Jenna Esposito

The May 9th installment of THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER was a special one for the ladies.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, which is about to celebrate two decades at the iconic Birdland in NYC, seems to be entering a Golden Age of entertainment! Over the past few months the room has been packed with audiences eager to cheer the impromptu open mic/variety show made up of Broadway performers, cabaret divas, jazzers, and a few acts impossible-to-describe!

As the Four Seasons once said, 'Oh, What a Night!'

Each week, the club shines a spotlight on both up-and-coming and established performers, all taking a turn on the stage for an impromptu song with the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra, led by Billy Stritch, with Daniel Glass on drums and Steve Doyle on bass. Check out photos here!

The well-known, hilarious musical-comedy sister duo, Vickie & Nickie, are back live and in person with their seasonal show, Vickie & Nickie's Holiday Sleigh Ride! The high energy, offbeat act pulls into The Cutting Room in NYC for one night only on Saturday, December 10th at 6pm.

It was an especially festive week at THE LINEUP on October 11th and Matt Baker's got the proof.

Every Monday, showbiz superstars hit the stage alongside up-and-comers, serving up jaw-dropping music and general razzle-dazzle on the Birdland stage. Showman Jim Caruso guides the entire affair with razor-sharp humor. Musical director Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories, along with Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums. But the real fun starts when the audience participates in the onstage festivities. Broadway legends, jazzers, cabaret divas, starry-eyed tourists, and kids right off the bus storm the stage to entertain each other. If you have a voice, a dream, and some sheet music, your Cast Party moment awaits. See photos from the show!

The traditional gift for those celebrating a 19th Anniversary is bronze. Not surprisingly, no bronze was given during Jim Caruso’s Cast Party anniversary celebration, but the packed house was certainly entertained by performers with hearts of gold. Check out photos from the night here!

Every single Monday for the past eighteen years, host Caruso, along with the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra led by Billy Stritch (Daniel Glass on drums and Steve Doyle on bass) hosts Jim Caruso’s Cast Party shining a spotlight on an awe-inspiring variety of talent.

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.”

Susie Mosher puts the focus on the cabaret community this week at THE LINEUP.

MetropolitanZoom creator Bernie Furshpan will be joined by Mrs. Furshpan, Joanne, in a fee online celebration of the fans that have MetropolitanZoom a hit.

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!

The musical, magical Cast Party, hosted by Jim Caruso, continues at Birdland!  After running full-steam for eighteen years, you’d think the energy would have faded a bit.  But you’d be wrong!  

This past Monday’s Cast Party – the weekly open mic/variety show that has been in residence at Birdland every Monday for eighteen years was yet another celebration of fantastic talent!  Host Jim Caruso, along with Billy Stritch on piano, Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on the drums introduced dozens of singers – young and old, up-and-comers and established – to the packed house.

After fifteen months of unwanted hiatus, host/producer Jim Caruso brought his notorious 'Cast Party' back to it's home on the Birdland stage. July 5 marked the return of the wildly popular weekly open mic/variety show that has been bringing Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the historic music room every Monday since 2004.

MetropolitanZoom will present JENNA ESPOSITO ~ More Amore in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show.

MetropolitanZoom is presenting their free One Year Anniversary Show, on Sunday, April 11 at 9 PM Eastern / 6 PM Pacific.  Say hello on the MetZoom platform to and your favorite artists that you've purchased tickets to see.

MetropolitanZoom will present FESTA DELLA DONNA with special guest Deana Martin in a live premium virtual venue experience, with full service, including pre-show entertainment and meet and greet at the end of the show.

In honor of International Women's Day, Festa Della Donna is a celebration of Italian-American female contributions to arts and culture, featuring a talented lineup of Italian-American lady singers, comedians, dancers, and even a chef! Produced by Jenna Esposito & Vanessa Racci.