Linda Lavin, Laura Osnes, Frank Wildhorn and More Set for THE BEST OF JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY

In its ninth year at Birdland, Jim Caruso will bring his Cast Party back to the big stage at Town Hall for a second year. The Best of Jim Caruso's Cast Party will take place on Thursday, February 23 at 8PM and will be presented by Scott Siegel.  Tickets are $25, $50, and $75 and are available by calling 800-982-2787 or visiting TicketMaster.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Actors Fund.

The Cast Party will include Golden Globe and Tony Winner Linda Lavin, the jazz and adult contemporary vocalist Jane Monheit, Drama Desk Nominee Stephanie J. Block, nine-time Grammy winning solo artist and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer Janis Siegel, David Ippolito AKA "That Guitar Man From Central Park", folk singer Holly Near, Julia Murney (Wicked), stand-up comedian, Grammy nominee and "Celebrity Apprentice"  Lisa Lampanelli, Tony Winner Paulo Szot (South Pacific), Lysistrata Jones' Liz Mikel, comic juggler Marcus Monroe, Jazz violinist and 'neo-Jack Benny' Aaron Weinstein, "The Acromedian" Rudi Macaggi, lyricist/composer John Bucchino (A Catered Affair) and composerFrank Wildhorn, best known for his Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde with his latest leading lady, Laura Osnes.

Also joining the party is Terri Klausner, who will be singing "Hit Me With A Hot Note" from Sophisticated Ladies, and Andrew Nemr, whose tap company "Cats Paying Dues" will perform a tribute to Gregory Hines. And that's not all - many more surprise performers and special guest stars will be announced over the next few weeks! 

Billy Stritch will hold court at the piano, adding vocals and banter to the proceedings.  Joining the musical fun will be Daniel Glass on drums and Tom Hubbard on bass.

Tickets are $25 -$50 - $75 and can be purchased NOW by visiting TicketMaster.com or calling 800-982-2787. The box office opens to sell tickets three weeks prior to the show.