Jenna Esposito News

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Little Italy's famed IL CORTILE RISTORANTE (www.ilcortile.com) has planned a special event in February that will excite and delight the senses of food and music lovers anywhere! The event - entitled AN EVENING OF GREAT MUSIC AND FOOD - will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7 PM. The star performers will be popular singer/actress Jenna Esposito, a soprano who has built a loyal following as a result of her sold-out performances at venues across America, and renowned Meistersinger Caranza, whose tenor voice has thrilled audiences in cities all over the world for more than 25 years.

Little Italy's famed IL CORTILE RISTORANTE (www.ilcortile.com) has planned a special event in February that will excite and delight the senses of food and music lovers anywhere! The event - entitled AN EVENING OF GREAT MUSIC AND FOOD - will take place on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 7 PM. The star performers will be popular singer/actress Jenna Esposito, a soprano who has built a loyal following as a result of her sold-out performances at venues across America, and renowned Meistersinger Caranza, whose tenor voice has thrilled audiences in cities all over the world for more than 25 years.

Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee Jenna Esposito in "Italian Undercover!" In this one-night only appearance, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential Italian-American pop singers of the 20th century, each of whom changed their names and performed "undercover".

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee JENNA ESPOSITO in "Italian Undercover!"

Feinstein's At Loews Regency, the nightclub proclaimed "Best of New York" by New York Magazine and "an invaluable New York institution" by The New York Post continues its Winter 2012 season with the return of three-time MAC Award nominee Jenna Esposito in "Italian Undercover!" In this one-night only appearance, Jenna revisits the music of some of the most popular and influential Italian-American pop singers of the 20th century, each of whom changed their names and performed "undercover".

On Thursday night the Metropolitan Room let the cabaret world know that one of New York's most esteemed music rooms is primed to get better.

Last night, Broadway divas Chita Rivera, Charlotte d'Amboise, Linda Lavin, composer John Bucchino, the legendary Marilyn Maye, sax man Dave Koz, internet sensation Colleen Ballinger/Miranda Sings and West End leading man/Swedish pop star Peter Jöback were all seen cavorting, cheering and/or entertaining each other at Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland.

Cabaret Chronicles author Jenna Esposito catches up with Joshua Warr and Joshua Desjardins in an exclusive interview about their upcoming show, 'Joshing Around'!

Cover charges vary by performer. Most shows range from $15 to $35, with some exceptions. Each show's cover charge is listed in the show information on the calendar page. Feel free to call the Metropolitan Room with any questions regarding cover charges.

Cabaret Chronicles author Jenna Esposito interviews rising star Nicolas King in a Cabaret Chronicles exclusive article!

'Jim Caruso's Cast Party' has always boasted a wide array of musical styles, and this week's episode was certainly no exception.