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Press

A Stage for Stars and Fans Alike – Wall Street Journal

You never know who is going to drop in – Las Vegas Weekly

Cast Party Celebrates 10 Years – Wall Street Journal

Cabaret is Cool Again Thanks to Jim Caruso’s Cast Party – Huffpost

At ‘Cast Party,’ the mic is open and the party is on – L.A. Times

VegasVille is about to receive a ray of sunlight in the form of Jim Caruso. – The Las Vegas Sun

Any number of Strip stars could pop in to Caruso’s ‘Cast Party’ at the Smith Center – Las Vegas Sun

“It’s Been a Joyful, Inspiring Gig” — How Jim and Ruby Created a Pandemic Pajama Party with Star Quality – W42ST.nyc Interview

Two’s a Crowd: Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso Cover the Waterfront – The Observer

He’s a little bit cabaret: Jim Caruso returns to the Smith Center with ‘Cast Party’ – Las Vegas Sun

This Open Mic Is The Ultimate Celebrity Go-To Spot – Forbes

Jim Caruso on the Magic of Connecting to an Audience – Bleep

Jim Caruso Keeps Hell’s Kitchen Swingin’ – Hell’s Kitchen at Home

​15 Questions in 15 Minutes with Birdland’s Jim Caruso – DC Metro Theater Arts

BWW Interview: SO NOW YOU KNOW with Jim Caruso – BroadwayWorld

BWW Feature: At Home With Jim Caruso – BroadwayWorld

Six Questions Special Edition:
Cast Party Host and Entertainer Jim Caruso – NiteLife Exchange

Jim Caruso’s Guide to Midtown Manhattan – Viator

Jim Caruso on the Magic of Connecting to an Audience – Bleep Magazine

Let’s Call This An Open-Mic on Steroids – Cultural Attaché

That’s me in the Spotlight – W42ST Issue 11 – page 24 

Scott and Barbara Siegel, Talkin’ Broadway:
Jim Caruso Gets What’s Coming to Him

Reviews

“This impish, twinking-eyed performer exudes the buoyant spirits of a contemporary vaudevillian.” – Stephen Holden, New York Times

“Jim Caruso owns Monday nights!  When the history of this era in New York’s live entertainment is written, Cast Party will deserve a chapter of it’s own.” – Talkin’ Broadway

“Caruso is hip, cool and classy all by himself.” – TheaterMania

“Caruso is the Swami of Soirée!” – Orlando Sentinal

“Jim Caruso is an entertainment powerhouse.” – BLEEP Magazine

“Caruso is the consummate host and charms the crowd
with his voice and off-the-cuff hilarity.” – Next Magazine

“Cast Party is like a scene from “Auntie Mame” with the indefatigable Jim Caruso as major domo.” – Back Stage

“Host Jim Caruso is hilarious – an affable guy who reminds me of a modern-day Paul Lynde.” – New York City: Spend Less See More

“Jim Caruso knows how to handle a mic.” – Tom Mizer, the Broadway Blog

“Despite being the frequent recipient of coveted air-kisses from the likes of Liza and Chita, Caruso retains 
a genuine aura of gee-gosh wonder which lets you know he’s as thrilled to be at Cast Party as you are.  It’s a thing to see.” – Scott Stiffler, Chelsea Now

“Jim Caruso threw a party, and everybody came.  What can you say about a program that opens with Chita Rivera 
and closes with Liza Minnelli?  Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch are a dynamic duo and brilliant at improv.” – Woman Around Town

“Mr. Caruso is a born showman, and in a decent world would be hosting his own televised variety show.  
His smooth voice is a natural for the repertoire.” – Here She Is Boys

“Like a modern-day Ed Sullivan, but with charisma and vocal talent, Jim Caruso is our favorite cabaret impresario.” – Downtown Express

“Cabaret is cool again, thanks to Jim Caruso.” – Lesleyann Coker, The Huffington Post

“It’s Monday night in New York, and what to do?  Jim Caruso presides over the great and near-great at Birdland
with incredible dry wit and flair, at this open mic that attracts the creme de la creme of Broadway stars on their night off.  It’s brilliantly entertaining, and one of New York’s best kept secrets. – Tanya Rose, Travel Secrets

“Iconoclastic and wonderfully cracked, Caruso is the classiest, coolest cat in cabaret.” – Back Stage

“Caruso is master class!  He literally levitates with energy and raises humankind’s spirits to an exalted level!” – Palm Beach Society

” A master clown!  The cards Jim Caruso brings to the gaming table are impressive, and he plays them all skillfully.” – Rex Reed, The New York Observer

“Uber-talented!” – Entertainment Tonight

“Brilliant!  He creates a unique kind of theatrical magic and has no peer or predecessor.” – The Palm Beach Post

“Applause, applause for a rare combination of wit, wisdom and whimsy.  Jim Caruso is not your grandma’s cabaret act.  His youthful vivacity will blow you away.” – Liz Smith, New York Post

“Intelligence and talent are always chic, and Jim Caruso is the chicest person I know.” – Liza Minnelli, InStyle Magazine

“Jim Caruso makes his great, great, great Uncle Enrico sound dull.  He’s brilliant, fun and adorable.” – Phyllis Diller

“Jim is the Irreverent Reverend of Cabaret Church!” – Ann Hampton Callaway