Season 2, Episode 5: Behind every summer is a community that keeps Fire Island alive. This episode explores the history of the beloved Pines Pantry through the eyes of its iconic Pantry Girls, alongside the volunteer firefighters of The Pines and Cherry Grove who protect the island from fires, hurricanes, beach erosion, and an uncertain future.
Photos: Broadway Beauty Pageant
By: Kerry Long
On April 28th the Second Annual Broadway Beauty Pageant (formerly titled Mr. Broadway) was held at New World Stages. The winner was Marty Thomas (Mr. Xanadu).
Anthony Rapp hosted with guest judges Seth Rudetsky, Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell. Contestants included Tommy Berklund (Mr. A Chorus Line), Austin Eyer (Mr. Curtains), Joe Komara (Mr. Grease), Daniel Robinson (Mr. Hairspray) and Marty Thomas (Mr. Xanadu), with special guest Michael Riedel to crown the winner. Creative Team: Jeffery Self (writer/producer), Ryan J. Davis (director/producer), Carl Siciliano (Ali Forney executive director), Wil Fisher (Ali Forney Center). Also, on hand was last years winner Frankie Grande.The evening featured male cast members representing their respective Broadway shows. Contestants competed for the title crown through talent, interview and swimsuit competitions. Each of the contestants went head to head in front of a panel of celebrity judges, but ultimately, the final vote was in the hands of the audience.
The cast
The cast and creative team
The Pageant Contestants
The Pageant Contestants
The Pageant Contestants
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Tommy Berklund
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Daniel Robinson
Joe Komara
Joe Komara
Joe Komara
Joe Komara
Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell
Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell
Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell
Hunter Bell and Susan Blackwell
Seth Rudetsky, Hunter Bell, and Susan Blackwell
Marty Thomas and Frankie Grande
Michael Riedel and Marty Thomas
Michael Riedel and Marty Thomas
Frankie Grande and Marty Thomas
The Pageant Contestants with the Judges
The Pageant Contestants with last years winner Frankie Grande
The Pageant Contestants
All Photos by Kerry Long.
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