JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY (February 23) A Benefit for The Actor's Fund Some of the celebs joining this year’s Cast Party include Golden Globe and Tony Winner Linda Lavin, the uber-talented jazz and adult contemporary vocalist Jane Monheit, Broadway Star and Drama Desk Nominee Stephanie J. Block, nine-time Grammy      winning solo artist and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer Janis Siegel, David Ippolito AKA “That Guitar Man From Central Park”, Broadway sensation Julia Murney (Wicked), stand-up comedian, Grammy nominee and "Celebrity Apprentice"   Lisa Lampanelli, Tony Winner Paulo Szot (South Pacific), Lysistrata Jones’ Liz Mikel, comic juggler Marcus Monroe, “The Acromedian” Rudi Macaggi, Holly Near will be performing with lyricist/composer John Bucchino (A Catered Affair) and Laura Osnes will be performing with composer Frank Wildhorn, best known for his Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde. Also joining the party is Terri Klausner, who will be singing “Hit Me With A Hot Note” from Sophisticated Ladies, and Andrew Nemr, whose tap company “Cats Paying Dues” will perform an unforgettable tribute to Gregory Hines. And that’s not all - many more surprise performers and special guest stars will be announced soon!
 
Billy Stritch will hold court at the piano, adding vocals and banter to the proceedings.  Joining the musical fun will be Daniel Glass on drums and Tom Hubbard on bass.