Review: Ella Mae Dixon Swings Through Broadway at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - May 16, 2026
Ella Mae Dixon brought jazz swagger and Broadway heart to 54 Below with SWINGIN’ SHOWTUNES on 5/10! Blending powerhouse vocals, vulnerable storytelling and inventive arrangements, Dixon turned classic musical theater into vibrant late-night jazz.
Photos: Karen Mack Swings At Birdland
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026
New York City-based jazz vocalist Karen Mack made her return to the main stage at Birdland Jazz Club with an evening of jazz that blends inventive arrangements, standout originals, and plenty of musical play.
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup – Mar. 4 to Mar. 10, 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 4, 2025
Looking for a fun show to see this week? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Norbert Leo Butz and Judy Collins.
Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and More to Perform at 54 Below in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Jenn Colella, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. See the full March programming here!
Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Continues To Bring Impromptu Showbiz To Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2023
Now in it’s twenty-first year, “Jim Caruso’s Cast Party” continues to be a wildly popular Open Mic Night/Variety Show that runs every Monday at the legendary Birdland in New York City. Showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle. It’s the ultimate spot to mix and mingle with show folk and the people who love them! See photos from the show!
Photos: Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch Celebrate THE SUNDAY SET At Birdland!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 6, 2022
Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch know how to throw a party. They’ve done it at Birdland every Monday for eighteen years, thanks to their uber-successful Cast Party, an open mic/variety show extravaganza. But this past week, the musical duo had something extra to celebrate…the release of their latest cd on the Club44 Record label, “The Sunday Set.”