Jim Caruso’s Cast Party, the iconic Manhattan variety extravaganza, returns to the McCallum Theatre on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 7PM, promising another unforgettable evening of musical brilliance, Broadway pizzazz, and the kind of showbiz surprises only Cast Party can deliver.

This marks the celebrated show’s sixth appearance at the McCallum, once again hosted by the effervescent Jim Caruso, with swinging, virtuosic accompaniment by the legendary Billy Stritch (Liza Minnelli, Tony Bennett). Together, they’ll welcome an electrifying lineup of guest stars, including:

• Ann Hampton Callaway – Legendary pop/jazz singer/songwriter
• Ava Nicole Francis – Theater/cabaret artist from “American Idol”
• Ruby Lewis – Star of “Marilyn! The New Musical”
• Nita Whitaker – “Star Search” Grand Champion
• Plus: One Very Special Surprise Guest Star!

For more than two decades, Cast Party has dazzled audiences every Monday night at New York’s Birdland Jazz Club, attracting major stars, rising talents, and spontaneous magic that The New York Times hailed as “a joyous free-for-all.” Now, Palm Desert gets its own dose of that irresistible musical mayhem — a fast-paced, hilarious, and heartwarming night where anything can happen…and usually does.

The evening begins at 6pm in the Grand Lobby with cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then we’ll continue the night onstage with “Caruso – Cocktails – Canapes & Stritch.”

Please be sure to secure your tickets, as we only have 192 seats available.