The Duplex News

John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed New York monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil to The London Fringe Festival. Called 'One of the bravest men in show business' by Jeff Goodman of Time Warner Cable's 'Two On The Aisle' and 'an incredibly engaging and versatile performer' by Duncan Pflaster of Broadway World, Brader returns to The London Fringe, June 17-27, 2010. As part of their Fringe run, JMTC will present a Benefit Show for Women's Community House on Friday, June 25 at 8.15pm. All proceeds from that show will go to WCH.

In 'Viva la Evolución!' (www.vivalaevoluciontheshow.com), the comic actress Diana Yanez, a first-generation Cuban-American, takes us on her journey from Castro to Disco in a one-woman comedy of growing up Cuban and queer in Miami.

On Monday, July 26th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the music of Joel Waggoner, Laurence O'Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde), Ryan Scott Oliver (Mrs. Sharp), Gaby Alter (Band Geeks), Joy Son, Julian Fleisher, and Kirsten Guenther.

Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, will present the New York premiere of See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander; book and lyrics by Adam Mathias; directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III (two-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Outstanding Director for TG's The Audience and The Boys in the Band), beginning Saturday, July 17, and opening Sunday, July 25, at 7pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre presents An Evening of Jenny Giering followed by a NEXT Networking Event at the Duplex

Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, will present the New York premiere of See Rock City & Other Destinations, music by Brad Alexander; book and lyrics by Adam Mathias; directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III (two-time Drama Desk Award nominee for Outstanding Director for TG's The Audience and The Boys in the Band), beginning Saturday, July 17, and opening Sunday, July 25, at 7pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

John Montgomery Theatre Company (JMTC) is proud to present acclaimed New York monologist Bob Brader's Spitting In The Face Of The Devil to The London Fringe Festival. Called 'One of the bravest men in show business' by Jeff Goodman of Time Warner Cable's 'Two On The Aisle' and 'an incredibly engaging and versatile performer' by Duncan Pflaster of Broadway World, Brader returns to The London Fringe, June 17-27, 2010. As part of their Fringe run, JMTC will present a Benefit Show for Women's Community House on Friday, June 25 at 8.15pm. All proceeds from that show will go to WCH.

Following the successes of Love Exposed in both London (Pizza on the Park) and New York (Don't Tell Mama), Harold Sanditen returns with Thoughts ‘Round Midnight, a brand new show of songs, exploring the those innermost thoughts we all can fall into late at night - loneliness, gratitude, jealousy, joy, love, fantasies, lost opportunities, and even revenge.

NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre presents An Evening of Barbara Anselmi, followed by a NEXT Networking Event at the Duplex with Barbara Anselmi.

Razors Edge Productions presents PRINCES OF DARKNESS. The show is WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY BILL CONNINGTON and DIRECTED & CHEROGRAPHED BY RACHEL KLEIN AS PART OF THE THE DREAM UP FESTIVAL AUGUST 8-14 @ THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY

The Fugitive Kind (Michael Page, Artistic Director, Laura Caufield & Susan Molloy, Producers), in association with the Barrow Street Theatre, Burton T. Frey Jr., and Heather Levine, will present a new solo show, Gay Blues, by Matthew Cleaver for three performances only: July 2nd & 3rd at 10:00 p.m. and July 5th at 7:30 p.m. at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street)

NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre presents An Evening of Barbara Anselmi, followed by a NEXT Networking Event at the Duplex with Barbara Anselmi.

Wesley Taylor (The Addams Family, Rock Of Ages), Alex Brightman (Wicked), and Celina Carvajal (Tarzan) will join pit orchestra musicians to rock on their day off under the musical direction of Will Van Dyke, presented by Thomas Honeck and Lisa Moss

On Monday, June 28th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature new work by Charlie Sohne (Tina Girlstar, Speargrove Presents) and a presentation of the new musical I Married Wyatt Earp, book by Sheilah Rae (Funny You Don't Look Like A Grandmother, Speargrove Presents) & Thomas Edward West (Enchanted Cottage), music by Michele Brourman (Working, Speargrove Presents), lyrics by Sheilah Rae.

On Monday, June 28th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature new work by Charlie Sohne (Tina Girlstar, Speargrove Presents) and a presentation of the new musical I Married Wyatt Earp, book by Sheilah Rae (Funny You Don't Look Like A Grandmother, Speargrove Presents) & Thomas Edward West (Enchanted Cottage), music by Michele Brourman (Working, Speargrove Presents), lyrics by Sheilah Rae.

Wesley Taylor (The Addams Family, Rock Of Ages), Alex Brightman (Wicked), and Celina Carvajal (Tarzan) will join pit orchestra musicians to rock on their day off under the musical direction of Will Van Dyke, presented by Thomas Honeck and Lisa Moss.

Rockin' Off Mondays presents 'The Songs of Elton John' tonight, June 28 at 9:30 PM at The Duplex. The evening will feature the talents of Wesley Taylor (The Addams Family, Rock of Ages), Alex Brightman (Wicked), Celina Carvajal (Tarzan), Michael Buchanan (Cry-Baby) and Preston Sadleir.

Marin Theatre Company has announced an extension of their revival of Woody Guthrie's American Song. The show now plays in Marin Theatre Company's Boyer Theatre through June 27, 2010. Conceived, adapted and directed by Peter Glazer, this musical has been pleasing audiences since its premiere in 1988. It won the Bay Area Critics Circle Award for best musical in its co-production at Berkeley Rep and San Jose Repertory Theatre in 1992.

Marin Theatre Company announced today that due to extraordinary ticket demand it will extend Woody Guthrie's American Song by one week. Bay Area audiences now have the chance to enjoy this stirring musical through June 27.