Ray DeForest

Photos: Stars Arrive at the N'Kenge Foundation Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 24, 2024

The N'Kenge Foundation hosted its inaugural benefit gala on Friday, November 22, 2024, at The Cutting Room. Check out photos of the stars as they arrive below!

Doris Dear's 10th Anniversary Christmas Special Returns To The Triad Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

Celebrate the season with Doris Dear as she returns to The Triad Theater for her highly anticipated 10th Anniversary Christmas Special! The glittering holiday spectacular will take place on December 13th and 14th at 7 PM, bringing some of the best moments from the past ten years of festive magic back to the stage!

Interview: Meg Flather Revisits OUTBOUND PLANE at Don't Tell Mama
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 14, 2024

Meg Flather, director Lennie Watts and music director by Tracy Stark have collaborated on seven shows together, each of which has received accolades, award nominations. Five of the shows led to awards for Meg. The Brick Room Tour, revisiting these shows, continues June 23 with OUTBOUND PLANE at Don't Tell Mama. Read a conversation with Meg about the show.

Photos: Go Inside THE DORIS DEAR 10TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW At The Triad Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2024

The Doris Dear 10th Anniversary show at The Triad Theater on Wednesday, May 8th, was a jubilant celebration filled with love, joy, and nostalgia. See photos from the evening.

Photos: Doris Dear Returns Home To Staten Island For A Night Of Nostalgia At The St. George Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

Last Saturday night, the illustrious St. George Theatre welcomed the grand return of Doris Dear (Ray DeForest) , fondly known as 'America's Perfect Housewife,' to her hometown as part of the VG Lounge Cabaret Series. Check out photos!

Broadway Chat Series DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Season 4 Celebrates Silver W3 Award Win
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023

'Doris Dear’s Gurl Talk' Season 4 is celebrating winning the Silver W3 Award. The Broadway chat series, hosted by Doris Dear, takes viewers on a journey back to the golden era of entertainment with insightful interviews and retro cocktails.

Doris Dear Returns To Staten Island With DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK At The St. George Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2023

Doris Dear, the incomparable entertainer known for her unique blend of humor and heart, has announced her triumphant return to Staten Island with her hit show, 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk,' presented by DeForest Theatricals, at the iconic St. George Theatre. Learn more about the performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Photos: DORIS DEAR'S SLIGHTLY SONDHEIM Takes the Stage at The Triad Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

See photos from 'Doris Dear’s Slightly Sondheim' at The Triad Theatre.

Photos: Go Inside DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK: SLIGHTLY SONDHEIM at The Provincetown Cabaret Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023

The Provincetown Cabaret Festival concluded its recent edition, highlighting artists who celebrate the art of cabaret. Doris Dear, 'America's Perfect Housewife,' the character created and played by actor Ray DeForest, brought her new show, 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk: Slightly Sondheim' to the Cape. Check out photos here!

Doris Dear Will Premiere New Show 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk 'Slightly Sondheim'' At The Provincetown Cabaret Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2023

Doris Dear, acclaimed as 'America's Perfect Housewife' and a three-time Telly Award winner, is set to captivate audiences once again with her all-new show, 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk 'Slightly Sondheim.'' The highly anticipated performance will take place at The Crown and Anchor's Cabaret Room on Thursday, June 8th, at 7:30 pm.

Ali Ewoldt, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Donna Vivino & Stuart Zagnit to Star in WELCOME TO SAMMY'S at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present Broadway veterans Ali Ewoldt, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Donna Vivino and Stuart Zagnit in 'Welcome to Sammy's', a concert of the music of 'Sammy's Bowery Follies'.

Photos: First Look at Great Lakes Theater's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 30, 2023

Great Lakes Theater (GLT) closes out its 61st season with a jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, Ain't Misbehavin', performing in the company's intimate and audience-friendly home at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square running through May 21, 2023. Check out photos from the production here!

Manhattan Association of Cabaret Donates to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2023

The Manhattan Association of Cabaret's (MAC) announced a donation to the ACLU Drag Defense Fund at the MAC Awards held in New York City this past week.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 37th Annual MAC Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 5, 2023

Check out photos from the red carpet of the 37th annual MAC Awards!

Broadway's Sandy Duncan and Husband Don Correa Join DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK For A Bonus Episode
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023

Doris Dear has announced that this week's episode of 'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk' on Broadway on Demand will feature a special bonus round of questions with two Broadway and TV stars, Sandy Duncan and Don Correia.

Broadway Star Don Correia Joins DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023

Broadway fans are in for a treat this week as legendary Broadway star and dancer Don Correia is set to appear on “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” on the BroadwayOnDemand streaming network. The episode will be available for streaming starting this week.

Broadways Sandy Duncan Joins DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

'Doris Dear's Gurl Talk,' the popular talk show hosted by beloved media celebrity and LGBTQ+ advocate Doris Dear, has announced that TV, film, and Broadway star Sandy Duncan will be joining the show.

New Episode of DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK is on BroadwayonDemand
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2023

It's time for episode 5, “Love by a Nose” of season 4 of “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” on Broadway on Demand. You just never know who's going to drop by the Rumpus Room. This very special episode features the darling of the perfume world and one of the top “noses' in the industry… Rodrigo Flores Roux!

New Episode of DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK is On Broadway On Demand
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

It's time for episode 4 of season 4 of “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” on Broadway on Demand! This episode features accomplished actress Gabrielle Carteris. 

DORIS DEAR'S GURL TALK Bonus Episode Streaming Now On Broadway On Demand
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023

A 'bonus' episode of the streaming series “Doris Dear's Gurl Talk” is available now on Broadway On Demand with special guest Lolly Lardpop!