Vanessa Trouble News

Over the past few weeks, an enormous variety of musical and comic talent have stormed the Birdland stage during Jim Caruso's iconic Cast Party. Accompanied by musical director Billy Stritch, with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums, the performers have run the gamut from up-and-coming hopefuls to Broadway stars.

Vanessa Trouble, a recent addition to the membership of the Friars club introduced herself in swinging style last night to a festive bunch of Friars who came ready to dance the night away. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!

At Jim Caruso's Cast Party this past Monday, October 22nd, there was an autumnal cornucopia of talent, with impromptu performances by two original cast members of Sophisticated Ladies, Terri Klausner and Ty Stephens. Check out photos of them and more at the concert below!

'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' has always boasted a wide array of musical styles, and this week's episode was certainly no exception.

'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' has always boasted a wide array of musical styles, and this week's episode was certainly no exception.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Nikki MacCallum at The Duples, Marilyn Maye at The Metropolitan Room, and another great Cast Party at Birdland!

Rue 57- 60 West 57th Street (corner of Avenue of Americas) New York, NY 10019-3953 (212) 307-5656 http://www.rue57.com/ No music charge. $15 minimum at tables.

Vocalist Vanessa Trouble brings her quartet for a special evening of music in the downstairs Salon of Rue 57 Restaurant, 60 West 57th Street in New York on Thursday, July 15 from 8 pm - 11:30 pm. No cover charge. For information call (212) 307-5656.

Vocalist Vanessa Trouble brings her quartet for a special evening of music in the downstairs Salon of Rue 57 Restaurant, 60 West 57th Street in New York on Thursday, July 15 from 8 pm - 11:30 pm. No cover charge. For information call (212) 307-5656.

On Thursday, June 17 the Grant Stewart Quartet comes to Rue 57. Grant Stewart-tenor saxophone, William Ash-guitar, Mike Karn-bass Joe Strasser-drums

Rue 57, New York's only brasserie-sushi bar will begin offering live jazz music on Thursday evenings in their downstairs Salon beginning June 17 from 8pm - 11:30pm. The weekly series will feature some of New York's finest musicians, many of international renown. Kicking off the series will be saxophonist Grant Stewart, a tenor saxophonist steeped in the jazz tradition, on June 17. Also featured in the series will be veteran players Frank Wess and George Garzone.

On Thursday, June 17 the Grant Stewart Quartet comes to Rue 57. Grant Stewart-tenor saxophone, William Ash-guitar, Mike Karn-bass Joe Strasser-drums

Rue 57, New York's only brasserie-sushi bar will begin offering live jazz music on Thursday evenings in their downstairs Salon beginning June 17 from 8pm - 11:30pm. The weekly series will feature some of New York's finest musicians, many of international renown. Kicking off the series will be saxophonist Grant Stewart, a tenor saxophonist steeped in the jazz tradition, on June 17. Also featured in the series will be veteran players Frank Wess and George Garzone.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Connie Francis at the Bergen PAC, the New York Pops 27th Birthday Gala, the 24th annual MAC Awards, Allan Harris at The Metropolitan Room, and More!

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) This week's column features Salon at Etcetera, Etcetara, Chris Dingman at The Brooklyn Lyceum, Marquee Five at Don't Tell Mama, and more!

The off-Broadway Daryl Roth Theatre on Union Square has opened a new venue, The D Lounge, which is helping to make the popular venue a complete arts center