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Jim Caruso made his Broadway debut alongside Liza Minnelli in the smash hit Liza’s At The Palace!, singing, dancing and celebrating the music and arrangements of the late, great Kay Thompson and the Williams Brothers. The show was honored with a 2009 Tony Award for Best Special Event and the recording was nominated for a Grammy.

For his nightclub work, Caruso has won six MAC Awards and two BackStage Magazine Bistro Awards for sold-out shows at Birdland, Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel, Arci’s Place, The Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel, and The Russian Tea Room. He has also performed in runs in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Palm Beach, and London.

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Review: AMERICAN POPULAR SONG SOCIETY PRESENTS SIDNEY MYER at The Cutting Room
by Andrew Poretz - Jun 18, 2026

Sidney Myer was feted by Marilyn Maye, Charles Busch, Nicolas King and dozens more at a joyous sold-out American Popular Song Society Lifetime Achievement Award gala on June 15.
Interview: Carly Ozard on THE ETHEL MERMAN DISCO PROJECT at The Green Room 42
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 16, 2026

The singer is re-imagining the classic 1979 album with a full live band and fresh EDM flair on June 19 at NYC's Green Room 42 in Hell's Kitchen. Read a conversation with Carly about the new show.
Megan Hilty on Gratitude, Grief and Returning to the Stage at Café Carlyle
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2026

Café Carlyle is getting ready to welcome back Tony and Grammy Award nominee Megan Hilty for a special residency this summer. She just checked in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about the upcoming gig!
Photos: The Bean Tones Harmonize at Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2026

The Bean Tones brought their American tour to a thrilling close at Birdland in NYC on Monday night, delivering razor-sharp harmonies, boundless energy, and enough vocal precision to leave the room grinning. Check out phtoos here!
Jeff Harnar and The Count Basie Orchestra Lead Birdland's June Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a packed lineup including Jeff Harnar, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane Quartet, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Big Band.
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026

Tony nominee Damon Daunno (Oklahoma!) and Tony winner Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!) have joined the cast of Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance, celebrating the legendary performer and her 80th birthday.
Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno Join LIZA! AT 80
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026

Transport Group announced Ali Stroker and Damon Daunno have joined the cast of LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE at Carnegie Hall, with Mo Rocca and Marc Shaiman set to host the one-night tribute.
Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch To Bring THE PIANO BAR To Velvet Martini Lounge
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 23, 2026

Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch bring their new nightclub evening, The Piano Bar, to the Velvet Martini Lounge Upstairs at Vitello’s in Studio City. Modeled after their ongoing and celebrated fifteen-year residency at Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle Hotel.
Photos: VIRTUAL HALSTON Returns with Live Episode at Birdland Featuring Paul Rudnick
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026

Julie Halston brought her web series Virtual Halston to the Birdland stage for a one-night-only event featuring playwright and novelist Paul Rudnick. See photos from the event here!
Listen: Henry Patterson Releases 'Broadway Maybe' Album of Musical Theater Covers
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2026

Award-winning performer Henry Patterson has released his debut studio album, Broadway Maybe, featuring new renditions of songs from the musical theater and Broadway canon. 
HOT COMBINATION to Return to Birdland with Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club will present an encore of HOT COMBINATION, featuring Bryce Edwards and Mike Davis honoring 1920s jazz duo Red Nichols and Cliff Edwards, backed by an all-star traditional jazz band.
Matthew Rosenstein to Perform MAKE ME FRENCH in New York
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2026

After a sold-out debut run in 2025, cabaret artist and major Francophile Matthew Rosenstein will bring his BroadwayWorld-nominated show “Make Me French!” back to the stage for a limited July 2026 run.
Previews: PALM SPRINGS YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL at Palm Springs Cultural Center
by Kay Kudukis - May 19, 2026

​​​​​​​The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) is proud to announce the acclaimed directors selected to helm the winning plays of its Ninth Annual Festival, taking place Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 12 PM at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
Photos: Karen Mack Swings At Birdland
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

New York City-based jazz vocalist Karen Mack made her return to the main stage at Birdland Jazz Club with an evening of jazz that blends inventive arrangements, standout originals, and plenty of musical play.
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.
Jessica Vosk and Nicole Fosse Join LIZA! AT 80 at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

Transport Group has announced Jessica Vosk and Nicole Fosse as the latest additions to LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night tribute to Liza Minnelli at Carnegie Hall.
João Bosco, Gabrielle Cavassa, Joey Alexander, Bill Charlap and More Coming Up At Birdland Jazz
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full month of nightly performances, including a João Bosco 80th Birthday Celebration, a Miles Davis Centennial tribute, and sets from Bill Charlap, Joey Alexander, and Robin McKelle.
Photos: Natalie Douglas Celebrates Linda Ronstadt At Birdland
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026

Natalie Douglas presented Different Drum: The Songs of Linda Ronstadt at Birdland on Monday evening, offering a program that reflected the breadth of Ronstadt’s musical career, including pop hits, selections from the Nelson Riddle-arranged standards albums, and material from her Spanish-language repertoire. Check out photos of the event.
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
LIZA! AT 80 Celebration To Feature Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Beth Leavel and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Transport Group announced tickets on sale for LIZA! AT 80: A CELEBRATION IN SONG AND DANCE, a one-night-only tribute at Carnegie Hall featuring Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy, Andrew Rannells, and more honoring Liza Minnelli's 60-year career.

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