| THE GREEN ROOM 42 presents "I LOVE YOU BECAUSE" - the BELOVED OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL updated with a MODERN, QUEER TWIST - 8/25-26 | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 01:04 pm EDT 08/06/24 | |
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| THE GREEN ROOM 42 PRESENTS "I LOVE YOU BECAUSE" THE BELOVED OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL, PERFORMED ALL AROUND THE WORLD, RETURNS TO NEW YORK WITH A MODERN, QUEER TWIST TWO SHOWS – AUGUST 25-26 THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's "off-night hotspot" by The New York Times – will present a new version of the beloved musical I Love You Because, now with a modern, queer twist, for two performances on Sunday, August 25 and Monday, August 26, both at 7:00 PM. Since its Off-Broadway debut in 2006, the show has developed a cult following and has been produced around the world. Now, Ryan Cunningham and Joshua Salzman, the original writing team, have revamped the musical with a queer perspective. The new version is directed by Colin Hanlon and produced by Mark Bacon. Robert Murray is the casting director. J. Oconer Navarro (Broadway's Here Lies Love) serves as music director. A livestream option is also available. Step into the vibrant world of I Love You Because, the journey of Austin Bennet, an aspiring greeting card writer, whose orderly world is upended by Marty Fitzwilliams, a free-spirited photographer. Fall in love with them and their misguided friends as they traverse the ups and downs of modern dating in New York City. Their story unfolds with hilarious misunderstandings, heartfelt revelations, and unforgettable music, including the songs "Just Not Now" and "Even Though." I Love You Because is the must-see feel-good hit for anyone who believes in the magical chaos of falling in love. The cast of I Love You Because features Mark Bacon as "Austin Bennet," Cal Mitchell as "Marty Fitzwilliams," Deven Kolluri as "Jeff Bennet," Ally Bonino as "Diana Bingley," Nicole Zelka as "NYC Person 1," and Coleman Cummings as "NYC Person 2." I Love You Because will be performed on Sunday, August 25 and Monday, August 26, both at 7:00 PM, at The Green Room 42 (570 Tenth Avenue at 42nd Street, on the 4th Floor of Yotel). The cover charge ranges from $20-$50. A livestream option is available for $20. For tickets, please visit www.TheGreenRoom42.com. THE GREEN ROOM 42 – founded in 2017, and located in the heart of the theatre district in Yotel Times Square – is Broadway's newest and most spacious cabaret club. Hailed by The New York Times as "Broadway's Off-Night Hotspot" and praised by Time Out New York for "Best Cabaret Show 2023" (Mamie Parris in Surrender: An Andrew Lloyd Webber Thrill Ride), our curated nightlife experience features your favorite Broadway stars in live performance, and a delicious menu of food and drink. The Green Room 42 opens the doors of hospitality to the nightclub stage while providing value and accessibility to the New York theatre community. Past shows have featured artists such as Josh Groban, Tina Fey, Katharine McPhee, Sara Bareilles, Kathleen Turner, Candace Bushnell, Alice Ripley, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney, Lillias White, Frances Ruffelle, Judy Kuhn, Melissa Errico, Sally Mayes, Frankie Grande, Lady Bunny, Mink Stole, Ginger Minj, David Phelps, and over 5,000 others. The Green Room 42 has become a cornerstone of the Broadway community, redefining the cabaret industry, and all it's missing is YOU. Sit back, have a drink, and relax, because we've got your evening all planned in Broadway's off-night hotspot. TheGreenRoom42.VenueTix.com Facebook: @GreenRoom42 Instagram: @TheGreenRoom42 Twitter: @TheGreenRoom42 ---- HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 CALENDAR AT THE GREEN ROOM 42 Wednesday, August 7 at 7:00 PM NELSON ASPEN and ALLYSON BRIGGS "Tony Bennett: A Tribute" Nelson Aspen and Allyson Briggs have a new tribute show to the great Tony Bennett who passed away last July at the age of 96. In 2012, after meeting the legendary crooner around Manhattan, Aspen was invited to Bennett's home overlooking Central Park to do a TV segment on his impressive work as a painter. The two spent several hours together, leaving Aspen forever dazzled by not only the star's talents, but insight, humility and hospitality. "Tony Bennett: A Tribute" will feature clips from Aspen's time with the artist born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, reflections on Bennett's humanitarian work, career highlights, and support of young musicians. And, of course, plenty of songs from the Great American Songbook that Bennett infused with his signature style. Just as Bennett was famous for his duets with other singing stars, Aspen will be joined by Allyson Briggs, renowned bandleader of Manhattan's hottest jazz band, Fleur Seule. Aspen promises it will be an intimate way for audiences to remember Bennett's artistry, life and legacy. Sunday, August 18 at 7:00 PM REEVE CARNEY "Reeve Carney Performs the Music of Prince" Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actor, Reeve Carney returns to explore the musical catalog of "The Purple One," the artist currently (and formerly) known as Prince. The recent star of Broadway's Hadestown, Reeve is known for his portrayal of Dorian Gray on Showtime's "Penny Dreadful," Riff Raff in Fox's Rocky Horror Picture Show Reimagining, as well as originating the role of Peter Parker in Julie Taymor/U2's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Featuring selections from his 5-time Independent Music Award-winning album, Youth Is Wasted, as well a few surprises from the Broadway canon and the Great American Songbook, Reeve delivers a one-man-show cabaret that feels more like an invitation-only after-party than a traditional concert performance. Tuesday, August 20 at 7:00 PM THE KINSEY SICKS "Deep Inside Tonight" America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet takes over the airwaves in this hilarious musical newscast-run-amok. The girls gleefully probe today's hottest issues and scintillating scandals while bringing you unapologetically biased coverage from the campaign trail – all in glorious four-part harmony! Stay tuned for their most shocking shtick, wittiest parodies, and most outrageous hijinx celebrating the group's 30 years of delighting audiences around the globe and experience why there's nothing more American Dragapella! Serving up their legendary blend of comedy, top-notch singing, and over-the-top drag, America's Favorite Dragapella Beautyshop Quartet continues to enthrall and appall a new generation of audiences at performing arts centers, music venues, and comedy festivals throughout the US and around the world! Their impressive performance record includes an Off-Broadway show, an extended run in Las Vegas, two feature films, four concert DVDs, a dozen albums, and appearances in over 40 US states, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. The Kinsey Sicks' award-winning a cappella singing, signature satire, and timeless take on drag have earned them a dedicated and diverse following since 1993. Friday, September 20 at 7:00 PM ROBERTO ARAUJO "I Just Wanted You to Know" Roberto Araujo returns for another evening of songs and stories, with the Bistro Award-winning show "I Just Wanted You to Know." The new song list includes works by Stephen Sondheim, David Yazbek, Steven Lutvak, and more, accompanied by a five-piece band under the music direction of Yasuhiko Fukuoka. Mónica Huarte directs with musical staging by Jason Wise. Thursdays, September 26 and December 5 at 7:00 PM "LEOLA'S LADY LAND LOUNGE" Written & performed by Will Nolan Your favorite BroadwayWorld Award-winning senior citizen-redneck-lesbian welcomes NYC's greatest talent to "Leola's Lady Land Lounge," the monthly live talk show. Singers, dancers, actors and artists of all kinds join Leola inside the rainbow-cladded walls of her Lady Land Lounge. It's one part variety show, one part chat show, and oodles of laughs. Plus, there's gonna be snacks and prizes. And sometimes prizes that are snacks! Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 PM VICKI BURNS "A Tribute to Anita O'Day" Vicki Burns and her sizzling trio bring a sparkling tribute to vocal jazz legend Anita O'Day, featuring such iconic tunes as "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Honeysuckle Rose," and "Tea For Two." Vicki will thrill you with both her breathtaking scat singing and her tender tearjerking ballads evoking the masterful interpretations of the great Anita O'Day. "...One of the most coolly competent -- or just plain cool -- jazz singers I have heard so far this year: Vicki Burns. She has a clean sound and a great technique that's pretty dazzling." – Rob Lester. Burns is joined by Art Hirahara on piano, Sam Bevan on bass, and Phil Stewart on drums. Friday, October 18 at 9:30 PM CHRISTINA BIANCO "Her Name Is Barbra: My Passion for Streisand" Internationally acclaimed singer, actor and impressionist Christina Bianco is back, with her first NYC show in 18 months! Join her for an unadulterated celebration of the icon that is Barbra Streisand. Using the text of Barbra's self-penned books, My Name Is Barbraand My Passion for Design as her guide, Christina will use Streisand's words to highlight important moments of her musical career and illuminate the meticulous manner in which she's lived her incredibly unique life. With accompaniment by arranger and music director Ryan MacKenzie, expect to hear Streisand classics - in the voices of Christina, Barbra and a few other celebrities, too. Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM JOE POSA and SETH SIKES "Tributes" Joe Posa and Seth Sikes will unite for a performance of "Tributes," a fun homage to iconic female legends. The show combines two worlds of performance art together: female impersonation and live song. Joe Posa will impersonate Joan Rivers, Barbra Streisand, and Liza Minnelli, while Seth Sikes will enchant audiences with his soulful voice, singing nostalgic melodies made famous by Judy Garland, Bernadette Peters, and other female legends. And together they will duet on classic diva duets! Saturday, October 26 at 9:30 PM AVA NICOLE FRANCES "The Dream That I See" "American Idol" finalist and two-time BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award winner Ava Nicole Frances honors her dreams and aspirations with the songs she's longed to sing – songs that spark the imagination and have the power to turn a vision into reality. In this all-new show, Ava merges the worlds of Broadway, pop, the Great American Songbook and her own originals, including songs from Stephen Sondheim, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Meredith Willson, and Rodgers and Hammerstein, among many others. Ava's special guests include the hilarious Susie Mosher, Canadian "The Voice" finalist David Marino, "American Idol" contestant Luke-Michael, and musical director Michael Collum. |
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