Gerald McCullouch News

This past Wednesday and Thursday, host Jim Caruso and musical director Billy Stritch oversaw another Hollywood edition of Cast Party, the wildly successful open mic night, which tours the country celebrating local talent. The event, made up of impromptu musical performances, has been running every Monday at Birdland in New York City for the past eight years.

Theatre Planners has extended the West Coast premiere of DADDY by Dan Via through March 13.

When 'golden boy' Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives. The romantic drama by first-time playwright Dan Via, who stars alongside CSI regular and 'OUT 100' actor Gerald McCullouch and Ian Verdun, has universal appeal. Gay and straight critics alike are praising the performances, the direction by Rick Sparks, and the compelling story that explores the many facets of relationships, throwing in a few surprises along the way.

Theatre Planners has extended the West Coast premiere of Daddy by Dan Via for a second time, through April 10.

When 'golden boy' Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives. Gerald McCullouch (CSI, OUT magazine's 'Out 100') and Dan Via reprise the roles they created when Rick Sparks directs the West Coast premiere of Via's Off-Broadway hit play, DADDY. Also in the cast is Ian Verdun. The six-week run ends February 13 at the Hudson Mainstage in Hollywood.

Theatre Planners has extended the West Coast premiere of DADDY by Dan Via through March 13.

I was thoroughly unprepared for the impact Daddy had on me. From the title I had imagined a campy foray into the sleazy world of gay leather encompassing a slave/master experience. Comical use of Who's your daddy? came to mind. Well, how wrong could I be! Yes, indeed, the play is about gay relationships; there are even a couple of scenes in a gay bar, but Dan Via (who also plays Stew) has overall constructed a humorous, intelligent, insightful and riveting play that delves deeply into all types of relationships: friends, lovers and parents, that will appeal to everyone, gay or straight. Now onstage @ the Hudson Mainstage, Daddy, expertly helmed by Rick Sparks, will leave you ruminating.

Colin is a stud, Stew is not so much. Inseparable since college, they've managed to go 20+ years without really examining their relationship, but now Colin has fallen for a man half his age putting his relationship with his best friend to the test.

When "golden boy" Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives.

Gerald McCullouch CSI and Dan Via reprise the roles they created in the West Coast premiere of Via's Off Broadway hit play. When 'golden boy' Colin falls for a man half his age, his relationship with best friend Stew is put to the test. DADDY offers a provocative, humorous, and sometimes dark look at love, loyalty, and the consequences of living in a culture without marriage equality. 'Via has written a play that maps the human heart... McCullouch is a revelation!' - Show Business Weekly

When "golden boy" Colin falls for a man half his age, the result is a climactic confrontation with best friend Stew that will forever change their lives.

A winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a national treasure, Chita Rivera made her annual pilgrimage to Birdland for four very special concerts this past weekend. Of course, the theatrical community showed up to celebrate the ultimate singer/dancer, including Cherry Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Phyllis Newman, Tommy Tune, John McDaniel, David Cromer, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Billy Stritch, Rob Bowman, Louis St. Louis, Gerald McCullouch, Valarie Pettiford, Erich Bergen, Eric Ulloa, and Women on the Verge cast members Laura Benanti, Nikka Lanzarone, Justin Guarini, and Mary Beth Peil. The concerts were part of the Broadway at Birdland series, which celebrate performers and composers from the Great White Way.

Yesterday, August 3, 2010, celebrities and television personalities attend GLAAD Manhattan at 230 Fifth Avenue in New York City. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage below.

Tonight Friday, July 2nd THE AFTER PARTY is thrilled to welcome GABRIELLE STRAVELLI. Also featuring Singer/Songwriter DANIEL LINCOLN. The show is hosted by BRANDON CUTRELL

FIRE ISLAND - THE ICE PALACE, located within the Grove Hotel in Cherry Grove, is pleased to announce the fifth season of BRANDON & RAY'S BROADWAY AT THE BEACH, an open-mic musical theatre party on Fire Island featuring Broadway's best! On Monday, June 21st, from 9pm till 11pm, join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, three-time MAC, and Nightlife Award winner) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for opening night of this weekly party on Fire Island. There is no cover charge and no minimum.

FIRE ISLAND - THE ICE PALACE, located within the Grove Hotel in Cherry Grove, is pleased to announce the fifth season of BRANDON & RAY'S BROADWAY AT THE BEACH, an open-mic musical theatre party on Fire Island featuring Broadway's best! On Monday, June 21st, from 9pm till 11pm, join host BRANDON CUTRELL (Bistro, three-time MAC, and Nightlife Award winner) with RAY FELLMAN (Bistro Award winner) at the piano for opening night of this weekly party on Fire Island. There is no cover charge and no minimum.

The 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards were held last night, March 13, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. The event was hosted by Tony Award winner Alan Cumming. Colman Domingo's 'A Boy and His Soul', produced by the Vineyard Theatre, won the Outstanding New York Theater: Broadway & Off-Broadway award, while 'She Likes Girls' by Chisa Hutchison took home the award in the Outstanding New York Theater: Off-Off-Broadway category. The Broadway musical HAIR received a Special Recognition Award for their support of LGBT equality.

Dan Via's great new play 'Daddy' delves into the issues surrounding May/December Gay relationships with wit and style.

DownTown Theatre Company has released opening night photos for the World Premiere of Daddy. The opening night party and celebration took place on January 31 at TBG Arts Center (312 West 36 St.) in NYC.

THE AFTER PARTY will welcome from TV's 'CSI' & Off-Broadway's Daddy GERALD McCULLOUCH on Friday, January 29.