The Duplex News

Taking over Joe's Pub for the first time at 9:30PM on March 27th, 2011, musical theatre songwriter Joey Contreras celebrates the release of his internationally selling debut album, 'Love Me, Love Me Not' with an evening of energetic and emotionally charged music.

2010 MAC Award Nominee Joshua Warr is launching his new production company this year and is celebrating with a star-studded concert fundraising event with more than a few tricks in the bag. A dazzling assortment of the best and brightest talent from Broadway, Cabaret, Dance and Magic unite to celebrate the start-up of Art of Warr Productions.

24/6: A Jewish Theater Company and New York's first one dedicated to Sabbath-observant artists, will present A DOLL HOUSE, a radically new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's world-renowned play directed by Ibsen scholar Yoni Oppenheim. The production will play on March 16th at 7:30 pm, March 20th at 9:30 pm and March 23rd at 7:30 pm. at The Tank, 354 West 45th Street (between 8th and 9th). Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/9726 or by calling Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006. On the day of the show, tickets will be available for cash only at the door 30 minutes before the start time of the show.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called "a riotously funny and campy variety show" by Next Magazine, and 'a rollicking, wry affair complete with funny political commentary on current events' by Gay City News, will present their newest edition on Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 PM.

'NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre' presents 'The Music of Joey Contreras' followed by a NEXT Networking Event.

Broadway Sessions is thrilled to welcome Anthony Hollock, Phil Putnam, BJ Scahill, Brandon Rubendall and more on Thursday, March 3rd.

Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) is proud to present MUSICAL LEGENDS, a series of four unique, self-contained theatrical tributes, each celebrating the music and life of one of the following legends: Pearl Bailey, Kaye Ballard, Marlene Dietrich, and Nat 'King' Cole at Urban Stages (259 West 30th Street) from February 24 - March 13, 2011.

Comedian Paul Case offers up a night of kiss-and-tell with his new solo show, 'I Love and Hate You All' -- showcasing stories (and a song or two) of loves lost and the missteps made along the way.

International performing artist Marjorie Hayes will present the Southwest regional premiere of Taking Chances - A Cabaret with Marjorie Hayes as part of the Out of the Loop Fringe Festival March 3-6, 2011 at Addison Theatre Centre, 15650 Addison Road in Addison, Texas. This show features an eclectic mix of spirited and potent songs given heart by Hayes' earthy voice. Hayes rocks the house with working class story songs and joyous numbers from musical theater as well as pop hits by James Taylor, Elton John and Leonard Cohen

2010 MAC Award Nominee Joshua Warr is launching his new production company this year and is celebrating with a star-studded concert fundraising event with more than a few tricks in the bag. A dazzling assortment of the best and brightest talent from Broadway, Cabaret, Dance and Magic unite to celebrate the start-up of Art of Warr Productions.

Musical Comedy Premieres DELILAH DIX: SHOWIN' MY BUSINESS plays March 19 - 26 at Laurie Beechman Theater

Join Composer and producer, Scott Alan, for another night of 'Monday Nights, New Voices' February 28th, 2011 at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

You've seen her on Broadway. You've seen her light up the screen as Kristen Bell's costar in the largely unseen art film 'When In Rome.' You've seen her passed out in various gutters throughout New York City. Now, Natalie Joy Johnson conquers the filthiest gutter of them all - Joe's Pub. Under the micro-managing direction of has-beenthat-never-was, John Hill (her co-star in 'bare: a pop opera written in lowercase letters') Ms. Johnson is on a mission to corrupt you, touch you 'down there', melt your heart, and pretty much f**k you up.

The producers behind The Complete Performer announced on today that actor Michael McQuary will join the production for one-night only: Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10:00 pm; at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) in New York City.

Following the success of Harold Sanditen's cabaret show Thoughts ‘Round Midnight last autumn in both London and New York, he's reprising it in London and taking it to Chicago and New York, before returning to perform in the UK.

The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre, called 'a riotously funny and campy variety show' by Next Magazine, will present their latest edition on Thursday, February 10 at 9:30 PM. The acclaimed monthly comedy/variety show is a gay romp through politics - sexual and otherwise - social news, music, skits and other important life-changing information. February's special guests will be Summer & Eve, the folk-musical comedy band and Ben Cameron (Wicked, Aida). The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre returns to The Duplex on February 10, 2011 at 9:30 PM.

Direct from London, Harold Sanditen makes his Chicago debut at Davenport's for one night only, prior to returning to New York.

The producers behind The Complete Performer announced on today that actor Michael McQuary will join the production for one-night only: Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 10:00 pm; at the SoHo Playhouse (15 Vandam Street) in New York City.

You've seen her on Broadway. You've seen her light up the screen as Kristen Bell's costar in the largely unseen art film 'When In Rome.' You've seen her passed out in various gutters throughout New York City. Now, Natalie Joy Johnson conquers the filthiest gutter of them all - Joe's Pub. Under the micro-managing direction of has-beenthat-never-was, John Hill (her co-star in 'bare: a pop opera written in lowercase letters') Ms. Johnson is on a mission to corrupt you, touch you 'down there', melt your heart, and pretty much f**k you up.

Encore Theater Company is pleased to be the host theatre for the out-of-town tryout of the New York bound musical, HOT MESS IN MANHATTAN starring MAC Award Winning Cabaret Performer Cait Doyle.