Brad Gardner News

XL NIGHTCLUB presents BROADWAY CALL with host Marti Gould Cummings.

The one-night-only concert Hello Gorgeous! A Salute to the Streisand Songbook, presented by Scott Nevins and Joe Lodato and benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will take place on Friday, October 12.

The award-winning North Shore Theatre (NSMT) is pleased to welcome Broadway star Dee Hoty to the cast of 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL. Due to a severe back injury (annular tear of the L5 disc), the previously announced Lucie Arnaz will be unable to play the role of Violet in 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL scheduled to open Tuesday, September 25, and play through Sunday, October 7. Press night is scheduled for September 26 at 7:30pm.

XL Nightclub presents Broadway Call with host Marti Gould Cummings every Monday night, beginning with a special showtune happy hour with DJ Tony Built beginning at 8 pm. At 9 pm, Cummings graces the stage with piano player Brad Gardner to perform a classic NYC Broadway themed cabaret night. Each week features a new guest artist from the Broadway stages. On Monday, August 27, famed comedian Randy Rainbow joins the lineup.

Marshall Pailet is a writer, composer, and director currently developing a new musical for the stage and screen with DreamWorks Theatricals/Animation.

Tonight, July 20th at 8pm a mixture of Broadway talent and nightlife personas will gather at Elmo is Chelsea to celebrate the 25th Year of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras. This annual triple birthday event will feature some of NYC's brightest talents celebrating these three young men. Elmo is located in Chelsea on 19th Street and 7th Avenue.

On July 20th at 8pm a mixture of Broadway talent and nightlife personas will gather at Elmo is Chelsea to celebrate the 25th Year of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras. This annual triple birthday event will feature some of NYC's brightest talents celebrating these three young men. Elmo is located in Chelsea on 19th Street and 7th Avenue.

Based on some factual material, "VATICAN FALLS" follows the life of one survivor who struggles with understanding how those closest to him could damage him the deepest.

Impetus Ensemble will add Lucia Grillo to the cast of this special presentation of an ambitious new play, Vatican Falls, written by Frank J. Avella (author of "Consent") and set against the backdrop of the Catholic sex abuse scandal.

Based on some factual material, "VATICAN FALLS" follows the life of one survivor who struggles with understanding how those closest to him could damage him the deepest.

NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre will present the songs of Becca Anderson and Brandon James Gwinn, Wednesday, February 29th at 9:30pm at The Duplex (61 Christopher St @ 7th Ave).

NEXT: Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre will present the songs of Becca Anderson and Brandon James Gwinn, Wednesday, February 29th at 9:30pm at The Duplex (61 Christopher St @ 7th Ave).

ALICE: A NEW MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Andrew Barbato and Lesley DeSantis, will be presented as part of the 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Performances will be July 20th ­­at 8:00pm, July 23rd at 8:30pm, July 24th at 1:30pm and July 30th at 11:00am, at the June Havoc Theatre (part of the Abingdon Theatre Complex at 312 W 36th St). Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.

The Time Out New York Lounge will present Broadway star Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) along with Kelly King, Marisela, Marissa Rosen (Big Gay Italian Wedding), and others in celebrating the birthdays of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras on Saturday July 11th (10:30 PM).