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Photo Flash: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast and Creators Perform at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2013

The cast and creators of the Tony nominated musical Hands On A Hardbody were cheered and celebrated when they performed at Birdland on Monday night during the weekly Jim Caruso's Cast Party open mic extravaganza. Co-writer Amanda Green (Tony-nominated for her Hardbody work, as well as Bring It On), Tony nominee Keala Settle, as well as Kathleen Monteleone, Jim Newman, and Jay Armstrong Johnson all sang from the show, guaranteeing some future record sales just from the few hundred folks enjoying Cast Party. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below! (more...)

Songwriter David Friedman Headlines Benefit Show for the Concerts at City Greens at the Laurie Beechman Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

The Concerts for City Greens may be a Spring and Summer music extravaganza held in the lovely early evening air of Manhattan's East Side, but Broadway actress and cabaret headliner Raissa Katona Bennett, who is the concert series' founder and producer, is launching the 2013 season indoors-with a gala benefit concert featuring a star-studded lineup of performers, including quadruple-platinum songwriter and Today Show regular David Friedman as a special guest performer (with Bennett in photo, left). A celebratory retrospective of the program's first five seasons will be staged at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, tonight April 23 at 7pm. (more...)

Songwriter David Friedman Headlines Benefit Show for the Concerts at City Greens at the Laurie Beechman, 4/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2013

The Concerts for City Greens may be a Spring and Summer music extravaganza held in the lovely early evening air of Manhattan's East Side, but Broadway actress and cabaret headliner Raissa Katona Bennett, who is the concert series' founder and producer, is launching the 2013 season indoors-with a gala benefit concert featuring a star-studded lineup of performers, including quadruple-platinum songwriter and Today Show regular David Friedman as a special guest performer (with Bennett in photo, left). A celebratory retrospective of the program's first five seasons will be staged at The Laurie Beechman Theatre, 407 West 42nd Street, on Tuesday April 23 at 7pm. (more...)

Photo Flash: Marilyn Maye Celebrates 85th Birthday at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Apr 09, 2013

It was one of the most love-filled, musically-thrilling birthday parties ever, when the folks at Jim Caruso's Cast Party celebrated the 85th Birthday of the most energetic, vocally dazzling, swinging nightclub divas on Earth, Marvelous Marilyn Maye. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)

Photo Flash: CHICAGO's Carol Woods and More Perform at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013

Jim Caruso's Cast Party continues to dazzle packed houses of showbiz insiders and the folks who love them every Monday night at the historic music room, Birdland. This past week, Carol Woods, currently Mama Morton in Chicago on Broadway, delighted the audience with a soulful performance of 'God Bless The Child,' and her co-workers, Amra-Faye Wright (Velma Kelly) and Patrick Rinn led the applause. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)

Photo Flash: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF's Benjamin Walker, Emily Bergl and More Join Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Feb 07, 2013

Cast Party host Jim Caruso turned one year older this past week, so the Monday night 'extreme' open mic was awash in birthday balloons and party hats. The cast of the Broadway production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roofshowed up to celebrate their success, and their very own 'Brick,' Benjamin Walker, performed a very blue/bluesy 'New York State Of Mind.' Cast member Emily Bergl showed why she's one of the most popular ladies in cabaret when she sang her heart out, too. Scroll below for photos from the concert! (more...)

Tony Nominee Karen Akers to Kick Off Urban Stages Winter Rhythms 2012, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2012

Urban Stages, in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano, announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning on Tuesday, December 4 and running through Friday, December 15, 2012 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street). (more...)

Urban Stages WINTER RHYTHMS 2012 Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 04, 2012

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Founding Artistic Director), in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning on Tuesday, December 4 and running through Friday, December 15, 2012 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street). Tickets are $25 per show (both shows in one night, $40). Beer and wine will be available for a $3 donation. Tickets may be purchased on www.smarttix.com or 212 868-4444. (more...)

Tony Nominee Karen Akers Kicks Off Urban Stages Winter Rhythms 2012 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 04, 2012

Urban Stages, in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano, announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning tonight, December 4 and running through Friday, December 15, 2012 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street). (more...)

Photo Flash: Jim Caruso's Cast Party Features Julie Garnye, Mira Awad and More
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2012

This week's 'episode' of Jim Caruso's Cast Party started off with a bang, as the National Yiddish Theater Company's cast of The Golden Land stormed the stage with two wonderful songs. Not to be outdone, Mira Awad came all the way from Israel to serenade the sold-out house with a song from her native land. (more...)

Tony Nominee Karen Akers to Kick Off Urban Stages Winter Rhythms 2012, 12/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2012

Urban Stages, in association with producer/director/lyricist Peter Napolitano, announces a series of musical evenings entitled WINTER RHYTHMS 2012, beginning on Tuesday, December 4 and running through Friday, December 15, 2012 at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30th Street). (more...)

Colleen Harris Guest Hosts Broadway Sessions Tonight, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2012

BROADWAY SESSIONS is an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show was created by Ben Cameron (Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. (more...)

Colleen Harris Guest Hosts Broadway Sessions This Week, 10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 08, 2012

BROADWAY SESSIONS is an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week. The show was created by Ben Cameron (Broadway's Wicked, Aida and Footloose) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Liza Minnelli, Marilyn Maye and More at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland, 9/10
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 12, 2012

Jim Caruso's Cast Party has been jokingly called "the Ellis Island of Cabaret," because at one time or another, all great talent seems to come through the historic Birdland doors. Monday night, September 10th, was certainly no exception, and even a little more star-filled than usual. Long-time Cast Party stalwart, Liza Minnelli showed up with concert superstar Michael Feinstein to celebrate her return to "Arrested Development," and his new gig as lead conductor of the Pasadena Pops. At the next table, Feinstein's current singing partner, Marilyn Maye caught up with friends before taking the stage so sing and swing. Check out photos from the evening below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Iain Armitage, Jenna Esposito & More at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2012

Jim Caruso's Cast Party continues to pack 'em in at Birdland every Monday night at 9:30. This past week, August 20th, the 'extreme' open mic night was booked solid with spectacular talent. It was an evening filled with great music, fun folks, and so many laughs, all watched over by one of the ultimate New Yorkers, Mr. Tommy Tune. Check out photos from this week's show below! (more...)

The Cabaret Chronicles: William Blake Soars in Etta James Tribute!
by Jenna Esposito - Jul 06, 2012

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) Today's column features the fabulous William Blake and his tribute to Etta James. (more...)

Photo Flash: Miranda Sings, Joshua Ledet, & More Visit Birdland!
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012

On Monday, May 28, YouTube sensation, chanteuse and high-end vocal coach Miranda Sings made her tenth sold-out concert appearance as part of the Broadway at Birdland series. Seth Rudetsky acted as musical director/pianist, jazz violinist Aaron Weinstein got some brush-up suggestions from 'violimnist' Miranda, and Adam Pascal, currently starring on Broadway in Memphis, subjected himself to the diva's sensitive and pitch-perfect critiques. As always, the show was filled with improvisation, a few hit songs, magic tricks, and dramatic readings of the lady's own hate mail. The wacked-out superstar (in reality, California native Colleen Ballinger) continues to perform her one-woman show in sold-out nightclubs and theaters in New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dublin, and Sydney. (more...)

The Cabaret Chronicles: Spotlight on William Blake!
by Jenna Esposito - May 29, 2012

Cabaret chronicles author Jenna Esposito interviews rising star William Blake about his upcoming tribute to Etta James, his performance in the new Air Supply musical and more in a cabaret chronicles exclusive article! (more...)

The Cabaret Chronicles: The Marvelous Marilyn Maye at Feinstein's!
by Jenna Esposito - Apr 25, 2012

Jenna gives a rundown of where she's been and what's coming up in the world of cabaret (and sometimes beyond!) Today's column features the marvelous Marilyn Maye and her new show 'The Happiest Sound In Town' at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. (more...)

2012 MAC Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony March 29th
by BWW Special Coverage - Mar 01, 2012

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the nominees for the 26th Annual MAC Awards. The winners will be announced live at the MAC Awards Show on Thursday, March 29th, at the world-famous B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. (more...)

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