Fortune Esposito

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!

Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Vincent Herring, Beegie Adair, Pete Malinverni Trio, and more!

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Jenna Esposito in Memories Are Made Of This: A Centennial Celebration of the Life and Music of Dean Martin on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 9:30 p.m.

The Friars Club's entertainment bench possesses an unbelievable amount of talent and they are called upon to perform at the club's unique in-house weekly dinner/shows.  Luckily, performers who were not famous when they first joined the club are generous with sharing their talents at these events after they become super stars. 

Singer/Actress Jenna Esposito made her New York nightclub debut in 2004, and has been delighting audiences across the country ever since. Esposito is perhaps best known for her tribute to iconic pop singer Connie Francis-Jenna Esposito Sings Connie Francis-a show that has been a smash hit among audiences and critics since it debuted in 2009. Connie Francis herself has praised Jenna's work, raving, 'I've known and loved Jenna for years and love the way she sings. I'm so grateful for the love and respect she shows to the catalog of songs that has been so good to me through the years.' Now Esposito will be reprising her critically acclaimed show to launch the 2017 season of the BroadwayWorld.com Award-Nominated series NEW YORK CABARET'S GREATEST HITS at the Metropolitan Room on February 13 at 7 pm.

Monday night's episode of Jim Caruso's Cast Party felt like New Years Eve, if only for the jam-packed house, glittering entertainers and high energy!

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presented acclaimed singers Jenna Esposito and Jim Van Slyke in a sold-out celebration of the music of Connie Francis and Neil Sedaka in "Where The Hits Are: A Tribute to the Songs of Connie Francis and Neil Sedaka" on Monday, December 30. Fortune Esposito was musical director/guitarist, with David Crone on piano, Rob Broelmann on bass, Dan Weiner on drums, Frank Petrocelli on sax, and Kelly Esposito-Broelmann & Rob Langeder were on backup vocals. Check out a look back below!

Friar Neil Sedaka, wife Leba and daughter Dara were in the Frank Sinatra Room of the Friars Club last night to attend a Tribute Show to Connie Francis and Neil Sedaka. Jenna Esposito and Jim Van Slyke performed the hit songs of Connie & Neil and the show was produced by Jeff Leibowitz, Laura Slutsky and Jenna. Friar Bill Boggs hosted. A special Tribute Menu was presented by Friars Chef Anatoly Veksler. It consisted of "Stupid Cupid Vegetables, Mama's Potato Crusted Brook Trout, Roasted Loin of Veal Is Hard To Do, Artichoke & Peppers On Your Collar Chicken Breast and Where The Chocoholics Are Pyramid." Connie Francis was present via a wonderful video message. An emotional highlight of the evening was when Neil was "coaxed" to take the piano bench. He sang a song he wrote for his cousin who recently passed away..Eydie Gorme.

Little Italy's famed IL CORTILE RISTORANTE (www.ilcortile.com) has planned a special event in February that will excite and delight the senses of food and music lovers anywhere! The event - entitled AN EVENING OF GREAT MUSIC AND FOOD - will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7 PM. The star performers will be popular singer/actress Jenna Esposito, a soprano who has built a loyal following as a result of her sold-out performances at venues across America, and renowned Meistersinger Caranza, whose tenor voice has thrilled audiences in cities all over the world for more than 25 years.

Little Italy's famed IL CORTILE RISTORANTE (www.ilcortile.com) has planned a special event in February that will excite and delight the senses of food and music lovers anywhere! The event - entitled AN EVENING OF GREAT MUSIC AND FOOD - will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7 PM. The star performers will be popular singer/actress Jenna Esposito, a soprano who has built a loyal following as a result of her sold-out performances at venues across America, and renowned Meistersinger Caranza, whose tenor voice has thrilled audiences in cities all over the world for more than 25 years.

Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee Jenna Esposito in "Italian Undercover!" In this one-night only appearance, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential Italian-American pop singers of the 20th century, each of whom changed their names and performed "undercover".

Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee Jenna Esposito in "Italian Undercover!" In this one-night only appearance, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential Italian-American pop singers of the 20th century, each of whom changed their names and performed "undercover".

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will continue its Summer 2011 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee JENNA ESPOSITO in her new show 'Italian Undercover!'

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will continue its Summer 2011 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee JENNA ESPOSITO in her new show 'Italian Undercover!'

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 Cast Party at Birdland, a great concert by Klea Blackhurst, MetroJam at the Metropolitan Room, and more!

BACKSTAGE dopo teatro PRESENTS JENNA ESPOSITO IN THAT'S AMORE: JENNA SINGS LOVE, ITALIAN STYLE Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. BACKSTAGE dopo teatro 125 West 44th Street, NYC

BACKSTAGE dopo teatro PRESENTS JENNA ESPOSITO IN THAT'S AMORE: JENNA SINGS LOVE, ITALIAN STYLE Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 8:30 p.m. BACKSTAGE dopo teatro 125 West 44th Street, NYC

Patsy's Italian Restaurant (well known for being Frank Sinatra's favorite eatery) presents JENNA ESPOSITO and GEORGE PETTIGNANO in Swingin' Italiano, a special, one-night-only performance at the legendary restaurant itself.

Patsy's Italian Restaurant (well known for being Frank Sinatra's favorite eatery) presents JENNA ESPOSITO and GEORGE PETTIGNANO in Swingin' Italiano, a special, one-night-only performance at the legendary restaurant itself.