Jamie DeRoy & friends, the 4-time MAC Award-winning variety show, will bring Strings Attached to
Birdland (315 West 44 Street) on Monday, September 12th at 7 PM to
benefit The New York City Police Foundation. The evening will be
presented by Jim Caruso in association with Theatermania.com, and is an official participant in the 2005 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF).
Performers scheduled to appear at the event include
Broadway's Ann Crumb (Aspects of Love) and Leenya Rideout (violin, guitar, mandolin),
comedian/ guitarist Demetri Martin, violinist Todd Sullivan, singer/
songwriter Randi Driscoll and Margaret Dorn of "The Accidentals". The
evening will also include a rare performance from David Buskin with his
former collaborator Robin Batteau (guitar, mandolin, violin, piano). Strings Attached
features direction by Barry Kleinbort and musical direction by Lanny
Meyers.
Jamie DeRoy & friends, which has been thrilling New York City
audiences for the past 15 years and serves as the basis for deRoy's
award-winning cable television show, spotlights a wide variety of
well-known entertainers and newcomers lighting up the cabaret, theater,
and comedy worlds," according to a press statement.
There is a $25 cover, and a $10 food/drink minimum. Tickets may be
purchased through the Birdland box office (212-581-3080) or online atwww.instantseats.com/birdland. Jim Caruso's Cast Party, the "Broadway open-mic extravaganza," will
follow each concert. A full dinner menu is available at Birdland until
1AM.