Patrick Christiano, Randy Jones
DADDY, a new romantic gay drama by Dan Via, opened at TBG Theater on 36th Street. The well acted love triangle is an intriguing tale about hidden truths, which comes together nicely making for an engaging evening with a jolting climax. Randy Jones, the Cowboy from The Village People, was  having a really good time at the opening night party.
Photography: Barry Gordin

Andrew Goffman: Photo Barry GordinAndrew Goffman’s outrageously silly one man show opened Off-Broadway at the Players Theater, 115 MacDougal Street in Greenwich Village. The funny Goffman under Charles Messina’s guidance delivers a slick physical performance in his semi-autobiographical account of a childhood dominated by pornography, after finding his father’s collection of XXX-rated videos. The evening unfortunately is one comment delivered in three or four variations by the skilled Goffman.

Ardelle Striker, Artistic Director of the Blue Heron Theatre/Arts Center (who would have been 81 in February) died on Thursday evening, December 3rd, 2009, after a valiant two year long battle against MDS (myelodisplastic syndrome).   She and her husband John had just celebrated their 60th Anniversary in November and he was at her bedside during her final struggle.

BRUCE VILANCH TO HOST THE 2010 NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
 A UNIQUE, STAR-STUDDED, ALL-PERFORMANCE AWARD SHOW  MONDAY JANUARY 25, 2010 - 7PM
THE TOWN HALL

Murphy Davis, Kathleen Chalfant, Ain Gordon, Mercedes Ruehl, Kathleen Russo, Hazelle Goodman, Lucy Sexton, Michael Cunningham: Photo: Barry GordinSPALDING GRAY: STORIES LEFT TO TELL a performance of words by one of Sag Harbor's most renowned storytellers Spalding Gray featured an ensemble cast including Kathleen Chalfant, Michael Cunningham, Hazelle Goodman, Ain Gordon and Mercedes Ruehl.  The actors spoke directly to the audience, as Spalding himself would have done, focusing on different aspects of the writer’s life, including private journal entries, as well as excerpts from Gray’s unpublished works. 

Kelly King: Photography: Barry GordinKelly King celebrated the release of Danny Calvert, Kelly Kingher fabulous new video 'Workin;Girl' at New Yorks hottest nightclub Therapy (348 West 52nd Street) in NYC. The evening hosted by Ben Cameron (Aida, Footloose, Wicked)  kept the audience cheering with delight as the packed house enjoyed performances by Danny Calvert (Altar Boyz) and Tituss Burgess (The Little Mermaid) and the in-comparable talented Kelly King.

Food For Thought Productions, the main theatre in the country devoted to the one act play, celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a star-studded bash at Sardi's.
Susan Charlotte, Jennifer JuzaitisTony Roberts, Marian Seldes, Lucie Arnaz

Photography: Barry Gordin

Christine Pedi, Randie Levine-Miller, Jana RobbinsJackie HoffmanThe Friars Club presented an awesome musical evening to kick off the Fall Season with Broadways stars Beth Fowler, Anita Gillette, Jackie Hoffman, Victoria Mallory, Christine Pedi, Kurt Peterson (Divo), Jana Robbins and Melinda Sullivan. Producer Randie Levine-Miller who not only hosted this very memorable show also surprised the audience with a special treat by performing as well. Bravo!

Photography: Barry Gordin