Opening Doors Theatre Company announces the first two productions in their 3rd season of Closing Notice productions for 2009:
FADE OUT, FADE IN (1964) - First ever NYC revival!
Music by Jule Styne
Book and Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Directed by Suzanne Adams
Choreographed by Christine Schwalenberg
Stage Manager: Billie Di Stefano
Musical Direction by Jessica Stewart.
Cast - Sarah Cooney, Hector Coris, Brian DeCaluwe*, Sarah Lilley, Jean McCormick*, Patrick John Moran*, Michael Vitaly Sazonov*, Lawrence Street* (Broadway's Urinetown), Rob Ventre*, Lexi Windsor*
The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.
The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue.
Amas Musical Theatre presents two free performances of BURLY-Q! A Gay Burlesque, a show created by Phillip George (co-director of Forbidden Broadway) on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, October 23 at 6pm at the newly-restored Actors Playhouse, 100 Seventh Avenue South in New York.
Amas Musical Theatre presents two free performances of BURLY-Q! A Gay Burlesque, a show created by Phillip George (co-director of Forbidden Broadway) on Tuesday, October 22 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, October 23 at 6pm at the newly-restored Actors Playhouse, 100 Seventh Avenue South in New York.
Comedian Danny Leary's hit variety show is back and stirring it up with his signature cocktail that's two parts stand-up, a twist of musical comedy and a splash of cabaret served up 'On the Rocks!'
This season will feature an original opening theme song written especially for the series by the award-winning team of composer Alan Cancelino and lyricist Hector Coris.
Every Thursday at The Duplex, Danny Leary hosts a new and frisky assortment of top-shelf entertainment from comedians of Comedy Central and late night TV, musical comedy and cabaret acts from the city's most celebrated nightclub performers, thrilling variety acts and even hilarious 'celebrity' cameo appearances. Jazz pianist Jessica Stewart is on the piano.
'On the Rocks with Danny Leary' dubbed 'a marvelous rambunctious evening' by Cabaret Exchange has been featured on the CW11 and was picked as a Best Bet in Time Out New York. Last season 'On the Rocks' also hit the road to San Francisco for two sold-out performances. See for yourself why every Thursday evening at 9:30 PM at the Duplex.
WHAT: 'ON THE ROCKS WITH DANNY LEARY'
WHEN: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 9:30 PM (SEASON PREMIERE)
Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 9:30 PM
Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 9:30 PM
WHERE: The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
61 Christopher Street at 7th Avenue South
(1) Train to Christopher Street / Sheridan Square
COVER: $10 + 2 Drinks
WEBSITE: http://www.dannyleary.com
http://www.theduplex.com
Lineup for September 11, 2008 at 9:30:*
Comedian BECKY DONOHUE from Comedy Central headlines.
YouTube sensation and Patti LuPone sing-alike MICHAEL BURBACH recreates LuPone's legendary performance from this year's TONY Awards!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXKxipviCY
The sexy cabaret stylings of JENNA ESPOSITO.
The infamous WENDY HO
SHAWN HOLLENBACH from Here! TV.
LEAH DUBIE from Dykes on Mics.
H. ALAN SCOTT from the 5 Funny Fags Tour.
...and a very special visit from everyone's favorite 'GOLDEN GIRL!'
Lineup for September 18, 2008 at 9:30:*
Comedian RACHEL FEINSTEIN from Comedy Central headlines.
Smooth crooner SCOTT BARBARINO and his fabulous doo wop sensations THE BEV NAPS
The sexy cabaret stylings of JENNA ESPOSITO
Sultry musical comedian ADIRA AMRAM.
SUSAN ALEXANDER from The Friars Club roasts!
DAVE RUBIN from Here! TV.
JACKIE MONAHAN from Logo's 'One Night Stand-Up'
Lineup for September 25th at 9:30 PM:*
Comedian POPPI KRAMER of NBC's 'Biggest Loser' headlines.
JARED THE CONJUROR and his amazing escape artistry!
The sexy cabaret stylings of JENNA ESPOSITO.
Musical comedians THE PARODIVAS put a twist on your Top 40 faves.
BRIAN BALTHAZAR from The Today Show and NBC's Olympic Coverage.
JENNY RUBIN from Here! TV.
BROOKE VAN POPPELEN from Chicago!
Lineup for October 2nd at 9:30 PM:*
Comedian MICHELLE BUTEAU from Comedy Central headlines.
Musical comedy team BOOTH & PAT perform a high energy medley of just about every song on the radio!
Rock legend KEITH RICHARDS appears along side VENTRILOQUIST CARLA RHODES!
The sexy cabaret stylings of JENNA ESPOSITO.
SUSAN PREKEL from Comedy Central.
CLAUDIA COGAN from MTV.
JAFFE COHEN from the original Funny Gay Males.
*Lineups are subject to change without notice.
About Danny Leary:
Danny Leary is one of America's rising comedians and can be seen most weekdays on national television as a regular commentator on MTV's FNMTV. This fall, Danny Leary's stand-up will be featured live in performance on Here! TV's Hot Gay Comics. He has appeared on the CW-11 Morning News, on the nationally syndicated Joey Reynolds Radio Show and Here! TV's Busted. His comedy delights audiences across the country on the national 5 Funny Fags tour and in New York at major comedy venues including Comix, Gotham, Caroline's and Broadway Comedy Club. http://www.dannyleary.com
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song on Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm at The Duplex.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song on Wednesday, June 25th at 7pm at The Duplex.
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC), this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary, presents some of its top up-and-coming talent in NEW FACE SHOWCASE, an evening of comedy and song - the second showcase of its kind produced by MAC, on Friday, March 28th at 6:30pm at Don't Tell Mama.
Hector Coris and Alan Cancelino give the ailing form of 'topical musical revue' a shot in the arm with their new show 'What's the Point?!', playing Monday nights at The Reprise Room.
Opening Doors Theatre Company presents the 50th anniversary presentation of 1957's Whoop-Up - the third production in their acclaimed 'Closing Notice' Series - on Tuesday, July 10th through Thursday, July 12th, 2007.
Broadway Bullet sat down with the creator and star of Around the World in a Bad Mood, Rene Foss, as well as another of the show's performers, Hector Coris, to discuss Around the World's run at Rose's Turn, as well as its national tour. Rene gave us a look inside the life of a flight attendant, from oblivious fliers, to the Mile High Club.
And The World Goes 'Round: The Songs of Kander & Ebb, will close St. Bart's Playhouse's 79th Season, running Thursday through Friday at 8PM, with matinees Saturday at 2PM and Sunday at 3PM, through April 29.
Kaitlin Hopkins, Carey Anderson, Todd Buonopane, Jesse Nager, Whitney Bashor, and Marcus Paul James be among the performers starring in 'Unsung 2006: Sex, Love and Lies,' a benefit concert for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS that will take place on Monday, October 16th, at 8pm at the Lucille Lortel Theater
Kaitlin Hopkins, Todd Buonopane and more will be featured in the benefit concert 'Unsung: A Night of Original Song By New and Established Composers 2006: Sex, Love and Lies'
