Photo Coverage: Jamie DeRoy and Friends at Birdland Jazz Club
Last night an audience of friends gathered in Birdland to enjoy an evening with everyones favorite friend… Jamie deRoy. Jamie presented a group of her Broadway celebrity friends to schmooze and perform at what always turns out to be an exciting evening of world class entertainment.
Comedians Bring The Laughter To Carolines On Broadway In February
Carolines on Broadway, New York City's premier comedy venue, presents its talented line-up for the month of February, highlighted by headliners Nick Thune, as seen on NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, February 1 and 2; Heather McDonald, host of the 'Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald' podcast, February 7 - 9; The New York Kings -- Capone, James 'Talent' Harris, Rob Stapleton and Mark Viera -- Presidents Day Weekend, February 15 - 17; Sugar Sammy, from his HBO Canada special 'Sugar Sammy: Direct from Montreal,' February 21 - 23; andKevin Nealon, from CBS' Man with a Plan, February 28 - March 2.
Photo Coverage: Friars Club Celebrates Stand-Up Comdeian Adrianne Tolsch
Adrianne Tolsch, the first female House MC at the legendary Catch a Rising Star was remembered at the Friars Club last night and you can only imagine what happens when comics commemorate one of their own in the confines of the Milton Berle Room's husband, former Letterman writer Bill Sheft hosted the evening which featured some of his wife's favorite comics… Maureen Langan, Brian Cichocki, Rose Bennett, Jeff Stison, Cory Kahaney, Patty Rosborough, and Judy Gold.
Photo Coverage: Inside Comedy Night At The Friars Club
Luckily the Sunshine Comedy Show at the Friars starts after the main course in The Frank Sinatra dining Room. Comics are an impediment for the healthy digestion of a meal. I don't think that there has ever been a person that has been in the Friars club who has not shared a laugh or left the Monastery not smiling. That in itself is a huge accomplishment, but the Friars do so much more than entertain themselves and enjoy their camaraderie. The Friar's Club Sunshine Committee (Tom DeBow chairman) is to the Friars what Ronald McDonald House is to McDonald's-they bring a ray of sunshine to those who need it most!
Photo Coverage: April Fools Becomes SHIP OF FOOLS Comedy Night at the FRIARS
The comics given the job of making the Friars laugh last night were not fooling around and the club rocked with laughter. The stand up comedy of MC Dave Konig, George Vanarthos, Michelle Tod, Nancy Lombardo, Michele Balan, Maria Schultz, Ross Bennett and producer Cory Kahaney were well received by members who have been well trained in the art of laughing by fellow Friars. Ross Bennett, recently a smash on David Letterman was especially effective. The intimate setting of the club's Milton Berle Room has been the scene of many fun filled evenings, and numerous comics have launched their careers in the mahogany walled space.
Photo Coverage: Inside COMEDY FOR SUNSHINE at the Friars Club
For over twenty-five years the Sunshine Committee (which is funded through an annual holiday raffle held at the Monastery) has been providing entertainment, companionship and tons of love to senior citizens and children's centers in the New York area. Whether they are sending singers, musicians, comedians or performance artists to brighten up the residents of nursing homes; or providing clowns, magicians and entertainment for disadvantaged children in group homes, the Sunshine Committee is dedicated to enhancing each and every life they touch.
Marilyn Maye, Adam Pascal, Caissie Levy and More Set for 54 Below, Now thru 3/10
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launches its new series of late night events this March. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher will be the "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more, including Telly Award winner Jamie DeRoy & Friends, Broadway star Chester Gregory, singing sensation Marilyn Maye, Late Night at 54 Below, Tony nominee Adam Pascale, actor/screenwriter/playwright Charles Busch, Broadway's Caissie Levy, Walking the Line - Music of Johnny Cash.
JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Presents An Evening at 54 BELOW Tonight
Join celebrated cabaret performer Jamie deRoy when she hosts an evening of her Multi MAC Award-Winning Variety Show, Jamie deRoy & friends, tonight, March 4th (7PM) at Manhattan's newest Broadway nightclub, 'Broadway's living room,' 54 BELOW (254 West 54th Street btw. 7th & 8th Avenues).