deRoy's Strings Attached Benefit Comes to Birdland, Sept. 12

By: Sep. 05, 2005
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Jamie DeRoy & friends, the 4-time MAC Award-winning variety show, will bring Strings Attached to Birdland (315 West 44 Street) on Monday, September 12th at 7 PM to benefit The New York City Police Foundation. The evening will be presented by Jim Caruso in association with Theatermania.com, and is an official participant in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF).

Performers scheduled to appear at the event include Broadway's Ann Crumb (Aspects of Love) and Leenya Rideout (violin, guitar, mandolin), comedian/ guitarist Demetri Martin, violinist Todd Sullivan, singer/ songwriter Randi Driscoll and Margaret Dorn of "The Accidentals". The evening will also include a rare performance from David Buskin with his former collaborator Robin Batteau (guitar, mandolin, violin, piano). Strings Attached  features direction by Barry Kleinbort and musical direction by Lanny Meyers. 

Jamie DeRoy & friends, which has been thrilling New York City audiences for the past 15 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater, and comedy worlds," according to a press statement.

 There is a $25 cover, and a $10 food/drink minimum.  Tickets may be purchased through the Birdland box office (212-581-3080) or online at www.instantseats.com/birdland.  Jim Caruso's Cast Party, the "Broadway open-mic extravaganza," will follow each concert.  A full dinner menu is available at Birdland until 1AM.


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