Jim Caruso made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the Tony Award-winning Liza’s At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. He has won six MAC Awards for his nightclub appearances, performed with the New York Pops in a tribute to Kander & Ebb, performed with Rosemary Clooney in a celebration of Bing Crosby, and sang songs of Hope & Crosby with Michael Feinstein at Carnegie Hall. Jim was honored to sing with Barbara Cook at President Clinton’s First State Dinner at the White House. For the past fourteen years, he has hosted the weekly showbiz bash "Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” at Birdland, Town Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center and across the globe. He also produces the Broadway at Birdland concert series and has a weekly segment on Legends Radio 100.3 FM called “A New York Minute with Jim Caruso.” As a crooner, he performs regularly with Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel. His two cds, “The Swing Set” and "Caruso Live and In Person" are available online.
VIDEO: Watch Jane Monheit, Michael Winther & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that's been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think 'American Idol' meets 'The Tonight Show.'
BWW Exclusive Flashback: Listen to Jim Caruso's Birthday Chat with Liza Minnelli!
March 12, 2021
March 12, 2021
Birdland's Jim Caruso reflects on a 15-year-old chat he had with legendary Liza Minnelli on another milestone birthday celebration!
VIDEO: Watch Sam Gravitte, Luke Hickey & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
March 8, 2021
March 8, 2021
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that's been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think 'American Idol' meets 'The Tonight Show.'
VIDEO: Watch Mike Wartella, Jeremy Stolle & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that's been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think 'American Idol' meets 'The Tonight Show.'
VIDEO: Watch Brandi Chavonne Massey, Nick Ziobro & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
February 22, 2021
February 22, 2021
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that's been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think 'American Idol' meets 'The Tonight Show.'
VIDEO: Watch Avery Sommers, Zachary James & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
February 15, 2021
February 15, 2021
Jim Caruso's Cast Party is a wildly popular impromptu open mic/variety show that's been taking place on the Birdland stage every single Monday night since 2003! Think 'American Idol' meets 'The Tonight Show.'
VIDEO: Watch Arielle Jacobs, Rachel Ulanet & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
February 8, 2021
February 8, 2021
Guests this week include Billy Gilman, Arielle Jacobs, Rachel Ulanet, Will Lockhart, and Michael Judson Berry.
VIDEO: Watch Susan Egan, Nicholas Rodriguez & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
February 1, 2021
February 1, 2021
Guests this week include Susan Egan, Dan Tepfer, Charles Eastman, Nicholas Rodriguez, and Jenny Mollet!
VIDEO: Watch Bill Brooks, Lisa Lambert & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
January 25, 2021
January 25, 2021
Guests this week include: Thana Alexa, Bill Brooks, Lisa Lambert and Resolve.
VIDEO: Watch Claybourne Elder, Capathia Jenkins & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Watch Now!
January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
Guests this week include: Jen Sánchez, Zak Resnick, Jonathan Brooke, Andrew Coutermarsh and Georgia Stitt.
VIDEO: Watch Georgia Stitt, Zak Resnick & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
Guests this week include: Jen Sánchez, Zak Resnick, Jonathan Brooke, Andrew Coutermarsh and Georgia Stitt.
VIDEO: Watch Ilene Graff, Zach Pizer & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party- Live at 8pm!
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
Guests this week include: Ilene Graff ('Mr. Belvedere,' Grease, I Love My Wife), Zach Pizer (Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, Sweeney Todd), Ben Hale, and Postmodern Jukebox singer Therese Curatolo.
VIDEO: Watch Liz Callaway, Linda Lavin & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
December 21, 2020
December 21, 2020
As a special holiday treat, Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party is joining forces with Patrick Cassidy, the Host and Artistic Director of Studio Tenn Talks for the upcoming online event 'A Broadway Christmas.' The show, airing on Facebook and YouTube Monday, December 21 at 8pm ET and 7pm CST, will feature live musical performances by Liz Callaway, Linda Lavin, Lesli Margherita, Julia Murney, and Brandie Inez Sutton.
VIDEO: Watch Klea Blackhurst, Erich Bergen & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Singer/pianist Billy Stritch, Broadway belter Klea Blackhurst, beloved cabaret diva Natalie Douglas, theater and recording artist Julie Garnye, jazz goddess Gabrielle Stravelli and 'Madam Secretary' star Erich Bergen will join Jim to reminisce and sing.
VIDEO: Watch James Harkness, John Bucchino & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
December 7, 2020
December 7, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: James Harkness, Brianna Thomas, Essex County, and songwriter John Bucchino.
VIDEO: Watch James Snyder, Bobby Conte Thornton & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
November 30, 2020
November 30, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Bobby Conte Thornton, James Snyder, Charl Brown, Kara Lindsay, Christine Pedi and Justin 'Squigs' Robertson.
VIDEO: Watch Alysha Umphress, Todd Buonopane & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Alysha Umphress, Todd Buonopane, Mateo Mancuso, Libby Whittemore, and Chaz Langley.
VIDEO: Watch Darius de Haas, Joely Fisher & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Joely Fisher, Veronica Swift, Ashley Pezzotti, Bennett Sullivan and Darius de Haas.
VIDEO: Watch Justin Guarini, Aisha de Haas & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
November 9, 2020
November 9, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Justin Guarini, Gunhild Carling, Michael Musto, Aisha de Haas and Peter Eldridge.
VIDEO: Watch Laura Osnes, Isaac Mizrahi & More on Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party
October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020
Join the party tonight (8pm) with special guests: Laura Osnes, Billy Stritch, Monica Mancini and Isaac Mizrahi.
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