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December 15 , 2006
Melissa Errico and her musicians gave us two nights of extraordinary music and packed houses! I'm so thrilled that the Broadway at Birdland series we do in association with TheaterMania.com is able to snag such brilliant performers! As you can see (left) there were some Broadway legends in the house...that's choreographer Donald Saddler and musical director Billy Goldenberg with gorgeous Melissa. We all agreed that her tribute to the ultimate leading lady, Julie Andrews, was a highlight of the show. (Even Julie's ex, scenic designer Tony Walton seemed thrilled by the idea!) The following Cast Party was packed with folks celebrating the holidays and the Great American Songbook we all love so much! David Budway and Steve Doyle, as the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra, kept the music hopping all night! Next week, we do it all again, with Billy Stritch and the afore-mentioned Mr. Doyle. Bring your upbeat ditties, your tap shoes, your fire batons, your puppets and your didgeridoos. We'll be waiting... In the meantime, be sure to check out the photos at Flickr! 
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 I'm happy to tell you that this Sunday's Christine Ebersole/Billy Stritch holiday concert is sold out! The reservations poured in as soon as we announced their return...we could have added 2 more shows! Of course, with Christine's 8 show-a-week Grey Gardens schedule, we were happy with what we got! If you're desperate to see one of the best acts in the business, drop by the club on Sunday at around 7pm, and try to snag a seat at the bar. The show starts at 8pm.
Toxic Audio is BACK with their holiday show! This Monday at 7pm, the finest vocal group in the hemisphere will be on the Birdland stage!! Rated #1 in the Wall Street Journal/Zagat Theater Survey, Toxic Audio showcased their unique vocal, comedic and improvisational skills at the John Houseman Theater in an Award-winning Off-Broadway run in 2004. Within the first two months, the show had won the 2004 Drama Desk Award for "Outstanding Unique Theatrical Experience." They have since performed as special guests at Gracie Mansion, for the New York Mets at Shea Stadium, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Actor's Fund concert of Hair. Toxic Audio won the Acappella Album of the Year for their third CD entitled “Chemistry.” The five vocalists use no instruments other than the human voice to create complex sonic textures, rhythmic drumbeats, thumping bass lines and searing guitar-like solos in their performance of contemporary pop songs, timeless classics, jazz scat and vocally-orchestrated original compositions. The group features the varied talents of Jeremy James, Shalisa James, Rene Ruiz, Paul Sperrazza and Michelle Mailhot-Valines. Sound design is by John A. Valines III. Call Birdland at 212.581.3080 or click: www.InstantSeats.com/Birdland for reservations!
And you might want to reserve now for upcoming concerts by Jason Graae (January 15), Cady Huffman (January 29), Donna Lynne Champlin (February 12), Jeffry Denman (February 19) and Natalie Douglas (February 26)!
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 NEW HOLIDAY CD AVAILABLE AT WWW.MIKELDRED.COM. Give the gift of peace, winter warmth, and inspiration this holiday season. Mike Eldred's remarkable voice is made for the holiday season! Let It Begin... is a perfect mix of familiar holiday favorites, not-so-familiar songs, and originals all gorgeously orchestrated and arranged in a way that is exciting, unique, and inspiring. Don’t miss the breathtaking a cappella version of “Let There Be Peace On Earth” or the inspirational “Hear Me” featuring piano sensation Jim Brickman. Mike is also joined on the CD by a collection of talented guest artists including Robert Bailey, Vicki Hampton, Marcus Hummon, John Mock, Jonell Mosser, Michelle Prentice, Mike Reid, Tracy Silverman, Denis Solee, Jeff Steinberg, Sylvia, Be Be Winans and Andrea Zonn. The result is a “Holiday Listening Event” that will be a new classic to be enjoyed for years to come. Visit www.mikeeldred.com today to purchase Let It Begin…! |
 PS CLASSICS, THE LABEL DEDICATED TO THE HERITAGE OF BROADWAY AND AMERICAN POPULAR SONG, has joined forces with prolific cabaret producer Jamie deRoy on a new CD celebrating songwriters from the worlds of Broadway, pop, country and cabaret. But this new album has a twist: the songwriters are also the performers. Entitled IF I SING, after the Maltby/Shire song from Closer Than Ever, the album features 16 songwriters taking on their own material, some of it familiar, some totally unknown, in new performances and new arrangements. The theatre composers include some of Broadway’s finest, including Stephen Schwartz, Maury Yeston, Richard Maltby & David Shire, Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx, Andrew Lippa, Lucy Simon, and Gretchen Cryer & Nancy Ford, while the pop songwriters include such luminaries as Grammy Award-winners Julie Gold and Larry Gatlin. The album, produced by Paul Rolnick, with artistic direction by Barry Kleinbort, is in stores, or on the web at psclassics.com, amazon.com, footlight.com, For more info, click: jamiederoy.com.
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 SQUIGS DRAWS THE SHOWBIZ! Justin “Squigs” Robertson will draw for food. He’ll draw for fame and fortune too, but first things first. Since 1993, Squigs has captured showbiz folk from the backyard to Broadway, including many ladies and gents who have wowed the crowds at Cast Party. His theatrical style is aided and abetted by his parallel life on the stage – a character man drawing characters. His favorite song is “It’s Only A Paper Moon”; he loves sushi; and he genuflects upon merely hearing the name of Al Hirschfeld. Well-known in the Los Angeles theatre scene where he's based, Squigs is working at kicking up the art a notch (or 7). Come see what's happening at the website: www.squigsink.com. Stop by anytime, and drop a line to say “hello.”
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 CHARLIE
LAPSON'S SIGNATURE COLLECTION is the culmination of years of training, world travel, and professional
experience as one of Hollywood's top designers. His luxurious
handbags and men's wallets are produced by factories in Tuscany, Italy
made of fine Italian leather. Lapson's handbags and clutches have
been worn by the elite of Hollywood to numerous red carpet events
and on camera as well.
Celebrities such as Felicity Huffman, Eva
Longoria, and Debra Messing can be seen
at award shows adorned with Charlie
Lapson Jewelry. The collection is created by using the
most brilliant diamonds and precious gemstones mixed with 18 kt gold,
and molding them into works of art. Celebrities dazzle with glamorous
bold statement pieces. Look for large colored gemstones and mixes
of textures with unique shapes.
Style fit for a star!
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DO MICHAEL C. HALL, KERRY BUTLER, CHEYENNE JACKSON, ESTELLE PARSONS, JULIA MURNEY, DEVEN
MAY, HUNTER FOSTER, MICHAEL ARDEN, JAMES BLUNT and the GOO GOO DOLLS
all have in common?Their
secret weapon -- voice teacher Liz Caplan! Her student ANA GASTEYER
(upcoming Threepenny Opera) says, “Studying with Liz has changed my
approach to singing on every level. In the two years we have worked
together, she has combined phenomenal technique with tailor-made specifications
to meet a huge variety of professional demands. Her tireless enthusiasm
and expertise have empowered me physiologically and emotionally to become
a better singer than I had ever imagined. It's like physical therapy
and good, old-fashioned psycho-therapy for your vocal chords!” Visit http://www.LizCaplan.com for more information, but tell Liz you heard about her at Cast Party!
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UPDATED T-SHIRT is now available in Tootsie-Roll brown
with safety-cone orange trim, as seen at left, where Jim reveals his
secret identity as -- Superhost! Show
your love for a certain Monday night Open Mic extravaganza by wearing
this 100% cotton, Peruvian-made, American-printed piece of art! The
wry "Got Mic?" logo is on the front, and our logo is on the
back. They're only $20 and available if you click http://www.castpartynyc.com/Goods.htm. |
As always,
many thanks to our corporate and private sponsors:
Gianni Valente & Hilary Kole, Randy Swartz
& Stage Step, Jamie deRoy & friends, Michael Estwanik, Piper-Heidsieck
Champagne, Todd Forman, Steven Minichiello, Matthew Gilbert and Wild
Oats Productions, as well as our Birdland sound guru Sean Corcoran and
Brian Wilson at SoHa Media. We can't do it without you!
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Party simply glows with New York nightlife ambiance. It feels like a
throwback to another era but it has this era's top-notch entertainers
dropping in to schmooze, sing, eat, and drink. Caruso consistently provides a flow of exciting singers, and he's definitely
hip, cool and classy all by himself."
-THEATERMANIA
When:
Every
Monday at
9:30pm
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Where:
BIRDLAND
315 West 44th
Street (between 8th & 9th), NYC
212.581.3080
Bookings for Jim Caruso's
Cast Party® for theaters, arts presenters,
corporations and private events:
Ligeti Artists LLC
Peter Ligeti
mrligeti@aol.com
212.396.1111
For online booking information, click: The
Show Store
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