Betty Buckley's 'The Music At Birdland' Opens Tonight

Jim Caruso's Cast Party will present one of Broadway’s own, the incomparable Betty Buckley in “The Music @ Birdland” for a five-night stand as part of the Nightlife Award-winning concert series Broadway at Birdland.  The dates are September 23rd through the 27th, with two shows a night at 8:30 and 11:00PM.

Miss Betty Lynn, as she is affectionately known to her legion of fans, will be joined on stage by her jazz quartet -- Clifford Carter on keyboards, Billy Drewes on sax, Tony Marino on bass, and Anthony Pinciotti on drums.

"Her rendition of “Memory” from Cats, which won her a Tony Award, is considered a classic among musical theatre mavens.  Her performance as Norma Desmond in the London production of Sunset Boulevard, as well as her Mama Rose in Gypsy, have elevated her to a bona fide performing icon," describe press notes.

Betty recently starred in M. Night Shyamalan's "The Happening. Her other film work includes Carrie, Tender Mercies (one of her personal faves), Frantic, Woody Allen’s Another Woman, and Wyatt Earp.  She is a familiar face to TV viewers as a result of her recurring role on Eight is Enough.

Buckley, who has recorded -- thus far -- 11 solo albums, enjoys touring the U.S., reaching out to audiences all over the country.  She has virtually redefined the concept of “multi-talented,” having conquered every performing medium, while teaching other industry professionals how to achieve performance nirvana.

Birdland is located at 315 W 44th Street (btwn 8th and 9th). For tickets please visit www.birdlandjazz.com or call 212-581-3080.

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