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Julie Benko to Release New Album EUPHONIC GUMBO in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2025

Julie Benko - the singer and actor who rose to national prominence in Broadway's Funny Girl - will release Euphonic Gumbo, a vibrant new album steeped in the musical and cultural histories of New Orleans.

Photos: Kate Shindle, Jelani Remy and More Celebrate The Holidays At JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party continues its weekly run at Birdland with sold-out holiday-season performances. Recent evenings featured a wide range of guest artists from musical theater, jazz, pop, and country. New photos capture highlights from the ongoing concert series at the New York jazz club.

Photos: Bryce Edwards Brings The Swing To Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

On Monday, December 15 at 7pm, nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards stormed the Birdland stage with his critically acclaimed Frivolity Hour. Check out photos of the evening.

Jim Caruso to Host A CONVERSATION WITH MARILYN MAYE at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Join host Jim Caruso and legendary songstress Marilyn Maye for an intimate and joy-filled evening of stories, laughter, and a little music at Birdland.

Photos: Elizabeth Stanley, Jack Wolfe and More Join Tom Kitt At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025

Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tom Kitt returned to Birdland on Monday, December 1 for a curated concert featuring guest appearances by Elizabeth Gillies, Lauren Patten, Amanda Reid, Elizabeth Stanley, Talia Suskauer, and Jack Wolfe. Check out photos of the show.

Photos: Marilyn Maye 'Tribute to Johnny Carson's 100th Birthday' at 54 Below
by Kevin Alvey - Nov 27, 2025

Photos: Debbie Wileman Debuts DEBBIE DOES DIVAS At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025

On Monday, November 24, Debbie Wileman made her NYC nightclub debut at Birdland. Check out photos from the show! Wileman first rose to prominence during the pandemic through her in-car “Song a Day” videos, in which she performed as Judy Garland.

Photos: Miss America Pays A Visit To JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party welcomed a particularly special guest on Monday night: the newly crowned Miss America, Cassie Donegan. Check out photos from the show!

Photos: Karen Mason Performs 'Encore-Nucopia' At Birdland!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 15, 2025

Check out photos from Karen Mason's performance of a gorgeous night of music when she returned to her favorite musical home, Birdland, with 'Encore-Nucopia.'

Photos: Jason Yeager Celebrates Billy Strayhorn & Duke Ellington At Birdland!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025

Check out photos from when pianist and bandleader Jason Yeager lit up the Birdland stage last week with a swinging celebration of Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington.

Photos: Macon Prickett Plays 54 Below in MACON: HIS OWN WAY... THE FINALE
by Stephen Sorokoff - Nov 2, 2025

The 'newly minted cabaret star' once again presented an evening of showtunes, standards, eleven o'clock numbers, and a little bit of diva worship on the side and the audience was cheering after every number.

Photos: Susan Mack Celebrates Autumn At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025

On Monday, October 13, Birdland welcomed back award-winning vocalist Susan Mack for her celebrated show ’Tis Autumn. Check out photos from the show!

Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Welcomes Cabaret Legend Marilyn Maye and More
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

From the impossibly young Yair Keydar to the legendary nonagenarian Marilyn Maye, the performers at this week’s Jim Caruso’s Cast Party spanned generations—and musical styles. Check out photos from the show!

Photos: Jeff Harnar Sings the 1959 Broadway Songbook at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Birdland presented Jeff Harnar Sings The 1959 Broadway Songbook. Jeff’s band was led by Alex Rybeck, with Tom Hubbard on bass and Dan Gross on drums. Check out photos here!

Photos: Karen Akers Celebrates Paris At Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret. Check out photos from the show and learn more here!

Photos: Vocalist Wendy Moten Returns To Birdland For Her Annual Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Birdland welcomed back acclaimed vocalist Wendy Moten on Monday night for her annual concert appearance. Joined by Andy Ezra, Paul Livant, Graham Hawthorne, and David Santos, Moten performed a wide-ranging program that included “Ain’t No Way,” “Walk on By,” and “Alfie.” Check out photos of the show!

Photos: Bryce Edwards & Mike Davis Are a 'Hot Combination' at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025

Vaudevillian troubadour Bryce Edwards (of Birdland’s critically acclaimed Frivolity Hour) and New York’s premiere “antimodernist” cornetist Mike Davis (of The New Wonders) came together on Monday at Birdland with “Hot Combination.'

Photos: Frankie Moreno Makes NYC Club Debut At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

Frankie Moreno performed his first New York City club date at Birdland on Monday night, joined by his brother on bass and his son Giovanni on drums. Moreno, who set the 2024 world record for most number one singles with 118, has released 147 singles to date, all of which reached the Top Ten on the iTunes charts. His Birdland appearance featured a program of original material in a blues and rock style. Check out photos from the show.

Photos: Ben Jones & Laurence Hobgood Reinvent Standards At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2025

Ben Jones and Grammy Award-winning pianist Laurence Hobgood took the stage at Birdland on Monday for an evening of music. Check out photos from the show.

Photos: Nicole Henry Performs at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2025

On Monday, August 11, powerhouse vocalist Nicole Henry returned to Birdland with her electrifying new concert, Summer's Soul. See photos here and learn more about the performance!