Jim Caruso's AUSTIN Cast Party with Billy Stritch on Piano

Wed, Apr 08

JIM CARUSO’S CAST PARTY BRINGS BROADWAY’S WILDEST OPEN MIC VARIETY SHOW TO AUSTIN! Get ready, Austin! Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the legendary, star-powered open mic that has been a New York City institution for over two decades, is heading to Austin for two very special nights at Parker Jazz Club. On Wednesday/Thursday, April 8/9, audiences are invited to experience this exhilarating celebration of live performance at 7PM. Part concert, part variety show, and part anything-can-happen theatrical happening, Cast Party is where Broadway bravado, jazz virtuosity, comedy, and pure showbiz joy collide. Presiding over the festivities is the ever-charming Jim Caruso, whose quick wit, warmth, and impeccable timing keep the evening moving at a thrilling pace. Guiding the musical mayhem is his longtime collaborator, the brilliant Billy Stritch at the piano, providing the swinging heartbeat that turns spontaneous performances into showstopping moments. From seasoned theater and cabaret stars to fearless rising talents (and the occasional surprise guest), Cast Party is equal parts polished and unpredictable. One thing is guaranteed: you never know who will take the stage next—and that’s exactly the fun.