Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch
1 upcoming show.
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party is a weekly open‑mic and variety show that has been a Birdland tradition since 2003. Host Jim Caruso invites show‑biz legends and up‑and‑comers to share the stage, while pianist Billy Stritch provides the musical backdrop. The event blends Broadway flair with spontaneous performances, drawing audiences who love to mingle with performers. It has earned multiple awards and national recognition.
Reviews & press
- New York Times ↗ — “The New York Times called Cast Party “show business heaven.””
- Time Out New York ↗ — “Time Out New York exclaimed “this Party is a vital pulse point of the musical theater bloodstream.””
- West End Best Friend ↗ — “Get ready, London! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party has arrived from its legendary twenty-three-year run at Birdland in New York City for another smashing residency at Crazy Coqs.”