For the first time in it's extraordinary eight-year history, Jim Caruso's Cast Party will burst from its steady Monday night home at Birdland to take on the big stage at Town Hall in a major benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Karen Olivo (West Side Story) will join cabaret legend Karen Akers, and nightlife stars Billy Stritch, Jim Caruso, and The Rescignos at this year's Nightlife Awards. The Nightlife Awards has no acceptance speeches -- it's just pure entertainment provided by the winners and special guest stars.
Show business superstar LIZA MINNELLI has announced that she will be performing at Town Hall on Thursday, February 17th in the All-Star, Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party, a major benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs.
Yet another addition to the 9th Annual Nightlife Awards brings Tony Award-winner Karen Olivo (West Side Story) to the Town Hall stage.
The Swing Set, a new album from six-time MAC Award winner Jim Caruso, was released on January 11th. This is Caruso's sophomore album, and his first release under the Yellow Sound Label. Recently, Broadway favorite - and Caruso fan - Stephanie J. Block (9 to 5, The Pirate Queen, Wicked, The Boy From Oz) spoke with Caruso about creating the album, for which she recorded a guest spot. Click below to hear about the genesis of The Swing Set, Caruso's career and, yes, the significance of 'corduroy day.'
For the first time in it's extraordinary eight-year history, Jim Caruso's Cast Party will burst from its steady Monday night home at Birdland to take on the big stage at Town Hall in a major benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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!
The Swing Set, a new album from six-time MAC Award winner Jim Caruso, is due out January 11th, marking the singer's first release on the Yellow Sound Label.
The Swing Set, a new album from six-time MAC Award winner Jim Caruso, is due out January 11th, marking the singer's first release on the Yellow Sound Label.
During Christmas week, Birdland was the place for some planned and not-so-planned special musical guests during the run of A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS, starring Hilary Kole, Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch & Aaron Weinstein.
A new holiday entertainment starring Birdland regulars Hilary Kole, Jim Caruso, pianist Billy Stritch and violinist Aaron Weinstein, will play a limited engagement of 6 performances, Monday, December 20 through Saturday, December 25, with shows at 6pm.
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 'A Swinging Birdland Christmas' with Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch, HIlary Kole, and Aaron Weinstein
Very special guests from the Broadway stage have been announced for A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS, which opens tonight for a week-long run of 6pm shows at the historic music room.
A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS, New York's newest holiday entertainment starring Birdland regulars Hilary Kole, Jim Caruso, pianist Billy Stritch and violinist Aaron Weinstein, opened last night, and will play a limited engagement of six performances, every night through Saturday, December 25, with shows at 6pm.
Very special guests from the Broadway stage have been announced for A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS, which opens tonight for a week-long run of 6pm shows at the historic music room.
Very special guests from the Broadway stage have been announced for A SWINGING BIRDLAND CHRISTMAS, which opens tonight for a week-long run of 6pm shows at the historic music room.
A new holiday entertainment starring Birdland regulars Hilary Kole, Jim Caruso, pianist Billy Stritch and violinist Aaron Weinstein, will play a limited engagement of 6 performances, Monday, December 20 through Saturday, December 25, with shows at 6pm.
A new holiday entertainment starring Birdland regulars Hilary Kole, Jim Caruso, pianist Billy Stritch and violinist Aaron Weinstein, will play a limited engagement of 6 performances, Monday, December 20 through Saturday, December 25, with shows at 6pm.
George Schmitt may not be a 'star', but his family will shine on him brightly this year at the Django Reinhardt NY Festival at Birdland. HOT GYPSY JAZZ dating back to the 20's and 30's in Europe when great gypsy guitarist DJANGO REINHARDT met and performed with virtuoso violinist STEPHANE GRAPPELLI changed music forever and created the one of the most memorable musical partnerships in musical history. This will all be re-created at Birdland Nov. 2-7 and remains music that is ever exciting, creative, original in style and very cutting edge while it still incorporates beautiful melody and romance through the brilliant virtuosity of the players.
Brooke Shields and John McDaniel have just agreed to support the American Songbook Project's "Name That Tune" Costume party gala at the Edison Ballroom next Saturday November 6.
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