Get ready to laissez les bons temps rouler as Julie Benko marchesher band out at Birdland once again. Her critically acclaimed annual Mardi Grasblowout returns—and this time, it’s an album release party! The jubilantcelebration of New Orleans jazz features Julie’s sizzling hot band EuphonicGumbo, including Jason Yeager (piano, arrangements), Linus Wyrsch (reeds), AndyWarren (trumpet), Ron Wilkins (trombone), Michael O’Brien (bass), Jay Sawyer(drums), and special guest John Manzari (tap dance). Join the parade—nobody,no, nobody’s going to rain on this one!

Julie Benko joined the annals of theatrical lore for hersensational understudy-to-star trajectory as Fanny Brice in the Broadwayrevival of Funny Girl. Between her tenure as the standby,alternate, and full-time Fanny, she played the role over 180 times and receivednumerous accolades for her interpretation, including Theatre World’s DorothyLoudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre. She was also named the 2022“Breakout Star for Theater” by The New York Times and one of“10 Broadway Stars to Watch for 2023” by Variety, honored as one of“40 Under 40” for Crain’s New York Business, hailed by CBS Morningsas “Broadway’s breakout star,” and profiled in numerous national media outletssuch as The New York Times and Time.Following Funny Girl, she returned to Broadway to originatethe role of Ruth in Barry Manilow’s long-gestating musical Harmony.Benko has released 3 studio albums, including Hand in Hand (Club44Records), a duo effort with her pianist-composer spouse Jason Yeager that wonthe BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award for “Best Commercial Album” and received a MACAward nomination for “Best Major Album," as well as Christmas WithYou (Club44 Records) and Introducing Julie Benko. She hasplayed leading roles in many Off-Broadway and regional productions, will makeher silver screen debut in the upcoming film "Caravan," and enjoys avibrant concert career, having headlined sold-out solo shows at venues aroundthe country and performing as a guest artist with numerous symphonies. Visither website, www.JulieBenko.com, or follow her on TikTok or Instagram@Jujujuliebee to discover more!