NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN WITH RUBY POWERS to Return to Symphony Space, 12/31

After the success of her HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TACULAR, Bar Thalia at Symphony Space brings back Ruby Powers, the drag persona of Brent Lomas, for a cabaret of pop songs and comedy on December 31st starting at 9:00pm and going until midnight.

NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN WITH RUBY POWERS will feature the talents of Natalie Storrs (Sister Act), Ricky Alan Saunders (Broadway's Rising Stars), Carly Ozard, Annie Nelson, Sean Patrick Murtagh, Lesley McKinnell (Wicked), Jeff MacKinnon, Kiyoko Fujimura, Dana Aber and more! Bradford Proctor returns to music direct. Graham Forden is the producer.

The evening promises an eclectic mix of music (from Neon Trees to Burton Lane to Beyonce), stand-up comedy, and party games. Ruby will also periodically tune to CNN for "New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Kathy Griffin."

Dana Aber takes on special duties as both a performer and "kiss captain," helping patrons to find their New Year's Eve kisses. The Upper West Side Gay + Straight Singles MeetUp group will also be filling the crowd.

This is Ruby Powers' second public cabaret. Her earliest appearances were as a nightlife and event photographer under Brent Lomas Photography (www.brentlomasphotography.com).

Catch NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN WITH RUBY POWERS at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space on 95th and Broadway. No cover with $6 drink specials. Artisan cocktails by bartender Patricio Machuca and seasonal cuisine by chef Aninga Joseph. Doors at 8:00pm. Show at 9:00pm. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/MissRubyPowers.