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Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Launches Season 22
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2025

On Monday, July 7, Jim Caruso’s Cast Party launched it’s 22nd year at Birdland in the most unpredictable and joyfully musical way imaginable. Check out photos from the show.

Photos: David Marino Brings The French Songbook To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

On Monday, May 28 at Birdland, David Marino lit up the stage with 'I Wish You Love,' a jubilant celebration of the French songbook that had the sold-out crowd enraptured from the first note. Check out photos of the show.

Norm Lewis, André De Shields, & More Nominated for 2025 MAC Awards - See the Full List
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2025

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets (MAC) has revealed the 39th Annual MAC Awards. Check out the full list of nominees, which includes Norm Lewis, André De Shield, and more!

Photos: Susie Mosher & John Boswell Return To Birdland In CASHINO!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2023

“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit returned to Birdland for one night only on August 28. See photos from the event.

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Continues To Bring Razzle Dazzle To Birdland
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

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!