KATE BALDWIN, THE STAR OF BROADWAY'S RECENT Finians Rainbow, will sing songs from her bestselling PS Classics release "Let's See What Happens" in concert at Birdland on Monday, March 8 at 7pm.  This concert is part of the long-running Broadway at Birdland concert series, presented by Jim Caruso.  Material will include “Moments Like This,” “Come Back To Me,” and “How Are Things In Glocca Morra?”

Kate Baldwin is a veteran of Broadway and national stages alike.  Her starring role in the recent revival of Yip Harburg's and Burton Lane's classic musical, Finian's Rainbow has proved her to be in the same league as Broadway's finest.  The New York Times says of her work, "The show's first moment of magic arrives shortly after Ms. Baldwin's Sharon McLonergan descends the hills of Missitucky.  Ms. Baldwin's cool, pure soprano gently rides the crests of the undulant melody, tugging at each question in the lyric with a sensitivity that perfectly expresses the song's tender, yearning essence”.

Kate’s debut album on PS Classics entitled "Let's See What Happens" features Lane and Harburg songs from both stage and feature films.  Her interpretation of these melodic masterpieces has earned her the respect and praise from some of the leading names in the business.  Houston Chronicle critic Everett Evans says, "One need only hear a few measures of Baldwin applying her flair, intelligence, vivacity, acting skill and vocal gift to realize that she is every bit the discovery critics claim her to be".  Steven Suskin's review of her CD on Playbill.com says, "Ms. Baldwin sparkles throughout."  Kate has appeared in the Broadway casts of The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie and Wonderful Town.  She starred in the national tour of Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Henry V at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, She Loves Me at the Willliamstown Theatre Festival, and South Pacific at Arena Stage, earning a Helen Hayes Award nomination.  Kate's concert work includes several appearances with Stephen Sondheim as a featured performer in his critically acclaimed evening, "A Conversation with Stephen Sondheim."  She has appeared at the Chicago Humanities Festival, sung with the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, DC, the Portland Symphony Orchestra and with Broadway conductor Rob Fisher as part of Lincoln Center's prestigious American Songbook series.

KATE BALDWIN: LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS

WHEN: Monday, March 8 at 7pm
WHERE: Birdland, 315 West 44 Street, NYC
TICKETS: $25 and $35 with $10 food/drink minimum
RESERVATIONS: 212.581.3080 or BirdlandJazz.com

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN. DAME EDNA. ALL ABOUT ME. Written by Christopher Durang, Barry Humphries and Michael Feinstein, directed by Casey Nicholaw. One Megastar...One Gigastar... A 12 piece orchestra. And 22 ladies’ rooms. It all adds up to a dame fein Broadway show. Special discount offer for Cast Party Newsletter readers! $69.50 Select Orchestra & Mezzanine Seats; $49.50 Select Mezzanine Seats. In one corner there's the internationally acclaimed MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, the sensational singer/pianist whose dazzling interpretation of the Great American Songbook has won awards and hearts around the world. In the other corner stands DAME EDNA EVERAGE, the toast of Melbourne society and an international gigastar whose classic performance of the Great Australian Songbook is not only catchy, it's shorter than the American version. If these two colossal mega-talents are to share the spotlight, that spotlight better be GINORMOUS! See how it all plays out at Henry Miller's Theatre, 124 West 43rd St. THREE EASY WAYS TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED TICKETS: ONLINE: Click here or visit BroadwayOffers.com and use code AMMKT27. BY PHONE: Call 212.947.8844 and mention the code AMMKT27. IN PERSON: Bring this offer to Henry Miller's Theatre box office, 124 West 43rd Street. Visit BroadwaysBestShows.com for more information. Valid through 4/18/10.

KLEA BLACKHURST’S “EVERYTHING THE TRAFFIC WILL ALLOW – The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman” BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! – Klea Blackhurst's acclaimed tribute to Ethel Merman, "Everything the Traffic Will Allow," at The Snapple Theater Center! This knockout show continues to take NY by storm and features many of Merman’s signature songs such as “I Got Rhythm,” “Blow, Gabriel Blow,” and “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” as well as rarely performed obscurities including “Just A Moment Ago,” “I’ve Still Got My Health,” and “World Take Me Back.” “Trust us – this is one show you just can’t miss.” – Time Out New York. "The kid of show I could see every week because it's better than sex or drugs." - David Hurst, Next Magazine/Cabaret Scenes. PERFORMANCES EVERY SATURDAY AT 5:00 PM, SNAPPLE THEATER CENTER, 210 W 50th St. (at Broadway).TICKETS: 212-921-7862 or www.ticketmaster.com

IN 1987 ON THE SUNSET STRIP, A SMALL TOWN GIRL MET A BIG CITY ROCKER and in LA’s most legendary rock club, they fell in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. ROCK OF AGES is an arena-rock love story told through the mind-blowing, face-melting hits of Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Reo Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and many more. Don’t miss this awesomely good time about dreaming big, playing loud and partying on.

JIM CARUSO…THE PARTY CONTINUES ON CD: Caruso: Live and In Person, with Billy Stritch on piano. "Jim is funny, facile and fabulous! He performs with charm, wit and style, and is vastly entertaining." -- Michael Feinstein. "A cabaret-lover's dream!" -- Chip Deffaa, New York Post. "An unbeatable act of jazz, pop, comedy and conversation that is different from anything else in town." -- Rex Reed, New York Observer. "This impish, twinkling-eyed performer exudes the buoyant spirits of a conetmporary vaudevillian…with an extremely tart lemon tucked firmly in his cheek." -- Stephen Holden, New York Times.

STEVE DOYLE, THE CAST PARTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BASS PLAYER, has been an active part of the jazz and cabaret scene in New York for the past 18 years, performing with many internationally renowned artists including Bucky Pizzarelli, Billy Stritch, Tony Desare, Rigmor Gustafssen, Klea Blackhurst, Hilary Kole, Dave Stryker, Steve Slagle, Christine Ebersole, Pekka Pylkannen, Stephanie Block, K.T. Sullivan, Emily Skinner, Freddie Bryant, Marilyn Maye, Lari White and many others. Get the full scoop and check out his 1997 CD, Presence, at www.stevedoyle.com.

TEDD FIRTH, OF THE CAST PARTY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, is a New York City based accompanist, jazz pianist and arranger. He has accompanied many renowned artists, including Lee Ann Womack, Faith Prince, Tom Wopat, Margaret Whiting, Maureen McGovern and Marilyn Maye. Among the jazz musicians he has worked with are John Pizzarelli, Houston Person, Benny Golson and Joe Morello. Mr. Firth's New York appearances include the Blue Note, Birdland, the Iridium, the Algonquin, the Rainbow Room, Carnegie Hall, and the Russian Tea Room. Tedd's arrangements have been performed by the Philadelphia Pops and the Ocean City Pops. Find him on MySpace Music at www.myspace.com/teddfirth.

BILLY STRITCH'S WATERS OF MARCH: THE BRAZILIAN ALBUM: "...Stritch imaginatively captures the magic of the bossa nova rhythm on some terrific cuts, including three by Brazilian music icon Antonio Carlos Jobim. Of these, probably the most memorable is "Someone to Light Up My Life," which most Americans first heard on Sarah Vaughan's legendary Brazilian album. Here Stritch captures the simple sensitivity and all the yearning poignancy the composer had in mind when he first penned it. Sergio Mendez's "So Many Stars" takes you on an indolent, dreamy, and gentle journey...[Stritch's] phrasings and delicate nuances are so insightful that the album becomes a powerful musical statement with many subtle, yet potent, moments." -- John Hoglund, Backstage. The CD and all things Billy Stritch are at www.billystritch.com.

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KEN KLEIBER'S OFFERING VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES. You have the talent, you booked the room and the crowds came. But what about that sought-after agent who was escorting his star client to a premiere? Or that family member who got stuck out-of-town due to inclement weather? Or that best friend who got the 24-hour flu? They can all re-live your shining performance through the magic of digital video. Videographer Ken Kleiber (host of TV, internet & radio’s "That’s Kentertainment!") not only interviews the stars, he films them too. With over 6 years of videotaping experience, Ken has filmed hundreds of hours of cabarets, concerts, live theatre, dance recitals, comedy sets, interviews, on-tape auditions, parties and more. For more information on Ken’s videotaping, copying and transferring services, please contact Ken at kentertain@yahoo.com. Don’t let that once-in-a-lifetime moment be…just once!

SQUIGS DRAWS THE STARS. Justin 'Squigs' Robertson is quickly becoming known far and wide for capturing show biz folk in pen and ink. He loves sushi. His favorite song is 'It's Only A Paper Moon'. And he genuflects upon merely hearing the name of Al Hirschfeld. His whimsical illustration and design is aided and abetted by his parallel career onstage. Squigs is currently posting a fresh weekly sketch or two celebrating the American theatre on his Facebook page, 'Squigs Knows His Lines.' Drop by and become a fan. You can also visit Squigs' website for a look at his take on such talented friends of Cast Party as Jeff Blumenkrantz, Julia Murney, Christine Ebersole, Victoria Clark, Kelli O'Hara, Bob Martin and Liza Minnelli. www.squigsink.com. Visit Squigs on Facebook, too!

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