Gavin Creel, IF IT ONLY EVEN RUNS A MINUTE and More Set for Joe's Pub in March & April
By: Kelsey Denette Feb. 28, 2012
Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events. For more information, follow the links below, or go to www.joespub.com.
A SHOW DESIGNED TO HELP YOU HOOK UP
March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 11:30pm
$25 Singles / $30 Voyeurs
Hot on the heels of a sold out Valentine’s Day performance Roslyn Hart’s hilarious hit comedy “Never Sleep Alone” brings her unforgettable alter ego, Dr. Alex Schiller, to Joe’s Pub every Friday Night in March. Part singles event, part theater, part improvisational act, and part comedy – Roslyn brings to life a laugh-out-loud socially interactive night of sexual psychology. In 2010, Roslyn Hart was named one of the Top Ten Live Performers by Time Out New York and was recently a guest star on HBO’s comedy Bored to Death. In recent months, Never Sleep Alone has been featured in publications such the New York Times, New York Post, Time Out New York, New York Magazine, The Village Voice, NEXT Magazine, Bloomberg, and Brooklyn Rail.
March 4, 11, 18, & 25 at 9:30pm
$25
Described in The New Yorker as "The greatest cabaret artist of (v's) generation" by Hilton Als, Mx Justin Vivian Bond is also a writer, painter and Tony nominated performance artist. Mx Bond's novella-length memoir, Tango; My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels is now available from The Feminist Press and v's debut CD Dendrophile was self-released by Whimsy Music. From Oct 30- Dec 15th, 2011 Justin Vivian's first solo art exhibition The Fall of the House of Whimsy will be presented at Participant Inc. in New York City. Mx Bond was nominated for a Tony Award for Kiki and Herb Alive On Broadway in 2007. Other notable endeavors include touring with avant-garde performance troupe The Big Art Group and appearing in the John Cameron Mitchell film “Shortbus”.
BENJAMIN WALKER’S FIND THE FUNNY
March 6 at 9:30pm
April 3 at 9:30pm
$10
Benjamin Walker, the critically acclaimed star of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson and the upcoming 20th Century Fox Film, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter presents and performs in Find The Funny – which he created and hosts. An event dedicated to providing performance opportunities to new and innovative comics, writers, musicians, and performers, Find The Funny is a monthly show that began downtown and has moved from venue to venue as it expanded and matured. Find The Funny is presented by BenRo Service and Inspire Entertainment.
BRIDGET EVERETT & THE TENDER MOMENTS
March 9 at 9:00pm
$20
Bridget Everett has been dubbed “Wynona Judd meets Melissa Etheridge, via the local bar floozy, on a rocket ship out of Twin Peaks” by The Village Voice’s Michael Musto. Having grown up in Manhattan, Kansas, Bridget received her degree in vocal performance at Arizona State University. Soon after, she promptly abandoned it all to move to New York, sing karaoke and work as a waitress. Bridget has most recently been collaborating with Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb) and Michael Patrick King (“Sex and the City”) on At Least It’s Pink. At Least Its Pink has played at Ars Nova, Joe’s Pub, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival and the Aspen United States Comedy Arts Festival. Bridget played Lynn Chenney in Taylor Mac’s Red Tide Blooming at p.s. 122. She is the cohost of Automatic Vaudeville at Ars Nova, has performed on the Murray Hill show at Mo Pitkins, sung with the Isotoners, with Jim Andralis and Larry Krone, and plays R Kelly’s sister in the show Neal Medlyn plus Kenny Mellman Equals R Kelly. You can also catch her wearing gold lame in Times Square along side the Varisty Interpretive Dance Squad in Moby’s latest music video “New York, New York.”
March 12 at 10:00pm
$12
Tonight, we’re here to let New York City in on Chicago’s best secret: the unmistakable charm of composer Alan Schmuckler’s infectious melodies and sophisticated lyricism. Join Jessie Mueller (On a Clear Day You Can See Forever) and some of Broadway’s brightest as Alan hosts an evening at Joe’s Pub of selections from his musical theater work and performs some of his more personal, singer/songwriter pieces. “I Miss the City” is sure to be an engaging introduction to one of the most exciting and insightful young artists in the country. Say you were there for his New York debut. Produced by Magic Futurebox and Jo Lampert.
March 17 at 9:30pm
April 12 at 9:30pm
$20 Advance / $25 Door
Though it is rumored that she is the product of a night of unrestrained indulgence between Peggy Lee, Mel Brooks, Nina Simone, Dean Martin and Janis Joplin the truth is Lady Rizo was raised by theatrical gypsies with the highest show business ethics. When she almost looked of age she rebelled against the comforting, unscrubbed, rustic life and set out for a world of harsh metropolitan sophisticates.The 'Cabaret Superstar' (New York Magazine) exploded on to the New York stage with a powerful voice and stage charisma that has made audiences take note. As a chanteuse and comedienne revives the cabaret genre by creating vintage arrangements of pop songs from the 80s, 90s and today. Lady Rizo (nee Amelia Zirin-Brown) co-created the cult caburlesque spectacular Lady Rizo and the Assettes in 2005. In January 2010 she won her first Grammy on a duet with acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. She also sings and records with multi-platinum recording artist Moby and was nominated for an MVPA for the choreography the video for the single New York, New York featuring Debbie Harry. A proud recipient of the New York Foundation for the Arts fellowship last year, she has performed her sold out show monthly at Joe's Pub for coming on two years and was just commissioned for the New York Voices Series in 2011.
March 19 at 7:00pm - $20
March 19 at 9:30pm - $30 (Includes After Party)
Gavin Creel proudly steps back onto the Joe's Pub Stage to celebrate the debut of his brand new album, “Get Out.” Marking his third independent release and first ever collaboration with songwriter and producer, Ben Cullum. Creel says, "I set out to make a record that was epic, loud and full of jams that'll blast us into the summer." Gavin Creel is a singer, songwriter, actor and advocate. His Broadway performing credits include 'Claude' in the recent revival of Hair (Tony nomination), 'Jimmy' in Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony nomination), and 'Jean-Michel' in La Cage aux Folles. Other theatre credits unclude the West End productions of Hair and Mary Poppins, the world premieres of Prometheus Bound (A.R.T.) and Stephen Sondheim & John Weidman's Bounce (Dir. Hal Prince).
March 23 at 9:30pm
$20
Starsky + Cox are on this big blue marble to reveal the secret power and glory of that glittery circle in the sky we call The Zodiac. Cosmic jokesters, rocking the music of the spheres, they'll guide you around the astral wheel, unlocking its dozen houses, the doors to your sextra-sensory perceptions. 'Psychics to the Stars' (Vanity Fair), cosmic cabaret artists and authors of the cult book sensation Sextrology, Stella Starsky + Quinn Cox return to Joe's Pub for the first of four 2012 shows pinioned to the equinoxes and solstices, cosmically the best times for spiritual awakening and schtuping. Serving celestial realness, Starsky + Cox uncross your stars and your legs, predicting and plotting the course of the Spring season, divinely guiding you to shake your ya-yas out with an eye on achieving a lil' enlightenment. Expect to be read, astrologically and otherwise: Starsky + Cox whip out your deep dark secrets and slap your pretty, searching face with them. You like that don't you? There will be laughter and song, revelation and sexual liberation as Starsky + Cox get you really high and help hook you up. With special Taurus guest star Justin Vivian Bond.
FEATURING MEG BUSSERT, LINDSAY NICOLE CHAMBERS, CADY HUFFMAN, EDDIE KORBICH, COREY MACH & MORE
$15
If It Only Even Runs A Minute 9 is the ninth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds. If It Only Even Runs A Minute is Created and Produced by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Kevin Michael Murphy. Musical director is Caleb Hoyer. The concert will feature songs from and stories about Bring Back Birdie, The Capeman, Cry Baby, Do Re Mi, Dracula, I Sing!, Lady in the Dark, Road Show, Urban Cowboy, Whistle Down The Wind, and more.
The 7pm concert will feature the talents of Meg Bussert, Lindsay Nicole Chambers, Cady Huffman, Eddie Korbich, Corey Mach, Richard Maltby, Jr., Anne L. Nathan, Ryah Nixon, Hayley Podschun, Nic Rouleau, David Shire, Betsy Wolfe and Brandon Uranowitz. Audience members can expect to hear songs from and stories about Big Deal, Coco, Do I Hear A Waltz, Elegies: A Song Cycle, How Do You Do I Love You, Lolita My Love, Musical Chairs, Seussical and Michael John LaChiusa’s The Wild Party.
$15
If It Only Even Runs A Minute 9 is the ninth edition of this series of rare songs, behind-the-scenes tales, and inspiring photos from Broadway musicals that may not have been fully appreciated the first time around. The show features performances and stories from original cast members and writers of several of the featured shows. This is an essential concert for musical theatre nerds. If It Only Even Runs A Minute is Created and Produced by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and Kevin Michael Murphy. Musical director is Caleb Hoyer. The concert will feature songs from and stories about Bring Back Birdie, The Capeman, Cry Baby, Do Re Mi, Dracula, I Sing!, Lady in the Dark, Road Show, Urban Cowboy, Whistle Down The Wind, and more.
The 9:30pm concert will feature the talents of Jerry Dixon, Tripp Fountain, Charles A. Franklin, Dee Hoty, Caleb Hoyer,Telly Leung, Julia Murney, Ryan Scott Oliver, Lexi Rabadi, Steve Rosen, Elena Shaddow, Kate Shindle and Sally Wilfert. Audience members can expect to hear songs from and stories about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Amen Corner, Ballroom, The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public, Celebration, Children of Eden, Closer Than Ever, Five Guys Named Moe, Kelly, King David, Lennon and The Times.
March 27 at 9:30pm
$18
Award-winning composer Drew Gasparini makes his return to Joe's Pub on Tuesday, March 27th at 9:30pm. This concert will be Drew's third time at the pub after two sold-out shows, and will be another collaboration with director Stephen Agosto. Showcasing the talent of both Broadway and TV stars, the concert will feature brand-new material from Drew's show Circles, and his upcoming serial killer musical, Make Me Bad. True to form, Drew has some tricks up his sleeve: a rockin' band, special guests, face-melting singers, and one hell of team.Those special guests include Beth Leavel (Tony winner for the Drowsy Chaperone), Michael Buchanan(Addams Family), Andrew Kober (HAIR), Emma Hunton (Spring Awakening, RENT), Nadia Quinn (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), F. Michael Haynie (Carrie), Lindsay Mendez (Godspell), Emily Kay Shrader, and Kasie Gasparini. If you saw one of Drew's last two shows, just know this.... you ain't seen NOTHING yet! Produced by Katie Riegel (jokr productions) and John Johnson.
STARRING BRIDGET EVERETT, KENNY MELLMAN, & NEAL MEDLYN
February 29 at 9:30pm
March 28 at 9:30pm
April 25 at 9:30pm
May 30 at 9:30pm
$20
Our Hit Parade is a live top-ten countdown show created by Tony nominee and Obie winner Kenny Mellman (Kiki & Herb), carnal chanteuse Bridget Everett (At Least It's Pink at Ars Nova), pop song opera impresario Neal Medlyn (Neal Medlyn's Unpronounceable Symbol at P.S. 122), producer and MTV cameraman Brendan Kennedy, and writers Ada Calhoun and Peter Schjeldahl. The show is inspired by the musical sketch series Your Hit Parade that ran on radio and then television from 1935 to 1959. On that show, cast members performed the week's most popular songs as comically literal skits. In this show, the hosts and special guest stars from the local performance scene present their renditions of current popular hits live on stage! Rotating guests include Billy Eichner, Molly Pope, Lady Rizo, Randy Harrison, Jenn Harris, Murray Hill, Sherry Vine, Corn Mo, The Wau Wau Sisters, and many more.
THE WHO’S “TOMMY” BURLESQUE TRIBUTE
April 6 at 11:30pm
$15
Anita Cookie and Clams Casino, two of NYC's rockingest burlesque stars who have brought you racy tributes to such legendary pop culture milestones as Elvis Costello, Studio 54 and The Big Lebowski kick off Easter weekend at Joe's Pub with their trippiest freak out yet! The Who's Tommy: A Burlesque Tribute is an over the top rendition of the legendary rock opera. Clams & Anita will be joined by an all-star cast of NYC's hottest burlesque and modern vaudeville stars including the Burlesque's Golden Throat, Broadway Brassy; Queen of Burlesque Fusion, The Maine Attraction; Burlesque Under the Influence, The Sticky Situation; Psychedelic Guitar Diva, Viva DeConcini and your host, Burlesque Pioneer and the Original Mr. Exotic World, Tigger! and many more. See me. Peel Me. A bombastic evening of Acid Queens, Baked Beans and Messianic Pinball Wizards that you could expect only from The Who and The Sticky Situation.
April 16 at 7:00pm
$20
Taylor Mac and band are working on a 24-hour concert called "The History of Popular Music" to be performed in the spring of 2013, which will consist of over three hundred songs from the last twenty- four decades. He's using Joe's Pub gigs to learn and perform some of the material for the first time (he premiered the 1970's, 1930's and 1880's in Oct/Nov). For this performance he'll be singing songs from the 1940's. He is a playwright, actor, singer-songwriter, and sometime director and producer. Time Out New York has called him, “One of the most exciting theater artists of our time” and American Theater Magazine says, “Mac is one of this country’s most heroic and disarmingly funny playwrights.”
April 17 at 7:00pm
$25
Melissa Errico returns again, after a sellout night the last time she appeared, here, at Joe's Pub. It's no accident that this appearance is walking distance from where she lives, which will allow her to get home at a reasonable hour and still say "goodnight" to her kids. Melissa will share with you what she's been up to and how she manages (or doesn't manage) all the things going on in her life these days as a self-described "Desperate Housewife" of her own design. The special one-night-only event is sure to be an amazing evening with a lot of great music. Come to Joe's Pub and catch up with Melissa Errico.
THE BREITHAUPT BROTHERS SONGBOOK
SPECIAL GUESTS CHRISTIAN CAMPBELL, KEVIN EARLEY, ANNIE GOLDEN, AMERICA OLIVO, TYLEY ROSS & MORE
April 17 at 7:00pm
$25
Don and Jeff Breithaupt, the award-winning composer and lyricist (respectively) that comprise the Breithaupt Brothers, bring their Songbook Revue back to Joe's Pub for another all-star evening, featuring a bumper crop of new songs and favorites, a sparkling house band, and a line-up of performers that includes: Christian Campbell (Reefer Madness: The Musical, HBO's Big Love); Kevin Earley (Death Takes a Holiday); Annie Golden (Assasins, The Full Monty, Hair: The Film); America Olivo (Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark); Tyley Ross (East Village Opera Company, The Who's Tommy); singer-songwriters Jamie Leonhart (The Truth About Suffering) and Greg Naughton (The Sweet Remains); jazz sensations Carolyn Leonhart (Steely Dan, New8thDay) and Sachal Vasandani (Hi-Fly, We Move, Eyes Wide Open); and the irrespressible actress and cabaret spitfire, Shelley McPherson (Beneath the Hush, A Whisper).
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