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Birdland recently welcomed Broadway's Julie Benko who marched her band out onto the historic stage on Monday, August 12. See photos from the evening.

On Monday, August 5, Birdland presented songwriter Scott Alan, along with some of today’s brightest stars singing his compositions. Check out photos here!

On Monday, July 22, Birdland presented Broadway leading man Telly Leung with a new concert, “Back to Birdland.” See photos from the show!

See photos from Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland here!

Birdland presented hostess/producer Jamie deRoy along with her multi-MAC Award-winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends on the historic stage Monday, July 1.  See photos from the show and celebration!

Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!

Birdland welcomed back singer Natalie Douglas performed “Juneteenth Jubilee – The Women” on the historic stage on Monday, June 17. See photos from the show below!

On Monday, June 10, singer Susan Mack returned to Birdland with her a show, “No More Blues.” See photos from the show.

Birdland hosted acclaimed vocalist Gabrielle Stravelli and singer/pianist Billy Stritch, who joined forces on the historic stage on Monday, June 3. The duo teamed up for 'Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other,” a new show of pop music from the 1950s to the present.

Birdland was thrilled to once again present singer/actress Karen Akers at the iconic club on Monday, May 27.

Singer Ari Axelrod returned to Birdland with his show, “A Place For Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway” on Monday, May 13. See photos from the show.

A cabaret night called Back To Before looked back at the numerous scores of Ahrens and Flaherty. Material from Seussical, Anastasia, Ragtime, The Glorious Ones, and more sounded glorious at the May 7th show.

See photos from Wendy Moten's return tot he Birdland Stage! Learn more about the performance!

Birdland welcomed back Tony winning singer/actress Alice Ripley and Grammy/Emmy winning musical director/pianist John McDaniel, who performed in concert at the historic music room on Monday, April 22. Check out photos from the special night here!

Birdland presented singer/actress Linda Purl on the historic stage on Monday, April 1, with Big Band Romance. Ms. Purl was accompanied by the DIVA Jazz Orchestra and musical director Tedd Firth, with special guest singer Nicolas King.

Jazz is about improvising and surprise, and so Janis Siegel stepped in for the under-the-weather booked singer at Dizzy's because the show must go on–even if it's a different one (with the same musicians). Janis Siegel was in great hands with a trio at Dizzy's on March 20th, and the audience gave them a great big hand. Read all about it.

Nicholas Dromard and Desiree Davar, or Nic and Desi as they’re more familiarly known, were utterly charming at their March 23rd show, Bubbles and Taps, at Green Room 42. The married couple are true triple threats. In addition to their singing and acting chops, they’re both trained dancers. Their adorable daughter even made a special appearnace!

Broadway and cabaret star Karen Mason returned to Birdland on Monday, March 25, to share love for one of her favorite songwriters: Jule Styne. See photos from the concert!

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar brought their show “Bubbles and Taps” to Manhattan’s Green Room 42 stage on March 23rd. The show is a perfect blend of full out tap, jazz, & ballroom dancing with genuine full-throated singing in a Pop and Broadway style. There are tributes to both Broadway and some of Bway's favorite stars.

Melissa Errico brought “An Acoustic Evening with Sondheim and Melissa” to the Greenroom 42 stage on March 22nd in honor of Stephen Sondheim’s birthday. Melissa and her musicians - JC Maillard and Thierry Arpino - performed pared down arrangements of Sondheim classics in honor of the man and his time.