2008 05-09 Mario Lopez - Mandy Patinkin - The Tempet - Jamie De

* Mario Lopez to host Broadway special.
* Mandy Patinkin in The Tempest.
* Jamie De Roy performs at the Metropolitan Room.
* Gay Fest kicks off May 14.

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Mario Lopez, currently starring in A Chorus Line, will also host a special concert from Jazz at Lincoln Center on Sunday, May 11 for future television broadcast. The telecast will feature performances from all 12 TONY eligible musicals and musical revivals. This national TV special will air in New York on WCBS (Channel 2) on Saturday, June 7, as well as other national stations between May 26-June 7.

The Classic Stage Company will open its 2008-09 season on September 3 with Mandy Patinkin. Patinkin will play the role of Prospero. A limited engagement of The Tempest will run through Sunday, October 12.

The beautiful and talented cabaret performer, tv host and producer Jamie deRoy will perform at the Metropolitan Room on Wed. May 14th at 7:30. Jamie will be joined by a few friends, including Lucie Arnaz, Stephen Bogardus, Donna Lynne Champlin, and Penny Fuller, among others.

The 2nd Annual GayFest, a theatre festival focusing on gay-themed plays, will run May 14 through June 15th at the TBG Arts Center on West 36th Street.The festival will feature five professional productions and include Q&A's with the authors. Proceeds will benefit Harvey Milk High School Students.

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