plus 2007 Ed Kleban Award Winner and 2006 Jonathan Larson Award winner Joe Iconis!

On Friday January 18, 'The After Party' welcomed Arbender Robinson of The Little Mermaid and 2002 Miss Fire Island Ariel Sinclair to the weekly bash at the West Bank Café

On Thursday, January 17, Idina Menzel, the Tony Award-winning Broadway actress from Wicked and Rent, recording-artist and recent star of Disney's Enchanted appeared live with Scott Nevins at Splash Bar's 'Campus Thursdays' party, celebrating the release of her new CD 'I Stand.'

The legendary Chita Rivera performed two sold-out shows Monday, January 14 at the legendary Birdland to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Forbidden Broadway divas Christine Pedi and Karen Murphy joined forces over to present 'Great Dames and The Torch Goddess' at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Friday January 11 and Saturday January 12.

To commemorate its acclaimed and beloved Broadway run, The Drowsy Chaperone hosted a VIP private closing night party at Havana Central on December 30. The entire current Broadway cast and creative team, plus former cast members and friends celebrated the musical and toasted to its success.

The cast and crew of The Drowsy Chaperone held a door-decorating contest backstage at the Marquis Theatre.

Steven Brinberg in celebrated the holidays in 'Simply Barbra: A Christmas Show' playing 4 performances only at the Metropolitan Room. With Chris Denny at the piano, a special guest star will appear at each show.