On Monday, March 29, singer/vocal coach/dancer/model/internet sensation Miranda Sings brought her dazzling act to the Broadway at Birdland stage once again. Armed with special guests Ann Hampton Callaway, John Tartaglia, Sam Tsui, Jarrod Spector and Domenic Nolfi, the show was packed with beautiful singing, performance critiques, the reading of hate mail, and love gone astray. Ms. Sings will be making a return to Birdland on Sunday, April 25 at 6pm.
Last night, March 15, the stars came out to celebrate 64 years of Liza Minnelli, who turned 64 on March 12, 2010. Friends such as Parker Posey, Joel Grey and Billy Stritch celebrated with a night of performances honoring Liza, one of theater's all-time greats. Minnelli herself took the stage at the end of the evening.
On Monday, March 8, Kate Baldwin, the star of Broadway's Finians Rainbow, took the Broadway at Birdland stage by storm, singing songs from her bestselling PS Classics release 'Let's See What Happens.'
Celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy presented a special evening of her Multi-MAC Award-winning variety show, Jamie de Roy & Friends on Sunday, February 28th at 6pm at the famed New York music room Birdland, with an evening of songs from Academy Award®-winning Films.
On Monday, February 22, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present an evening of songs by songwriter/singer Katie Thompson. The cast included Dee Roscioli (Wicked), Matt Doyle (Spring Awakening), Tom Lenk (Rock of Ages), Mariand Torres (Giant), Anne Fraser Thomas (The Grinch) and Erik Sisco (Sing What I Wanna Sing).
This past Sunday and Monday nights, the Broadway at Birdland concert series was in full swing, showcasing two completely different, yet wildly entertaining acts! On Sunday, Nicole Parker (from MAD-TV, Wicked and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) took on the persona of Jilane Jenkins, a semi-washed up sit-com star, in the faux-autobiographical 'Suitcase Full of Lies.'
On Monday night, Broadway, television and brand new father Sam Harris returned to Birdland for a one-night-only concert, bringing his inimitable style to an eclectic array of Broadway hits, standards and pop classics.
On Monday, January 18, the Broadway at Birdland series presented 'Wordland: A Night Without Ballads. Except For One. Maybe,' celebrating the lyrics of Amanda Yesnowitz. Lyricist Yesnowitz was joined by Broadway stars Chip Zien, Ann Harada, Noah Weisberg, Kate Reinders, Katie Clark, Courtney Balan, Lauren Kennedy, Farah Alvin and Carlos Encinias.
Birdland was the place to get into the holiday spirit on Monday night, as Brent Barrett celebrated his new Christmas CD, 'Christmas Mornings,' Jason Robert Brown and his 'belting freaks' packed the room once again, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party brought the Broadway, jazz and cabaret crowds together!
Last week boasted plenty of familiar faces onstage at Birdland in New York City. Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch performed an 8-show run at the historic music room, composer Scott Alan hosted a concert of his songs with a starry cast, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party was the place to be for Broadway and jazz types to show their stuff!
At Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland on Monday night, there was an on-and-off-stage celebration for the late, great Kay Thompson's 100th birthday. The event was built around a new 3-CD box set collection called "Think Pink! A Kay Thompson Party." Friends and fans of the former MGM vocal coach/nightclub singer/"Eloise" author gathered to sing her songs and praises at the weekly open mic.
Last night, november 29, Stephanie J. Block opened her two-night run of holiday shows, 'XOXOXmas!' at Birdland. The audience enjoyed Block's performances of seasonal favorites like 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,' Streisand's 'Jingle Bells?,' 'I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm,' and 'We Can Be Kind.' Block will continue her performances Monday, November 30th, at 7:00pm.
Internet sensation,singer, and vocal coach Miranda Sings made another triumphant appearance at the Broadway at Birdland concert series on Monday, October 12.
On Monday, September 14, internet superstar MIRANDA SINGS wowed the sold-out Broadway at Birdland crowd with a musical extravaganza packed with special guests. Opening with 'I Know It's Today,' cast members from Shrek, Marissa O'Donnell and Leah Greenhaus, brought the dazzling diva to the stage with style.
At Broadway at Birdland on Monday, August 25, Broadway belter Sally Mayes celebrated a big ol' birthday onstage with friends and co-workers from her past! The sold-out house was privy to performances from Closer Than Ever (with Lynne Wintersteller, Patrick Brady & Bob Renino), Pete 'n Keely (with George Dvorsky), and her first cabaret ventures (with Billy Stritch, Sharon Montgomery, Lena Koutrakos, Jessica Wright & Jim Caruso).
Jim Caruso hosted his guests and friends at The Cast Party on Monday, June 23rd at Birdland. In attendance were Martin Short, Paul Shaffer, Kristine W, Marilyn Maye and many more talents!
Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland was the place to be this past Monday night - what with stellar musical talent like 13's Ariana Grande, swinging jazz girls Ann Hampton Callaway and Marilyn Maye, impressionist Louise DuArt, and the debut New York appearance of internet superstar Miranda!
