Bootsie Lefaris

Big Broadway Drag Brunch  With Marti Gould Cummings Returns To 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Big Broadway Drag Brunch will return to 54 Below. Hosted by OUT 100's Marti Gould Cummings with musical direction by the award-winning Brandon James Gwinn, the monthly drag brunch series is unlike any other currently happening in NYC.

Lee Roy Reams & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Lee roy Reams and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis & More to Perform at 54 Below in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

In January, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Derek Klena, Kerry Ellis, and many more! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Stars Hit the Red Carpet for Opening Night of DRAG: THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 22, 2024

Welcome to the fishtank! The stars came out to celebrate opening night of DRAG: The Musical, which is now running off-Broadway at New World Stages. Check out photos from the red carpet, which included special guests Amanda Lepore, Willam Belli, Marti Gould Cummings, Ben Vereen, Marla Mindelle, and more!

Linda Eder, Melba Moore, and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 12, 2024

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

DISTORTED DIZNEE Ends 12-Year Run at Laurie Beechman Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The long-running late night spectacle DISTORTED DIZNEE, which has been running for over 12 years, has announced its closing date. The final performance will be Friday, August 23 at 9:30pm at The Laurie Beechman Theater.

Lynne Taylor-Corbett, Karin Baker, and More Join Dancers Over 40's Legacy Awards
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2023

The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and holiday dinner will honor DO40 members Joe Ahumada, Jill Cook, Gene Foote, Jean Preece and Joanna Rush on Monday, December 4th, 2023, 6-9pm at Lips Restaurant, 227 East 56th Street, NYC.

The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards Set For December
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2023

The 15th Annual Dancers Over 40 Legacy Awards and holiday dinner will honor DO40 members Joe Ahumda, Jill Cook, Gene Foote, Jean Preece and Joanna Rush on Monday, December 4th, 2023, 6-9pm at Lips Restaurant.

Angela Birchett, Tina Burner, And Jared Reinfeldt To Lead Industry Reading Of FARMYARD FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023

A private industry reading of a new stage musical Farmyard Follies will be held May 15th. An original musical, the work features a score and book by Blake Allen (Insomnia; the shards of an honor code junkie) and Critic's Choice Award Winner, Christopher Seeber (aka Tina Burner from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13) and is inspired by an idea by three-time Canadian Screen Award Nominee Aimée Beaudoin (Caution: May Contain Nuts). Drama Desk-Nominee and Lortel Award Winner Tye Blue (Titaníque) is directing with Allen as musical director. 

Cult Hit DISTORTED DIZNEE Adds Special Weekday Performance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2022

The Laurie Beechman Theater continues its reign as The Happiest Place on Earth as DISTORTED DIZNEE continues its 10-year run with a special weekday summer performance on Thursday, August 18 at 9pm.

DISTORTED DIZNEE to Resume 8-year Run at the Laurie Beechman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2021

The Laurie Beechman Theater will continue its reign as The Happiest Place on Earth as DISTORTED DIZNEEreturns after its 8-year run began a pandemic-induced slumber in March 2020. Presented by Twizted Sisterz, this non-stop, high-energy, late-night cult hit parody of beloved pop culture princesses and villains resumes performances October 22, 2021.

BWW Review: The 3 Witches Of WITCH PERFECT & HOW THE BITCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Return To Club Cumming with A New Movie Parody, THE FIRST KNIVES CLUB
by Bobby Patrick - Feb 14, 2020

Is the show HILARIOUS? You bet your Channel suit it is. Are the ladies top-notch and in terrific voice? HELL YEAH, THEY ARE! Each and every line fluff, trip up and gaff onstage was grist for the ladies' comedy mill and each time something went awry or a joke didn't land, a fresh response (especially from Bootsie) saved the moment and brought on gales of laughter.

FIRST KNIVES CLUB is Heading to Club Cumming for Valentine's Day
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2020

After two hit productions Witch Perfect (GLAM Award, Best Cabaret) and How the B**** Stole Christmas, Tina Burner and Club Cumming are proud to present their newest collaboration, First Knives Club, just in time for Valentine's Day. Based upon the beloved, star-studded classic First Wives Club, this new cabaret has Tina Burner as Elise (Goldie Hawn), Tammy Spanx as Brenda (Bette Midler) and Bootsie Lefaris as Annie (Diane Keaton). Cumming, Tina Burner, Bootsie Lefaris, and Tammy Spanx return this Thursday and Friday, February 13 & 14th, with four performances of First Knives Club, based upon the cult classic First Wives Club.

Photo Flash: KRACKED KRISTMESS 2019 At The Laurie Beechman
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2019

Step aside Radio City Rockettes, the nut-crackers of Twizted Sisterz put their own bawdy spin on the most wonderful time of the year. Highlights of this demented holiday extravaganza include The 12 Drunks of Christmas, a twisted take on Let It Snow, I'm Dreaming of A White Trash Christmas, and much more. Last night featured Holly Dae, Bootsie LeFaris, Brenda Darling and Khizha Carr.

THE B**** STOLE CHRISTMAS Announced At Club Cumming
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2019

After receiving 5 out of 5 rainbows from BroadwayWorld Review for the sold out /standing room only run of WITCH PERFECT earlier this fall season, Miss Comedy Queen 2019, Tina Burner,  returns to Club Cumming with her all new cabaret show a?oeHow the Bitch Stole Christmas.a?? 

Matt Doyle and Grey Henson to Join Marti Gould Cummings for STAGE FRIGHT Presented by TodayTix
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2019

TodayTix Presents, the new live events series from TodayTix, announced today that Matt Doyle (THE BOOK OF MORMON, upcoming Broadway revival of COMPANY) and Grey Henson (Broadway's MEAN GIRLS) will join Marti Gould Cummings for a revamped STAGE FRIGHT on Monday, November 18th, at SLATE NYC (54 West 21st St.)

BWW Review: With WITCH PERFECT Club Cumming Shows Us Which Witch is Which for Halloween
by Bobby Patrick - Oct 26, 2019

Current reigning National Miss Comedy Queen, Tina Burner, in association with Club Cumming, present a one-of-a-kind musical take on everybody's favorite Halloween Classic: Hocus Pocus for 5 performances.

Photo Flash: Bated Breath Theatre Company Presents UNMAKING TOULOUSE-LAUTREC
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2019

BATED BREATH THEATRE COMPANY (Mara Lieberman, Exec. Artistic Director) in partnership with BROADWAY BUZZ (Bryan Campione) and BROADWAY CREW, the full-service boutique promotional company, hosted a special performance of the immersive theatre production,  “UNMAKING TOULOUSE-LAUTREC” on Monday, October 21 at Madame X (94. West Houston, SoHo).

WITCH PERFECT At Club Cumming Adds Two More Performances
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019

After the original dates of Witch Perfect sold-out in 24 hours, Club Cumming has added two more performances on Halloween Night at the legendary cabaret space.