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Playwright Jeff Witty Comes To Scad As Visiting Artist
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2010


JEFF WHITTY, best known for winning the 2004 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for 'Avenue Q,' will be a Visiting Artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design Jan. 30-Feb. 2.

Our Lady J Presents BOOB-AID! 12/16 At The Wild Project
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


OUR LADY J presents 'Boob-Aid! (All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Tits)' a benefit concert starring JAKE SHEARS, TAYLOR MAC, NATALIE JOY JOHNSON, MURRAY HILL, LADY RIZO, THE WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, NOVICE THEORY, BIANCA LEIGH, DANIEL ISENGART, GLENN MARLA and NADIA SIROTA, with a set of ten palindromic phrases (B-O-O-B) and variations composed especially for this evening by renowned composer NICO MUHLY!

Boob-Aid Auction Continues With Art, Accessories, And Voice Lessons
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


Today's auction items include a rare (nude, pre-surgery) portrait of Our Lady J by renowned photographer Matthu Placek, a voice lesson with vocal-coach-to-the-stars Barbara Maier, a Marc Jacobs bag, and a grab-bag of 20 Beauty Products by Lancome, MAC, Bulgari, Tom Ford and more!

Boob-Aid Auction Offers Autographed Dolly Parton Photograph & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 11, 2009


Boob-Aid auction items keep coming in! 3 more exciting donations from DOLLY PARTON, JUSTIN BOND & TIM HAILAND are now on Ebay.

Our Lady J Presents BOOB-AID! 12/16 At The Wild Project
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 2, 2009


OUR LADY J presents 'Boob-Aid! (All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Tits)' a benefit concert starring JAKE SHEARS, TAYLOR MAC, NATALIE JOY JOHNSON, MURRAY HILL, LADY RIZO, THE WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, NOVICE THEORY, BIANCA LEIGH, DANIEL ISENGART, GLENN MARLA and NADIA SIROTA, with a set of ten palindromic phrases (B-O-O-B) and variations composed especially for this evening by renowned composer NICO MUHLY!

Lauren Kennedy Set To Host The 10/26 Edition Of 'Monday Nights New Voices' At The Duplex
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2009


Broadway's Lauren Kennedy, most recently seen as Mary in Second Stages production of 'Vanities,' will host the October 26th Monday Nights, New Voices concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Lauren Kennedy Set To Host The 10/26 Edition Of 'Monday Nights New Voices' At The Duplex
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2009


Broadway's Lauren Kennedy, most recently seen as Mary in Second Stages production of 'Vanities,' will host the October 26th Monday Nights, New Voices concert at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Lea Delaria Hosts BYE GEORGE! AN END OF AN ERROR 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2009


BYE GEORGE! AN END OF AN ERROR is hosted by Lea Delaria, with very special guests: Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Comedienne Jessica Kirson (The Tonight Show), Justin Bond (Kiki & Herb) Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q), cast members of the upcoming Broadway hit Hair, and much much more! ONE NIGHT ONLY, Monday January 19 at 7:00 At JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street)

Lea Delaria Hosts BYE GEORGE! AN END OF AN ERROR 1/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009


BYE GEORGE! AN END OF AN ERROR is hosted by Lea Delaria, with very special guests: Michael Urie (Ugly Betty), Comedienne Jessica Kirson (The Tonight Show), Justin Bond (Kiki & Herb) Stephanie D'Abruzzo (Avenue Q), cast members of the upcoming Broadway hit Hair, and much much more! ONE NIGHT ONLY, Monday January 19 at 7:00 At JOE'S PUB (425 Lafayette Street)

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Concert Raises Over 1 Million Dollars For Charity
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 21, 2008


Last night Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album held at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater raised over $1,000,000 in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 20, 2008


Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Benefit Concert to Take Place 10/20
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 9, 2008


Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, a benefit concert celebrating the 35th Anniversary of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's legendary double album, will be performed one night only, Monday, October 20, at 8pm, at Broadway's New Amsterdam Theater (214 West 42nd Street). Goodbye Yellow Brick Road will benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Friends in Deed.

Photo Flash: Lance Horne Makes Upright Cabaret Debut with Ripley, Cumming, Thoms and More
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 24, 2008


Alan Cumming and Alice Ripley lead a star-studded cast for Lance Horne's L.A. Debut on Fri & Sat, Sept 19-20, 2008. Upright Cabaret presented OPEN ALL NIGHT: The Songs of Lance Horne starring Alice Ripley, Jennifer Leigh Warren and Tracie Thoms with Tom Lowe and Julie Garnye and special guest Alan Cumming featuring the composer at the piano.

Stew, HAIR, Krakowski and MORE to Perform at ' Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' Benefit
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008


On Monday, October 20, 2008, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), and Friends in Deed will present a special benefit event, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, exactly 35 years after the classic double album was released in the USA.

Cumming and Ripley Lead Cast that Includes Warren, Thoms and More for Horne's Upright Debut
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


Title: Alan Cumming and Alice Ripley lead star-studded cast for Lance Horne's L.A. Debut.

OUT Magazine Features '100 Greatest Gayest Albums'; RENT, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and HAIR ('68) Make it in the Original Cast or Soundtrack Division
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 4, 2008


Out.com is currently featuring a list of 'The 100 Greatest, Gayest Albums of All Time.' Surprisingly, the only theater albums to make the list were the Soundtracks to RENT, Rocky Horror Picture, and the Original Cast Recording of HAIR.

Peter Bartlett Joins Pittu In Atlantic's 'What's That Smell' Starting 9/2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

Peter Bartlett Joins Pittu In Atlantic's 'What's That Smell' Starting 9/2
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 18, 2008


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Managing Director) is proud to announce that Peter Bartlett (The New Century, The Drowsy Chaperone) will star opposite two-time Tony Award® nominee David Pittu (Is He Dead?, LoveMusik), in the world premiere production of WHAT'S THAT SMELL: THE MUSIC OF JACOB STERLING, featuring original music by Randy Redd.

The Zipper Factory Announces July Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008


The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.

Zipper Factory Announces June Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2008


The Zipper Factory announces its June line-up featuring some old favorites and some new shows.

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