Jim Caruso is an American cabaret performer, singer, actor, host, producer, and showman best known as the creator and host of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party at Birdland Jazz Club in New York City. The long-running open mic and variety show blends Broadway, jazz, cabaret, comedy, surprise guests, and live-band spontaneity, with Caruso guiding the room alongside musical director Billy Stritch and a house band. His work spans cabaret recordings, Broadway appearances, touring versions of Cast Party, and regular stops at venues such as Myron’s at The Smith Center.