Jim Caruso News

Birdland Jazz Club in New York City will present a diverse lineup of performances from March 16 to March 29, 2026. The schedule includes renowned artists and ensembles, offering a range of jazz styles and musical experiences. This period at Birdland highlights the club's commitment to featuring top-tier jazz talent and providing audiences with high-quality live music entertainment.

The Center for Theater Arts in Pittsburgh celebrated its 45th anniversary with its annual fundraiser One Night Only!, held at Carnegie Music Hall. Check out photos of the event!

Today, March 12, 2026, the great Liza Minnelli turns 80 years old, and her birthday isn't the only thing she has to celebrate this week. Her new memoir, Kids, Wait Till You Hear This, is now available where books are sold.  To mark both occasions, we're looking back on an conversation with the legend, shared by Jim Caruso. 

Elizabeth Gillies made her solo concert debut at Birdland in New York City on March 9, performing an evening of jazz standards and pop classics. Check out photos from the show!

Birdland was joyfully overrun last Monday night by the electrifying Frankie Moreno Trio, with Frankie Moreno at the piano and microphone, his brother Tony Moreno on bass, and his son Giovanni Moreno on drums. Check out photos here!

Following performances in London and New York, award-winning singer and performer Henry Patterson has set the release of his debut studio album, Broadway Maybe.

Broadway and cabaret performer Julie Benko celebrated the release of her new album on Club44 Records with EUPHONIC GUMBO’S MARDI GRAS SPECTACULAR at Birdland. See photos from the show.

Broadway's Julie Benko came marching in to Birdland Jazz for 'Euophonic Gumbo,' her new album (and band name) with husband Jason Yeager, celebrating Mardi Gras and her new album.

Birdland Jazz Club will present a lineup of performances from February 23 to March 8, featuring renowned artists and ensembles in the heart of New York City.

JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY, the acclaimed open mic night, returns to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood on February 18, featuring host Jim Caruso and pianist Billy Stritch.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a wide-ranging lineup from February 16 through March 1, featuring established jazz icons, Broadway favorites, and rising stars across both venues.

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.

Check out photos from acclaimed vocalist Wendy Moten's return to Birdland on February 2 for an evening of soulful, genre-spanning music, alongside her band.

Live at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, programming from February 9 through February 22 will feature a wide range of jazz, cabaret, and Broadway artists.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of performances from February 2 through February 15, featuring returning favorites and guest artists across jazz, cabaret, big band, and Latin music.

Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards! The 2025 Awards honor shows which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. 

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have announced programming for January 19 through February 1. Highlights include Ms. Lisa Fischer featuring the Orrin Evans Trio, The Mingus Big Band, Emma Smith Quartet, and return engagements by Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party.

Birdland Jazz Club will present a series of performances from January 12 to January 25, featuring renowned artists and ensembles. The iconic venue continues to host top-tier jazz talent, offering a diverse array of musical evenings.

An in-depth conversation with Marilyn Maye took place on Monday night, January 5, at Birdland Jazz Club, where the legendary performer joined host Jim Caruso for an evening of stories, reflections, and music before a packed house. Check out photos from the evening.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of jazz, cabaret, and big band programming across both venues. The schedule includes multi-night engagements, one-night performances, and returning resident series by established and emerging artists.