Jim Caruso News

New York critics and theatre audiences fell under the spell of Liza Minnelli's unmatchable magic when she returned to Broadway's legendary Palace Theatre and played a recent sell-out engagement. Now, the Tony-nominated star is going to take YOUR questions for a BroadwayWorld.com TV interview exclusive!

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of MALCOLM GETS to the Broadway at Birdland concert series. Gets will be celebrating the release of his new cd, ?The Journey Home? (PS Classics) on Monday, June 1 at 7pm. Composer/pianist/Emmy winner JOHN McDANIEL will serve as Musical Director for the evening, with Tom Hubbard on bass, Rich Mercurio on drums, Peter Sachon on cello and special guest (and Amour co-star) Melissa Errico, who will duet with Gets.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events include the MAC Awards, Hector Coris' 'Life Is Wonderful' and Rob Langeder's 'Any Place I Hang My Hat...'

As previously announced, The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs will celebrate the 23rd Annual MAC Awards on Monday, May 18th at 7:30pm at B.B. King Blues Club (237 West 42nd St, Between Broadway 8th Avenue). This year's performers/presenters include Polly Bergen (Recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award), Klea Blackhurst, Tyne Daly, Karen Mason, Marilyn Maye, John McDaniel, Rex Reed, Steve Ross, and Julie Wilson among others.

The 54th Annual Drama Desk Awards were held, Sunday, May 17, 2009 in the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center. Drama Desk nominees received their official Nomination Certificates at a cocktail reception on Friday, May 1st at Il Bastardo restaurant, 191 Seventh Avenue (between 21st and 22nd Streets).

On Monday May 18th, the principal cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture will be featured at Jim Caruso?s Cast Party at Birdland (315 W. 44th St.). Brooke Sunny Moriber and Jennifer Hallie Rosen will be on hand to perform selections from the Wildhorn/Bricusse gothic musical. Complete information on Cast Party is available at www.CastPartyNYC.com.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present GROOVELILY in the Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, May 18 at 7pm.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret.

On Monday May 18th, the principal cast of Jekyll & Hyde at the New York Society for Ethical Culture will be featured at Jim Caruso?s Cast Party at Birdland (315 W. 44th St.). Brooke Sunny Moriber and Jennifer Hallie Rosen will be on hand to perform selections from the Wildhorn/Bricusse gothic musical. Complete information on Cast Party is available at www.CastPartyNYC.com.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, was held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it featured top singers from Broadway and cabaret. John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Shrek The Musical) once again hosted, and Emmy-nominated writer, host and comic Seth Rudetsky returned as musical director, along with director Alan Muraoka (NAATCO's Falsettoland).

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce that Broadway and television personality JULIE HALSTON will make a triumphant return to Manhattan's premier entertainment room, Birdland (315 West 44th Street, NYC) on Tuesdays, May 12 & 19 at 7pm. These concerts are part of the Nightlife Award-winning concert series, Broadway at Birdland.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland was the place on a recent Monday night - what with stellar musical talent like 13's Ariana Grande, swinging jazz girls Ann Hampton Callaway and Marilyn Maye, impressionist Louise DuArt in the audience, and the debut New York appearance of internet superstar Miranda!

Paolo Montalban, who was Prince Christopher in the TV movie of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Cinderella,' starring Brandy, has just joined the cast of 'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, on Monday, May 11, at 7 pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St.

'The Leading Men IV,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will be held Monday, May 11, at 7pm at Birdland, 315 W. 44th St. As part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland series, it will feature top singers from Broadway and cabaret.

Wayman Wong talks about creating and producing the Leading Men series of concerts.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of Natalie Douglas to the Broadway at Birdland series. Douglas will perform a new show called ?The Heart of the Matter? on Monday, June 8 at 7pm. There is a $25 cover, $10 food/drink minimum. For more information, visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to announce the return of Malcolm Gets to the Broadway at Birdland concert series. Gets will be celebrating the release of his new cd, ?The Journey Home? (PS Classics) on Monday, June 1 at 7pm. Composer/pianist/Emmy winner John McDaniel will serve as Musical Director for the evening.

Broadway Concerts Direct & Birdland Proudly Present a benefit concert for ZANI'S FURRY FRIENDS- a wonderful animal rescue organization.

Jim Caruso's Cast Party is proud to present GROOVELILY in the Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, May 18 at 7pm.

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and who she's seen in the world of cabaret in the past week. The past week's events include Shannon Brown's 'Moonshine Martinis', a terrific Metrojam, and yet another great Cast Party!