Photos: Cult-Hit CASHINO Returns To New York City And Birdland!
“CASHINO,” the long-running LA and NYC cult hit made it’s debut at Birdland for one night only on Monday, April 3. Susie Mosher (Hairspray and host of Birdland’s “The Lineup”) and recording artist John Boswell starred as Pepper Cole and Johnny Niagra in the special concert version of the critically acclaimed multimedia musical show. See photos from the event.
The Queens Project Returns for Season Two
The nerds of 'The Queens Project' are back! It Gets Funnier presents season two of The Queens Project, a fast-paced comedic web series set in Queens, New York about two gay roommates Ash (Ken Arpino) and Gabe (BJ Gruber) pursuing their dreams of becoming Broadway stars but stumbling along the way, to hilarious effect. With season one reaching over 1.6M views, The Queens Project is a certified viral hit.
THE QUEENS PROJECT Web Series Launches Indiegogo for Season Two
The nerds of 'The Queens Project' are back! After the success of season one, the It Gets Funnier team has reassembled and opened an Indiegogo campaign in order to make season two a reality. In the political climate America is currently facing, it is more important than ever to get the voice of the gay nerd heard, connected, and informed.
GRIND: THE MOVIE With Anthony Rapp Out Online Today
CHEMICALLY ALTERED and TELLY LEUNG PRODUCTIONS have announced the public premiere of their new musical short film GRIND: THE MOVIE starring Anthony Rapp (If/Then, Rent), Claire Coffee ('Grimm,' 'The West Wing') and Pasha Pellosie ('The Carrie Diaries') today, October 1.
Anthony Rapp Performs on GRIND: THE MOVIE Soundtrack Produced by Telly Leung, Out Today
CHEMICALLY ALTERED, TELLY LEUNG PRODUCTIONS and YELLOW SOUND LABEL have announced the release of the soundtrack to GRIND: THE MOVIE, the short musical film. The five new songs performed by Anthony Rapp and Eric Michael Krop feature music by Derek Gregor and lyrics by Selda Sahin. The digital exclusive, which will be available on iTunes and other online outlets today, August 26, will be celebrated with a special release event concert at 54 Below on September 1.
Anthony Rapp, Natalie Weiss & More to Celebrate New Musical Film GRIND at 54 Below, 9/1
54 BELOW will host a special concert to celebrate the soundtrack to GRIND: THE MOVIE - the new short musical film - on September 1. Artists performing the songs of Derek Gregor and Selda Sahin - who provided the film's five new numbers - include Anthony Rapp (If/Then, Rent), Eric Michael Krop (Godspell), Calvin Grant (Rent), Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture), Matt Shingledecker (Rent, West Side Story, Spring Awakening), Danny Blu (Lead singer of 'The Factory Blu'),? Pasha Pellosie ('The Carrie Diaries'), Drew Brody (Singer/Songwriter) and more. The album's digital exclusive will be available on iTunes and other online outlets on Tuesday, August 26. The 35 minute short film - written and directed by Zachary Halley - will be available to view online at GrindShortFilm.com on October 1, where the exclusive trailer is currently available. The soundtrack - presented by Chemically Altered, Telly Leung Productions and Yellow Sound Label - is produced by Telly Leung and Michael Croiter.
GAY HAIKU to Open 2/6 at Dixon Place
GAY HAIKU, the new play written and directed by Sam Perwin - based on the celebrated book of poetry of Joel Derfner - will debut at Dixon Place on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 PM. The cast includes Jennifer Lauren Brown, Nic Cory, Trey Gerrald, Josh Hemphill, Patrick McAndrew, Eric Ulloa, and John-Michael Zeurlein. GAY HAIKU was a semi-finalist in the Strawberry One-Act Festival and was subsequently selected as part of the festival's Encores Series. This presentation at Dixon Place marks the premiere of the full-length version. The show is produced by Thomas Dolan.
Opera-Infused Play RISE Set for Theatre 54, Now thru 4/20
Roots and Wings Theatrical has announced the world premiere production of RISE, directed by Samantha Shechtman. RISE will play a three-week limited engagement at Theatre 54 (244 W. 54th Street, 12th Floor). Performances begin tonight, April 5 and continue through Saturday, April 20. Opening Night is tonight, April 5 (8 p.m.).