PHOTO FLASH: Linda Lavin, Julia Murney, Laura Osnes, Paulo Szot at Best of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party

Town Hall played host to the second annual presentation of The Best of Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, a benefit for The Actors Fund, on Thursday, February 23.

The nearly three-hour concert featured performances by Janis Siegel, David Ippolito, John Bucchino and Holly Near, Marcus Monroe, Lisa Lampanelli, Liz Mikel, Marilyn Maye, Julia Murney, Linda Lavin, Aaron Weinstein, Erich Bergen, Stephanie J. Block, Rudi Macaggi, Jane Monheit, Terri Klausner, Andrew J. Nemr and Cats Paying Dues, Frank Wildhorn and Laura Osnes, and Paulo Szot.

Caruso hosted the show, which featured direction by Rick Hinkson, musical direction by Billy Stritch, Todd Hubbard on bass and Daniel Glass on drums.

Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, an open mic variety concert, has been a Monday night fixture at Birdland Jazz Club for the past nine years. Click here for more information and Jim Caruso’s Cast Party tickets.