BIRDLAND presents the return of JULIE BENKO breakout star of Broadway’s “FUNNY GIRL” in “JULIE SINGS JULE”

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Broadway’s newest sensation Julie Benko – in “Julie Sings Jule,” a concert celebrating the songs of Jule Styne – on Monday, July 24 at 7:00 PM. Amidst one of Broadway’s most inspiring stories of the past decade, Styne’s music transformed Benko into “the greatest star.” Now, she bids goodbye to the Broadway production of Funny Girl with a celebration of the legendary composer’s remarkable repertoire. Alongside her jazz-pianist husband Jason Yeager, Julie brings her trademark charm, comedic timing, and sterling vocals to her namesake’s songbook, performing such classics as “Just In Time,” “The Party’s Over,” “Make Someone Happy,” “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” “Time After Time,” “People,” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” as well as lesser-known gems from Styne’s forgotten shows. With fascinating stories of Styne’s life and reminiscences of how he has unknowingly shaped hers, “Julie Sings Jule” is a love letter to the bygone days of Broadway from its newest breakout star. The evening will feature Jason Yeager on piano, Michael O’Brien on bass, Jay Sawyer on drums, and Andy Warren on trumpet. There is a $40 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44^th Street in New York.

Julie Benko is currently marching her band out on Broadway, where you can catch her as the alternate for Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Thursday evenings. For her performance, she was named the 2022 Breakout Star for Theater in The New York Times, honored as one of “40 Under 40” for Crain’s New York Business, hailed by CBS Morning as “Broadway’s breakout star,” and received the 2023 Theatre World Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theatre. Other Broadway and touring credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Les Misérables, and Spring Awakening. Benko will return to Broadway this fall in Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman’s Harmony. Her new record Hand in Hand (Club44 Records), an award-winning duo effort with her jazz-pianist spouse Jason Yeager, and debut album Introducing Julie Benko, are available wherever music is streaming. Visit her website, www.JulieBenko.com, or follow her on Tikok/Instagram @Jujujuliebee to discover more. 

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present Julie Benko in “Julie Sings Jule” on Monday, July 24 at 7:00 PM. There is a $40 music charge and a $20 food and beverage minimum. Birdland is located at 315 West 44^th Street (between 8^th and 9^th Avenues) in Manhattan. For reservations, please call (212) 581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.