Murray Hill News

Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm

In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.

On the cusp of its 2nd anniversary the cast of NYC's hottest running burlesque revue, THIS IS BURLESQUE, created by and co-starring ANGIE PONTANI and MURRAY HILL, will be packing up their tail feathers for their final performance at CORIO on Saturday, August 1st. After countless sold out shows, an A-List cast, glowing reviews and a multitude of celebrity fans and guest stars, including DAVE ATTELL and CATHERINE D'LISH. THIS IS BURLESQUE has undoubtedly become NYC's go to burlesque show.

OUR HIT PARADE STARRING BRIDGETT EVERETT, KENNY MELLMAN AND NEAL MEDLYN With guests Alan Cumming, Jenn Harris, Murray Hill and more!

Broadway stars and Brooklyn ballerinas read a classic play about financial collapse! Briana Carlson-Goodman of the cast of the Broadway revival of 'Hair' appears along with ballet dancer and Brooklyn resident Adele Wendt (making her professional theatre debut) in THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT. One Night Only, Monday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.

OUR HIT PARADE STARRING BRIDGETT EVERETT, KENNY MELLMAN AND NEAL MEDLYN With guests Alan Cumming, Jenn Harris, Murray Hill and more!

Broadway stars and Brooklyn ballerinas read a classic play about financial collapse! Briana Carlson-Goodman of the cast of the Broadway revival of 'Hair' appears along with ballet dancer and Brooklyn resident Adele Wendt (making her professional theatre debut) in THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT. One Night Only, Monday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m.

On the cusp of its 2nd anniversary the cast of NYC's hottest running burlesque revue, THIS IS BURLESQUE, created by and co-starring ANGIE PONTANI and MURRAY HILL, will be packing up their tail feathers for their final performance at CORIO on Saturday, August 1st. After countless sold out shows, an A-List cast, glowing reviews and a multitude of celebrity fans and guest stars, including DAVE ATTELL and CATHERINE D'LISH. THIS IS BURLESQUE has undoubtedly become NYC's go to burlesque show.

The world's longest running LGBTQ arts festival will take place from July 1 - August 1, 2009 at the new Dixon Place Theater on New York's historic Lower East Side at 161 Chrystie Street (between Rivington/Delancey). The 2009 HOT! Festival will draw from an international roster of artists who have become headliners in the underground performance world and will be presented on New York's newest theater by an organization that encourages and develops all new artists to challenge themselves and their audience.

On Sunday, May 17th, Mintyfresh Comedy presented the first annual 'Miss Fag Hag Pageant' as a benefit for the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk School. The show was a huge success and played to a packed house full of Broadway, television, radio and comedy stars.

Laughter, song, and dance rule the evening when Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore present their newest comedy, High School Reunion: The Musical at the Brookdale Community College Performing Arts Center in Lincroft. Weekend performance dates for the premiere engagement are May 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 at 8:00 p.m., and May 24 & 30 at 3:00 p.m. A special 8:00 p.m. performance on Thursday, May 28 will be followed by a Q&A session with the authors and cast. Parking Lot #2 is most convenient.

Kathy Fitzgerald from Broadway's '9 to 5', screen and Broadway's 'Producers' and Sirius OutQ radio host and The Daily Show alum, Frank DeCaro have been added to the line up for the Miss Fag Hag Pageant, a benefit for The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Home of The Harvey Milk School

The Colonists is a lyrical visual fantasy, in which audiences are invited to enter the alien world of the bee. Developed in Bangkok by Nick Jones and Raja Azar, co-creators of the hit show Jollyship the Whiz-Bang, and developed through a Children's Show Grant by the Jim Henson Foundation, The Colonists tells the story of a forest community, overrun by a strange insect force they can't understand. Using electricified puppets, small-scale pyrotechnics and the music of Shooby Taylor the Human Horn, among others, The Colonists is a rite of spring to delight children and adults alike.

OUR HIT PARADE is back Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30pm with Trapper Felides and the cast of Broadway's '13', Jenn Harris, Murray Hill, Larry Krone, Molly Pope, Varsity Interpretive Dance Squad, Adira Amram. OUR HIT PARADE Wednesday, May 20 at 9:30 PM.

The Brick Theater, Inc. and Terrible Baby Theater Co. present THE COLONISTS (A Puppet Show) Conceived by Nick Jones and Raja Azar Co-Created and Directed by Robin Frohardt Music Directed by Raja Azar

Comedian Jackie Hoffman ('Hairspray') and pop singer Nellie McKay (seen on Broadway in 'Threepenny Opera') to be among the performers at the second annual BIG GAY VARIETY SHOW hosted by the New York Civil Liberties Union Young Professionals at the exclusive burlesque club The Box, 189 Chrystie St., on Tuesday, March 3 with doors opening at 7 p.m.

The Colonists is a lyrical visual fantasy, in which audiences are invited to enter the alien world of the bee. Developed in Bangkok by Nick Jones and Raja Azar, co-creators of the hit show Jollyship the Whiz-Bang, and developed through a Children's Show Grant by the Jim Henson Foundation, The Colonists tells the story of a forest community, overrun by a strange insect force they can't understand. Using electricified puppets, small-scale pyrotechnics and the music of Shooby Taylor the Human Horn, among others, The Colonists is a rite of spring to delight children and adults alike.

Comedian Jackie Hoffman ('Hairspray') and pop singer Nellie McKay (seen on Broadway in 'Threepenny Opera') to be among the performers at the second annual BIG GAY VARIETY SHOW hosted by the New York Civil Liberties Union Young Professionals at the exclusive burlesque club The Box, 189 Chrystie St., on Tuesday, March 3 with doors opening at 7 p.m.

The 8th annual Murray Hill Oscar Party with Special Guests, Oscar Ballots, Trivia, Prizes, Awards and more! Sunday, February 22 at 7:00 PM (6:30 PM Doors) Don't have the money to fly to LA's Kodak Theater this year? Wasn't invited? Who cares - Live from New York, it's the 2008 Academy Awards hosted by MURRAY HILL! Celebrate the most glamorous night in Hollywood with Murray Hill 'the hardest working middle-aged man in show business' as he hosts his 8th Annual Oscar Party in NYC at Joe's Pub. Murray will be joined by special guests who will re-enact favorite scenes from this year's nominated films and liven up the evening when the boring tributes go on...and on...and on.... with special guest comedians...NEAL MEDLYN, DIANE O'DEBRA, KATE McKINNON, ERIN MARKEY, & special musical appearance from the cast of OUR HIT PARADE

The 8th annual Murray Hill Oscar Party with Special Guests, Oscar Ballots, Trivia, Prizes, Awards and more! Sunday, February 22 at 7:00 PM (6:30 PM Doors) Don't have the money to fly to LA's Kodak Theater this year? Wasn't invited? Who cares - Live from New York, it's the 2008 Academy Awards hosted by MURRAY HILL! Celebrate the most glamorous night in Hollywood with Murray Hill 'the hardest working middle-aged man in show business' as he hosts his 8th Annual Oscar Party in NYC at Joe's Pub. Murray will be joined by special guests who will re-enact favorite scenes from this year's nominated films and liven up the evening when the boring tributes go on...and on...and on.... with special guest comedians...NEAL MEDLYN, DIANE O'DEBRA, KATE McKINNON, ERIN MARKEY, & special musical appearance from the cast of OUR HIT PARADE