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Legendary playwright Robert Patrick shares some thoughts and remembrances of the late Jack Wrangler...

Theater for the New City presents 'Bell of the Ball Bearings,' written and performed by Liz Battersby. Ride your bike to the show; it'll be safe onstage as part of the set.

Actor, Writer, Producer and former adult film star Jack Wrangler, died Tuesday at age 62. Wrangler had been struggling with complications from lung disease.

Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Tuesday, April 7, 2009.

Jack Wrangler, iconic adult and musical theater performer passed away today from complications from lung disease. He was 62 years old. With piercing blue eyes, unruly blond hair, a chiseled physique and cocky swagger, Jack Wrangler was the king of ?70s gay porn. Forging a gay sexual revolution, he wasn't the typical object of homoerotic desire but an intelligent, full-bodied, self-confident male. Exulted for his 80-plus adult films, the openly gay superstar even conquered the straight adult world and legitimate theater. Mr. Wrangler eventually married pop vocalist Margaret Whiting and their relationship would last for the rest of his life.

Actor, Writer, Producer and former adult film star Jack Wrangler, died Tuesday at age 62. Wrangler had been struggling with complications from lung disease.

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out continues! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Sunday, March 29th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BING CROSBY.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Sunday, March 29th, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BING CROSBY.

The critically acclaimed open mic series, Big Night Out continues! Billed as a delicious gathering for the musical community, Big Night Out is a unique and supportive environment for performers and composers of all backgrounds to come together and perform the music that they love.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM (ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM (ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 22nd, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM

CAROL HALL'S 'HALLWAYS: The Songs of Carol Hall' WINS 2009 BISTRO AWARDS'ASCAP AWARD FOR OUSTANDING CD The 2009 BISTRO AWARDS have been announced. This year's ASCAP Award for Outstanding CD has been given to composer/lyricist CAROL HALL'S 'HALLWAYS, The songs of Carol Hall' which LML Music released nationally in stores and online at iTunes and Amazon.com on March 11th, 2008.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org Sunday, March 1st, 2009 9:00PM-11:00PM This Sunday on EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN we feature the music of BLOSSOM DEARIE Also a 'Live On-Air' Panel Discussion on the Art, Career, & Life of the late Blossom Dearie with: JAMES GAVIN, REX REED, DONALD SCHAFFER & DARYL SHERMAN

LML MUSIC released HALLWAYS, The Songs of Carol Hall on Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 nationally in stores and online at iTunes and Amazon.com. The CD's critical and popular success has led to a second printing which was shipped Tuesday, January 20th nationally. The CD also remains available online at iTunes and Amazon.com. The first person ever to record one of Carol Hall's songs was the young Barbra Streisand. Subsequently, her songs were performed by such extraordinary singers as Tony Bennett, Barbara Cook, Margaret Whiting, Julie Wilson, Chita Rivera, Michael Feinstein, Mabel Mercer, Amanda McBroom, Lari White, Olivia Newton-John, Maureen McGovern, RuPaul, Miriam Makeba, David Campbell, Frederica von Stade, Kermit the Frog and Big Bird. Among others. She's also one of the few songwriters to have a hit Broadway show. Her classic musical The BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS entertained Broadway audiences for almost five years, received a Grammy nomination for its cast album, and became a popular film starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. Dolly's recording of Carol's song 'Hard Candy Christmas' won an ASCAP Most Performed Country Song Award, and the film generated an ACADEMY AWARD nomination for Charles Durning, singing 'The Sidestep' as the slippery Governor of Texas.

Suzanne Carrico, the 2008 MAC Award Winner for 'Outstanding Debut,' will return to the Metropolitan Room with The Friendliest Thing, in January (7th, 23rd & 24th) & February (12th). The show, directed by Mary Cleere Haran, with Musical Direction by Tedd Firth, features special guest Don Rebic on piano & Saddi Zain on bass. The Friendliest Thing, an evening of provocative music from The Great American Songbook of the past & present, is devoted to matters of a most 'intimate' nature.

Morgan Sills Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook, the first New York show celebrating the centennial of the noted lyricist, will be presented at The Metropolitan Room (34 West 22nd Street between 5th & 6th Avenues). Beginning Tuesday, January 6th at 7PM (and playing each Tuesday at 7PM through the month of January)

Nationally acclaimed award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist, Johnny Rodgers will open his highly anticipated special performance at JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street) on MONDAY, DECEMBER 29th with composer/lyricist CAROL HALL'S ?Big City Boogie' which he will then follow with her ?Change In

Nationally acclaimed award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist, Johnny Rodgers will open his highly anticipated special performance at JIM CARUSO'S CAST PARTY at BIRDLAND (315 West 44th Street) on MONDAY, DECEMBER 29th with composer/lyricist CAROL HALL'S ?Big City Boogie' which he will then follow with her ?Change In

Suzanne Carrico, the 2008 MAC Award Winner for 'Outstanding Debut,' will return to the Metropolitan Room with The Friendliest Thing, in January (7th, 23rd & 24th) & February (12th). The show, directed by Mary Cleere Haran, with Musical Direction by Tedd Firth, features special guest Don Rebic on piano & Saddi Zain on bass. The Friendliest Thing, an evening of provocative music from The Great American Songbook of the past & present, is devoted to matters of a most 'intimate' nature.