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Photo Coverage: Another Opening, Another Show, Jamie deRoy & Friends Play the Birdland Theater

By: Oct. 15, 2018
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Birdland Theater, the new venue spawned from the legendary Birdland on 44th street had a "soft" opening this summer, followed by a bunch of celebrity openings in September. It had another entertainment first last night because Jamie deRoy brought her friends and her renowned Jamie deRoy & friends Variety show to this great new performance space. The evening had all the glamour and excitement of a Broadway opening night, the kind of evening Ms. deRoy can usually be found at.

As at all her shows, the audience was packed with Celebrities, Friars, Jamie's producer pals, and Actors Fund dignitaries. All were there to fraternize and enjoy an evening of music and comedy that entertains in the true tradition of show business.

Contrary to myth, although Jamie's show has been a platform for show biz luminaries for many years, George M. Cohan was not her first guest.....Steve Allen was an early performer during the show's 28 year history.

Last night's show featured performances by Broadway's: Allison Blackwell (Pretty Woman), Gretchen Cryer, Nancy Ford, (I'm Getting My Act Together & Taking it on The Road)) Donnie Kehr, (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) Joan Ryan (Ruthless) and Steven Scott, (Comedy Central). Barry Kleinbort directed and Ron Abel was music director with Richie Goods on bass.

As always this Jamie deRoy & friends show will benefit The Actors Fund: Jamie deRoy & friends Cabaret Initiative--an endeavor that assists those in the cabaret industry who have medical needs and concerns.

Article & Photos by: Stephen Sorokoff

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Jamie deRoy

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Jamie deRoy

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Jamie deRoy

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Nancy Ford, Ron Abel, Gretchen Cryer, Donnie Kehr, Jamie deRoy, Steven Scott, Joan Ryan, Richie Goods, Allison Blackwell, Barry Klienbort

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Jim Caruso

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Christina Rose, Eda Sorokoff, Riki Kane Larimer, Anka Palitz

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Lynne Lecher & Paula Kaminsky Davis

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Allison Blackwell

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Donnie Kehr

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Steven Scott

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Nancy Ford & Gretchen Cryer

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Gretchen Cryer & Jamie deRoy

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Joan Ryan

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Ron Abel, music director

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Gianni Valenti, Jamie deRoy, Stephen Sorokoff

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Jane Rothchild, Bill Boggs, Eda Sorokoff

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Freddie Booker, Valarie Christopher, Douglas Denoff, Sunny Sessa, Ron Abel, Riki Kane Larimer, Anthony Nunziata, Joan Ryan

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Ron Abel, Tricia Miller, Chuck Steffan

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Joan Ryan & Eda Sorokoff

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Terry Gruber & Jamie deRoy



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