Photo Flash: 'Fabulous Divas of Broadway' with Alan Palmer

Direct from Los Angeles, where it enjoyed an acclaimed and extended 5-month run at Open Stage West, the musical Fabulous Divas of Broadway, starring Alan Palmer, made its New York premiere at St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street) February 13, with an Opening Night set for Wednesday evening, February 27.

"What to do when you're a male musical theater performer with a big belting voice and an affinity for Broadway's greatest leading ladies?  Since Broadway shows aren't casting men in traditional women's roles – if you're resourceful, you create your own one-man 'woman' musical! Alan Palmer's Fabulous Divas of Broadway is a fast-paced musical journey of one man's love of the Theater and the amazing ladies that inspired him along the way," explain press notes.

Creator and actor/singer Alan Palmer delivers a hilarious and touching look at growing up in the business while portraying 18 different stars of the stage.  In rapid succession – and a non-stop turnover of gorgeous costumes – he brings to life such legends as Ethel Merman, Carol Channing, Liza Minnelli, Angela Lansbury, Julie Andrews, Judy Garland and Chita Rivera and such Tony-winning stars of today as Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone, Sutton Foster, Kristin Chenoweth and Beth Leavel. 

Performing 25 songs in each lady's singular style, he weaves together reminiscences of growing up in a small town obsessed with musical cast albums, auditioning for shows in New York City, performing during onstage and backstage mishaps, raising his young son and interacting with many of the ladies represented in the show.

Beyond mimicry, beyond drag, Fabulous Divas of Broadway is both reverent and irreverent. A loving and hysterical tribute to the Prima Performers of Broadway, it's a must for all lovers of musical theater!

Written and staged by Alan Palmer, the production features scenic design by Jessa Orr, costume design by C. Bucky and lighting design by Peter Ray.  Mr. Palmer is accompanied onstage by Curtis Jerome.

The performance schedule for Fabulous Divas of Broadway is Wednesday through Saturday evenings at 8:15 PM and Sunday evenings at 5:15 PM, with matinees Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:15 PM.  

New performance schedule beginning March 5: Wednesdays – Saturdays at 8PM; Sundays at 5PM; matinees Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2PM.

Tickets are $55.  Tickets may be purchased online via www.telecharge.com, by phone at (212) 239-6200 or in person at the box office at St. Luke's Theater (308 West 46th Street), daily from 1PM until showtime.

A limited number of $20 Student Rush tickets are available day of, at the box office only, 2 hours prior to performance.  Cash only, subject to availability. www.fabdivas.com

Photos by Josef Reiter