The Iconic PURPLE ROOM Is Back With Harris, The Callaways, Maye, McBroom, Stritch And More
by David Green
- Jul 12, 2021
On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Michael Holmes finished another sold-out performance of the signature “The Judy Show!” at Palm Springs’ Purple Room Supper Club — according to legend the first place “The Rat Pack” of Sinatra fame first performed. Little did Holmes realize his makeup jar would stay closed for 18 COVID enforced months. Now, assisted by a successful GoFundMe campaign fueled by fans from around the world, Holmes and a full season of internationally renowned performers will relaunch the famous and acclaimed venue beginning August 31 including two performances by the incredible Sam Harris on September 3 and 4.
Photos: JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY Returns to Birdland!
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 8, 2021
After fifteen months of unwanted hiatus, host/producer Jim Caruso brought his notorious 'Cast Party' back to it's home on the Birdland stage. July 5 marked the return of the wildly popular weekly open mic/variety show that has been bringing Broadway glitz and urbane wit to the historic music room every Monday since 2004.
BWW Review: BILLY STRITCH at The West Bank Cafe
by Ricky Pope
- May 17, 2021
“Dinner music” is really too small a term for what Billy Stritch is doing at the West Bank Cafe. That implies something that’s occurring in the background. His smart jazz arrangements of classics from the Great American Songbook are very much front and center.
May 17th JIM CARUSO'S PAJAMA CAST PARTY To Feature Marilyn Maye
by Stephen Mosher
- May 13, 2021
The 58th episode of Jim Caruso's Pajama Cast Party will air on Monday, May 17 at 8 pm ET, and will feature a special conversation with the undisputed Queen of Cabaret Marvelous Marilyn Maye, as well as live musical performances by Broadway's Jaygee Macapugay (School of Rock), singer/songwriter/actor Terron Brooks ('The Temptations' on NBC) and Joe Posa as Joan Rivers!
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