Every year when we throw our annual fundraiser, it's a lot of work. It's almost as much work as putting a show up. (Last year we did the Gala DURING the rehearsal period for Barefoot In The Park; it almost killed us.) This year's bash is going much easier. Perhaps we're getting the hang of it.
I'm so incredibly excited about the performers for this year's party. Normally we do one band, or something like that, but this year: a cabaret performed by Ground Uppers and friends.
Have you seen Molly Pope? She's a cabaret superstar who does an amazing show, aptly titled The Molly Pope Show, at venues like Joe's Pub. And sells them out. She's the real deal, people.
Rob Maitner has the funniest Facebook Statuses of anyone I know. And what he has prepared is so wacky - you're going to die. 90s style.
asked me what she should do, and I asked her to do something classy. She's really well-known in New York. Did you know she's a MAC Award winner? Maybe she'll do some Nina Simone or Lena Horne.
You know our next play was written by Michael Walker. It's a drama. But, Michael also has a writing partner, with whom he writes amazing musicals. Check out Ewalt and Walker. There are going to be a few E&W songs performed at the gala. One by Eric Petersen, who is just about to go out on tour as the title character in Shrek: The Musical. We're lucky to have him!
Excited yet?
Who else? I don't want to give away all the secrets. But I'll tease you with these:
•A song extolling the virtues of New Jersey
•Something in French
•A dramatic reading of a beloved commercial
and
•A trip to The Frog Pad.
That's all you're getting, people.
Not too late to buy tickets. Hope to see you there.
Did I mention tons of food and all-you-can-drink?
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