Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch
Birdland315 West 44th Street, New York 10036
The night is billed as Jim Caruso’s Cast Party with Billy Stritch at Birdland in Manhattan’s Theater District. No additional performers are listed, and the available event materials do not describe the evening’s format, repertoire, guests, release, tribute, or other special focus. The billing establishes Caruso’s Cast Party and Stritch as the announced act, but does not specify their roles or the configuration in which they will appear.
Birdland presents music in a table-seated room designed for close listening, with shows offered as separate sets. The club’s history includes decades of jazz performances by established figures and contemporary artists, and its setting in the Theater District places this date within one of Manhattan’s longstanding jazz rooms. No search material was available to document Jim Caruso’s or Billy Stritch’s background, musical history, collaborators, or critical reception, so those details are not included here.
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.