Jim Caruso's Cast Party has been a Monday night institution at New York's legendary Birdland for over two decades, and now this celebrated open mic sensation makes its way to Myron's Cabaret Jazz. Host Jim Caruso, joined by the incomparable Billy Stritch at the piano, creates an atmosphere where Broadway veterans, jazz singers, and surprise guests share the stage in an evening that's equal parts polished performance and spontaneous magic. The format is refreshingly unpredictable—you might hear a seasoned theater star deliver a showstopper, followed by an up-and-coming singer trying out new material, all held together by Caruso's warm hosting style and Stritch's masterful accompaniment.

The intimate setting of Myron's Cabaret Jazz, with its view overlooking Symphony Park and cozy round tables, provides the perfect backdrop for this kind of musical gathering. It's the type of night where the energy shifts with each performer, and the audience becomes part of the show, never quite sure what's coming next but trusting they're in capable hands. Whether someone delivers a classic standard or takes a risk with an obscure cut, Stritch's piano work provides the kind of support that makes everyone sound their best.