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“Sex, Drugs & Ethel Merman” traces Stuart Wilk’s improbable seven-block journey from the Broadway Theatre to Don’t Tell Mama. Generally a 12-minute walk, even with obstructions from foul-mouthed Elmos and aggressive denudas, Stuart’s trek took 58 years. It began June 4, 1960, with a performance of Ethel Merman in "Gypsy." Then, after a few chaotic years at NYU, and for reasons Stuart explains differently every time he tells the story, he took a 40-some year detour into the world of journalism, where he held leadership positions at papers that include The Dallas Morning News. Stuart has tried vainly to scrub from his resume the salad days he spent at the National Enquirer (although he points out he was there in the pre-Pecker era, as if that matters). A dozen years ago, Stuart moved to New York and began producing musicals. Although a newbie, he quickly got the hang of losing his investors’ money, just like the pros. Now, he makes his debut as a singer and teller of tales, every word of which is pre-post-truth. Sharing the stage are music director Christopher Denny and special guest Debbie Damp. Behind the scenes is the guiding hand of director Lennie Watts. Shows 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m Friday, April 20.
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Maria Corsaro: Why Not?
Chelsea Table + Stage (4/4 - 4/4) | ||
Agatha Christie's The Hollow
The Players Theatre (4/13 - 4/21)
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Margaret Curry: The Space In-Between
Laurie Beechman Theatre (4/6 - 5/4)
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Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes
Carnegie Hall (4/8 - 4/8) | ||
It’s Magic!
Don’t Tell Mama (4/5 - 4/5) | ||
Maria Corsaro: Why Not?
Chelsea Table + Stage (4/4 - 4/4) | ||
Margaret Curry: The Space In-Between
Laurie Beechman Theatre (4/6 - 4/6) | ||
Doris Dear's 10 year Celebration
The Triad Theater (5/8 - 5/8) | ||
Agatha Christie's The Hollow
The Players Theatre (4/13 - 4/13) | ||
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