Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Presents Broadway, Jazz & More At Birdland

Historically, Monday night has been known as a dark night on the show biz scene, but Cast Party changed all that eighteen years ago. That's when host Jim Caruso decided to shine a bright spotlight on Broadway, jazz and cabaret stars, all the while thrilling the people who love those folks! This past week was no exception, as you can see by the fabulous faces that graced the iconic Birdland stage.

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"Jim Caruso's Cast Party" is a wildly popular weekly open mic night that has brought a sprinkling of Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the legendary Birdland in New York City every Monday night since 2004. It's a cool open mic night and hilariously impromptu variety show in which showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. "Cast Party" is the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with talented show folk and their fans. The buoyant, sharp and charming Caruso guides the entire affair, while musical genius Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett) holds court at the ivories and leads the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums). The best part is that the audience is invited to participate in the musical festivities. You can join the fun every Monday at 8pm by reserving your tickets!

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Photo credit: Kevin Alvey