Molly Pope debuted The Diva-lution of Molly Pope to rave reviews at Don't Tell Mama's last spring. Hailed for her powerful vocals and dynamic dramatic intensity, Molly's performances of such songs as Dietz & Schwartz' 'By Myself' Cole Porter's 'It's Alright With Me' and even The Cardigans' 'Love Fool' provoked widespread comparison to a young Barbra Streisand. Now, under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Sonny Paladino (White Noise), the new version of The Diva-lution of Molly Pope premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Sunday, August 31st at 7:00 PM
The year was 1980, and Patti LuPone was starring as 'Evita' on Broadway. She was en route to winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, and cementing her status as a Broadway star. But there was another Patti LuPone performance taking place -- one that only a comparative handful of people were aware of: Every Saturday night at midnight, for 27 weeks, after performing one of the most demanding roles ever, she made her way to Les Mouches - a legendary nightclub in New York City, to perform a solo concert...This was a one-woman tour de force that -- until now -- only the lucky few who were on hand knew about.
Molly Pope debuted The Diva-lution of Molly Pope to rave reviews at Don't Tell Mama's last spring. Hailed for her powerful vocals and dynamic dramatic intensity, Molly's performances of such songs as Dietz & Schwartz' 'By Myself' Cole Porter's 'It's Alright With Me' and even The Cardigans' 'Love Fool' provoked widespread comparison to a young Barbra Streisand. Now, under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Sonny Paladino (White Noise), the new version of The Diva-lution of Molly Pope premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Sunday, August 31st at 7:00 PM
Friday, August 8th, we're pleased to welcome No, No, Nanette's NANCY ANDERSON and The Marvelous Wonderettes' FARAH ALVIN. Special guest appearances will also be made by BEN RIMALOWER, Diva-Lution's MOLLY POPE, VGL Boys' COLE ESCOLA and JEFFREY SELF, the cast of Perez Hilton Saves the Universe, and The Dreams. All will be on hand to perform a few numbers as only they can.
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! Alec will be dressed by Project Runway's Malan Breton. At Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Saturday, June 28th (9:30 PM) and Sunday, June 29th (9:30 PM).
Join Alec Mapa, 'AMERICA'S GAYSIAN SWEETHEART,' for an uncensored, unbridled evening of hilarity! After a year of traveling around the globe on a gay cruise and shaking things up on Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty and LOGO'S groundbreaking dating show, TransAmerican Love Story, Alec has a delectable tale to tell Gay Pride weekend.
On March 29th, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: Tony nominee John Tartaglia (Avenue Q, Johnny and the Sprites) and Taboo's Liz McCartney (appearing through March 31st in Rosemary and Time at the Beechman). There were also performances by many audience members and, of course, 'Saturday Night Underground' stalwarts, The Dreams (Larry Hamilton, Rob Tucker and Jamaal Wilson). Mark Hartman was the accompanist for the evening.
Natalie Joy Johnson, audience favorite in Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera, premiered her new club act at Therapy with Musical Direction by Brian Nash, Special Material by John Hill and directed by Ben Rimalower. Natalie's new act channels old school show business through a contemporary lens harkening back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen entertained in rooms all over New York on any given night. She brings her powerful and expressive voice to an evening both irreverent and compelling and completely unlike any other show in town.
March 13th closing was a wild, late-night star studded affair.
For more information on Natalie including upcoming performances please visit www.nataliejoyjohnson.com
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the new talk/variety evening, Saturday Night Underground. The evening will be a casual variety show, featuring interviews and performances from some of New York's most intriguing personalities. And the fun doesn't stop there, audience members are encouraged to get up on stage and sing a song or tell a joke, recommend a great restaurant or complain about a bad date. Host Ben Rimalower will mingle with the crowd, inviting people to join the show. So bring your sheet music or guitar, your funny stories and your axes to grind. From 11pm til 2am, join host Ben Rimalower (director of The Fabulous Life of a Size Zero, Joy and Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches), the fabulous Dreams (Larry Hamilton, Rob Tucker and Jamaal Wilson) and pianist Mark Hartman (Avenue Q) for this regular event in the theatre district.
Natalie Joy Johnson, of Legally Blonde and Bare: A Pop Opera, premiered her new club act at Therapy on Monday, February 25, with Musical Direction by Brian J. Nash, with special material by John Hill and directed by Ben Rimalower.
On February 9, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: David Burnham (Wicked) and Annie Golden (Xanadu).
The Dreams (Larry Hamilton, Rob Tucker, and Jamaal Wilson) will appear for one night only at The Laurie Beechman Theatre on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 7PM.
On January 26, 'Saturday Night Underground' with Ben Rimalower welcomed an array of New York talent, including: Anthony Rapp, Andrew Singer and Bret Shuford.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the new talk/variety evening, 'Saturday Night Underground.' The next event on Saturday, February 9 (11PM-2AM), special guests include David Burnham (Wicked), Annie Golden (Xanadu)! Also new to the show is the 'Shot to Sing' promotion where, each evening, audience members can win a free shot by singing a song from a particular theme. The theme on February 9 is 'Stephen Sondheim.'
Natalie Joy Johnson will perform at Therapy on Monday February 25 at 9PM, Tuesday March 4 at 11PM, and Thursday March 13 at 11PM. With musical direction by Brian Nash and special material by John Hill, the concert is directed by Ben Rimalower.
The Laurie Beechman Theatre is pleased to announce the return of the new talk/variety evening, Saturday Night Underground on January 26. The evening will be a casual variety show, featuring interviews and performances from some of New York's most intriguing personalities. And the fun doesn't stop there, audience members are encouraged to get up on stage and sing a song or tell a joke, recommend a great restaurant or complain about a bad date.
