Jamie deRoy & Friends
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
Jamie deRoy brings her multi-MAC Award-winning Jamie deRoy & Friends variety show to Birdland. The evening benefits The Entertainment Community Fund through the Jamie deRoy & Friends Cabaret Initiative, with special guests still to be announced. Barry Kleinbort directs, Christopher Denny serves as musical director, and Tom Hubbard plays bass. The long-running series draws on Broadway, Off-Broadway and cabaret, presenting performers working around New York.
A New York fixture for more than 30 years, deRoy has built the stage series into the basis for her award-winning cable television show, which likewise spotlights Broadway, Off-Broadway, cabaret and performers appearing around town. Her work across stage and screen has earned 12 Tony Awards, nine MAC Awards, four Back Stage Bistro Awards and 11 Telly Awards. She has headlined at many of the city’s major venues and produced nine Jamie deRoy & Friends CDs, released through Harbinger and PS Classics.
Birdland offers a refined jazz experience in a room where the audience sits at tables close to the stage, allowing every note to reach you clearly. The venue features a full menu with dishes like New Orleans-style gumbo alongside a well-stocked bar, making it easy to enjoy a meal or drinks while listening. Each show is ticketed per set, encouraging focused listening as the music unfolds in roughly 45-minute segments. The club’s walls echo decades of jazz history, having hosted legends and continuing to attract top contemporary artists. Located in Manhattan’s Theater District, the space balances a serious music environment with the energy of a night out, where attentive audiences savor the performances without distraction. Booking ahead is essential, as the club fills quickly for its celebrated lineup.