Tuesday, March 24, 2009
RuPaULS DRAG RACE
The winner is Bebe Zahara Benet...but Nina Flowers is a winner to me as well.
Both of these ladies embody class, poise, and beauty. Congratulations to both of them.
In edition RuPaul needs to be thanked for paving the way and being a leader in the art of drag performance.
Monday, March 23, 2009
HAIR at our house...lots of fun
MGC Productions hosted a star studded fundraiser to kick off our fight for LGBT rights through entertainment. The cast of HAIR performed beautifully for this event. The evening was hosted by Hair tribe member Anthony Hollock and Martin Gould Cummings who head MGC Productions.
Thank you to the cast of HAIR...MGC productions next event will be Broadway Speaks OUT on April 20th at The Duplex
Night of a Thousand Gowns aka gay tranny christmas
i went to the most fabulous event last night called 'Night of a Thousand Gowns'. 3 very amazing people and I ventured on over to the Marriot Marquee to attend this STAR studded event. how david,jo,sydney and i did not die from the shock of all the beauty in the room, or the famous people, or the drag glamor, or the pain of our high heels i have no idea!
this evening was GAY TRANNY CHRISTMAS!!! never in my life have i seen so many drag queens, and this was not your run of the mill lip synching gal with a package...this was a room full of true elegant ladies. ladies who give their hard earned dollars to good causes, ladies who design fabulous wardrobes for this event, ladies who gracefully walk to runway and show the world who they are.
the people who attend and sponsor, and make this event possible are true heroes to not only the gay community but to the world at large.
guest of the hotel kept looking on in shock as we mingled around but everyone held their head high. and proudly showed their craftsman ship for making such beautiful clothing and jewelry for the evening. if you get a chance look up the imperial court of ny and attend this event next year.
this years performers ranged from jackie hoffman to bebe zarah, nina floweres, rebecca glasscock, chris seiber, michelle williams of destinys child and many other very talent artist.
this night will truly go down in my mind as one of the most inspiring evenings i have ever had.
thank you imperial court of ny!
The Imperial Court of New York is a social, fundraising organization which has raised and donated back into the community millions of dollars to both social and health support organizations. In addition to their own fundraising, they often lend support and talent to other organizations in their ventures by performing, selling raffles, or just adding beauty and style. The mission of the Imperial Court is to raise funds for organizations including those supporting the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgendered community, HIV/AIDS services and youth enrichment programs. It was all started in 1984 by it's founder, Empress I Jose, the Widow Norton she declared herself, starting the long line of Emperors and Empresses since then.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Gay Dads On Birth Certificate
"Gay Dads Must Appear on Birth Certificate, Judge Rules
By Julie Bolcer
A federal judge has given Louisiana 15 days to add the names of two out-of-state fathers to the birth certificate of the Shreveport-born son they adopted.
U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey maintains that because the adoption by Oren Adar and Mickey Ray Smith became formal in New York, the adoption law of that state applies. Gay couples can list both names on their child’s birth certificate in New York.
Louisiana officials counter that under state law, two single people cannot adopt a child. The state is asking the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the ruling and to halt Judge Zainey’s order.
In addition, a bill prefiled in the legislature on Tuesday would make it illegal to create a birth certificate for anyone who did not meet Louisiana’s adoption laws. Only single people or married couples may adopt in the state."
-THE ADVOCATE
As someone who wants to be a parent someday I am so proud of this conservative state making this move.
Thank you Louisiana for showing the rest of our country that gay parenting is okay.
The state of Arkansas made a law this year outlawing such actions so it is a powerful stance for another southern to speak up and stand out for gay rights!!! woohoo
By Julie Bolcer
A federal judge has given Louisiana 15 days to add the names of two out-of-state fathers to the birth certificate of the Shreveport-born son they adopted.
U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey maintains that because the adoption by Oren Adar and Mickey Ray Smith became formal in New York, the adoption law of that state applies. Gay couples can list both names on their child’s birth certificate in New York.
Louisiana officials counter that under state law, two single people cannot adopt a child. The state is asking the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn the ruling and to halt Judge Zainey’s order.
In addition, a bill prefiled in the legislature on Tuesday would make it illegal to create a birth certificate for anyone who did not meet Louisiana’s adoption laws. Only single people or married couples may adopt in the state."
-THE ADVOCATE
As someone who wants to be a parent someday I am so proud of this conservative state making this move.
Thank you Louisiana for showing the rest of our country that gay parenting is okay.
The state of Arkansas made a law this year outlawing such actions so it is a powerful stance for another southern to speak up and stand out for gay rights!!! woohoo
JUDY GOLD IS MOMMY QUEEREST
i am so excited for judy golds show at joes pub!!!
1st of all i want to see this but i also want to see her on the r family cruise! how much fun would that be?
i saw judy host defying inequality and she is just fabulous. she is also going to do my talk show when she has a free time but lord she is busy!
if you have a chance please please go see this show at joes pub!!!
http://broadwayworld.com/article/JUDY_GOLD_IS_MOMMY_QUEEREST_Comes_To_Joes_Pub_320_20090320
1st of all i want to see this but i also want to see her on the r family cruise! how much fun would that be?
i saw judy host defying inequality and she is just fabulous. she is also going to do my talk show when she has a free time but lord she is busy!
if you have a chance please please go see this show at joes pub!!!
http://broadwayworld.com/article/JUDY_GOLD_IS_MOMMY_QUEEREST_Comes_To_Joes_Pub_320_20090320
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Mr. Broadway 2009! The Broadway Beauty Pageant
The 2009 contestants are James Brown III (Mr. Little Mermaid), Adam Fleming (Mr. Wicked), Anthony Hollock (Mr. Hair), Tony James (Mr. Lion King), David Larsen (Mr. Billy Elliot), Jonathan Sandler (Mr. Mary Poppins) and John Selya (Mr. Guys & Dolls).
Past winners include Frankie James Grande (Mr. Mamma Mia) and Marty Thomas (Mr. Xanadu), who are both set to perform.
The Broadway Beauty Pageant is written and conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J. Davis, with musical direction by Sonny Paladino. The evening is produced by Ryan J. Davis, Jeffrey Self and Wil Fisher in association with Tim Hur.
Proceeds will benefit the Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to homeless LGBT youth.
Tickets, priced $50-$1,000, are available by visiting SymphonySpace.org.
Ryan J Davis and Jeffery Self are both good friends of mine and I am so happy that they run this pageant. It is not only a great way to showcase broadway but it helps an amazing organization.
The Ali Forney Center helps the homeless youth within the LGBT community. During these hard economic times it is very important to support causes like this.
Thank you ryan and jeffery!!!
OOO and plus my partner, the love of my life, Anthony, is Mr. Hair...so keep your fingers crossed for him that night!!!
If you have the opportunity to attend this event do it! support a good cause!!!
Past winners include Frankie James Grande (Mr. Mamma Mia) and Marty Thomas (Mr. Xanadu), who are both set to perform.
The Broadway Beauty Pageant is written and conceived by Jeffery Self and directed by Ryan J. Davis, with musical direction by Sonny Paladino. The evening is produced by Ryan J. Davis, Jeffrey Self and Wil Fisher in association with Tim Hur.
Proceeds will benefit the Ali Forney Center, the nation's largest and most comprehensive organization dedicated to homeless LGBT youth.
Tickets, priced $50-$1,000, are available by visiting SymphonySpace.org.
Ryan J Davis and Jeffery Self are both good friends of mine and I am so happy that they run this pageant. It is not only a great way to showcase broadway but it helps an amazing organization.
The Ali Forney Center helps the homeless youth within the LGBT community. During these hard economic times it is very important to support causes like this.
Thank you ryan and jeffery!!!
OOO and plus my partner, the love of my life, Anthony, is Mr. Hair...so keep your fingers crossed for him that night!!!
If you have the opportunity to attend this event do it! support a good cause!!!
RIP Natasha Richardson
From broadwayworld.com
A spokesman for the family of Natasha Richardson says the actress, who had been critically injured in a ski accident, has died.
Alan Nierob of Rogers & Cowan said in a statement Wednesday night: "Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."
Richardson's family was with her at Lenox Hill Hospital, her relatives continued an emotional vigil by her bedside all day Wednesday before she died. Richardson was 45 years old.
Family members had gathered at the New York City hospital where the Tony-winning actress was taken with a serious head injury after falling on a Canadian resort ski slope.
Neeson had immediately left the Toronto set of his upcoming movie, "Chloe," to be by her side in Montreal, a publicist for the film said in a statement.
Nearly 24 hours after Richardson took a fall that a Tremblant spokesperson said looked harmless enough, media reports had varied widely concerning her condition with a few saying she was brain dead and one sadly claiming she passed away from her injuries.
Richardson was the wife of Liam Neeson, and the daughter of legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave. She had two sons with Neeson.
Richardson made her feature film debut as Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's "Gothic" (1986). Her performance caught the attention of director Paul Schrader, who cast her in the title role in "Patty Hearst" (1988), In 1995 she co-starred with Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson in "Nell" (1994) and, in 1998, in "The Parent Trap" (1998) with Dennis Quaid. Her recent films include "Blow Dry" (2001) released in 2001, and Ethan Hawke's "Chelsea Walls" (2001).
Natasha Richardson won the 1998 Tony Award for her celebrated performance in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of Cabaret and was also Tony-nominated for her starring role in the revival of Anna Christie. Other Broadway credits include Closer and A Streetcar Named Desire.
The New York Post's Michael Riedel reported in his 'On Broadway' column last month that the mother and daughter team of Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson had such a wonderful time performing in the Roundabout gala benefit reading of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" last month that they were hoping to team up again for a full-fledged revival on Broadway next year.
All of us here at BroadwayWorld.com are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss. Our thoughts are with the entire Neeson, Redgrave and Richardson families.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
A spokesman for the family of Natasha Richardson says the actress, who had been critically injured in a ski accident, has died.
Alan Nierob of Rogers & Cowan said in a statement Wednesday night: "Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."
Richardson's family was with her at Lenox Hill Hospital, her relatives continued an emotional vigil by her bedside all day Wednesday before she died. Richardson was 45 years old.
Family members had gathered at the New York City hospital where the Tony-winning actress was taken with a serious head injury after falling on a Canadian resort ski slope.
Neeson had immediately left the Toronto set of his upcoming movie, "Chloe," to be by her side in Montreal, a publicist for the film said in a statement.
Nearly 24 hours after Richardson took a fall that a Tremblant spokesperson said looked harmless enough, media reports had varied widely concerning her condition with a few saying she was brain dead and one sadly claiming she passed away from her injuries.
Richardson was the wife of Liam Neeson, and the daughter of legendary actress Vanessa Redgrave. She had two sons with Neeson.
Richardson made her feature film debut as Mary Shelley in Ken Russell's "Gothic" (1986). Her performance caught the attention of director Paul Schrader, who cast her in the title role in "Patty Hearst" (1988), In 1995 she co-starred with Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson in "Nell" (1994) and, in 1998, in "The Parent Trap" (1998) with Dennis Quaid. Her recent films include "Blow Dry" (2001) released in 2001, and Ethan Hawke's "Chelsea Walls" (2001).
Natasha Richardson won the 1998 Tony Award for her celebrated performance in the Roundabout Theater Company revival of Cabaret and was also Tony-nominated for her starring role in the revival of Anna Christie. Other Broadway credits include Closer and A Streetcar Named Desire.
The New York Post's Michael Riedel reported in his 'On Broadway' column last month that the mother and daughter team of Vanessa Redgrave and Natasha Richardson had such a wonderful time performing in the Roundabout gala benefit reading of Stephen Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" last month that they were hoping to team up again for a full-fledged revival on Broadway next year.
All of us here at BroadwayWorld.com are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss. Our thoughts are with the entire Neeson, Redgrave and Richardson families.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.
Natasha Richardson
over the past few days every website I go on makes mention of the horrible accident that has happened to Tony winner Natasha Richardson. many reports have been made about her condition and what state she is in. this is sad and horrible news to hear, this beautiful, talent, young, and vibrant person has been affected by this tragedy.
pray for natasha, her husband liam, her mother vanessa, her sister jolie, and her children.
our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Michael Ian Black coming on the show today!!!
today is the day of the michael ian black interview...i am ready! finally.
all of my interviews are about broadway people so this is a 1st.
i got the interview when he called me a tranny haha sooo this should be interesting.
stay tuned for the full interview post late tonight!
Monday, March 16, 2009
striptease
for some reason when i was a kid i loved the movie striptease...
well guess what...i got it on netflix and am watching it.
demi moore is hot...if she had a dick i would be all over that.
i have had the great opportunity to meet her before and she looks even hotter in person!!!
well this movie is just fabulous. the outfits...the exoticness.
when i was 10 i wanted to be demi moore cause of this movie.
why did my parents let me watch it hahaha...
she is a ho and that little witch of a daughter of hers is even in it! rumor was much cuter then!
go rent this movie. it shoulda won an oscar or something.
HOLY CRAP!!! i just read that this won like a bazzilion razzie awards...eewwwwwwwwwww nOOOOOO
tomorrow is the day of michael ian black
for those of you don't know, i am interviewing michael ian black tomorrow cause of some words he said about me in a blog of his.
to be hosted i am very nervous.
i do not think he is homophobic but he said some kinda not nice things and i have never been so anxious about one of my interviews before.
oh crap!
to be hosted i am very nervous.
i do not think he is homophobic but he said some kinda not nice things and i have never been so anxious about one of my interviews before.
oh crap!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
homelessness in nyc
so i have lived in nyc for almost 4 years now. obviously i have always seen homeless people here in the city but recently it seems you have to walk over them to get anywhere. this deeply saddens me as i think, isnt nyc and the usa the wealthiest place in the world? why then do i see homeless families on the street.
i will tell you why...we are in a mess of an economy and the government will not put the money where it needs to be.
our citizens are being thrown out on the streets due to lay offs and high rent and mortgage prices. we must fix this. stand up and help. these people need to be shown dignity and respect. help the homeless and combat injustice!
i will tell you why...we are in a mess of an economy and the government will not put the money where it needs to be.
our citizens are being thrown out on the streets due to lay offs and high rent and mortgage prices. we must fix this. stand up and help. these people need to be shown dignity and respect. help the homeless and combat injustice!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
the death of lawerence king
over a year ago i was very moved by ellen degenerous tribute to lawarence kings.
this young man did not deserve to die and it deeply saddened me to hear about this story bc i related to this young man. when i was his age i had the same feelings he did. this poor young person and the poor boy who killed him...its just sad
this young man did not deserve to die and it deeply saddened me to hear about this story bc i related to this young man. when i was his age i had the same feelings he did. this poor young person and the poor boy who killed him...its just sad
tyra banks and gays
trya banks had an episode about people who hate being gay on the show.
now we seriously are living in a fucked up world if people hate themselves for who they are. we need to embrace and love everyone for the way they were made for this earth. i really feel for these poor people who hate being gay and hate themselves for themselves...go watch the movie prayers for bobby on lifetime it is a great example of all of this
now we seriously are living in a fucked up world if people hate themselves for who they are. we need to embrace and love everyone for the way they were made for this earth. i really feel for these poor people who hate being gay and hate themselves for themselves...go watch the movie prayers for bobby on lifetime it is a great example of all of this
ANTHONY HOLLOCK IS RAINBOW WARRIOR
SOOOOOOOOOOO you all know my loving partner/husband is fabulous! well he has these fabulous videos called RAINBOW WARRIOR...check it out bc they are amazingly inspiring!
APRIL 20TH THE DUPLEX BE THERE
BROADWAY SPEAKS OUTLIVE AT THE DUPLEX
APRIL 20th 9:30 PM
The Duplex Theatre
61 Christopher Street
TICKETS:
$10
www.theduplex.com
FEATURING
MARISSA PERRY (Hairspray), JAY ARMSTRONG JOHNSON & LAUREN ELDER (HAIR)
JUSTIN STONEY, DONNEL JAMES FOREMAN (MAMMA MIA TOUR)
WITH A SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST
Hosted by MARTIN GOULD CUMMINGS
TO BENEFIT BROADWAY IMPACT & MGC PRODUCTIONS
gavin creel
gavin,jenny,rory,and scott have an amazing organization called broadway impact! they will be at our next concert on april 20th!!! help support their cause for marriage rights in ny state!!!
RuPAULS DRAG RACE
TAMMIE BROWN IS A GODDESS
ya'll need to watch rupauls drag race. it is the funniest show. i stayed up til 4am watching 3 episodes in a row. i am sad tammie was booted off but happy that other bitch was...i cant even remember her name.
but mercy mercy they had michelle from destinys child on that show...wtf...kelly wasnt available?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
new rewards program
Hi Everyone,
So you all know that MGC Productions recently put on a production of Midtwenties: The Show and is also producing a monthly concert series, Broadway Speaks OUT. In edition to all of this we run a talk show and are looking into producing LGBT plays in NYC and in communities that don't hear the LGBT message very often.
I know times are tough right now but making a tax deductible donation to MGC Productions can really help us accomplish all of our goals. We are starting a members rewards program!!!
For donations of $20 or more you will be listed on our website.
For $50 or more you will be listed on our website and in all of our show programs.
For $100 or more you will have this plus 10% off ticket prices to ANY production that is put on by our organization.
Remember we are a small fiscally sponsored group and EVERY donation you make it tax deductible, just follow the provided link.
Thanks and Blessings,
MGC PRODUCTIONS & Martin Gould Cummings
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/2022
So you all know that MGC Productions recently put on a production of Midtwenties: The Show and is also producing a monthly concert series, Broadway Speaks OUT. In edition to all of this we run a talk show and are looking into producing LGBT plays in NYC and in communities that don't hear the LGBT message very often.
I know times are tough right now but making a tax deductible donation to MGC Productions can really help us accomplish all of our goals. We are starting a members rewards program!!!
For donations of $20 or more you will be listed on our website.
For $50 or more you will be listed on our website and in all of our show programs.
For $100 or more you will have this plus 10% off ticket prices to ANY production that is put on by our organization.
Remember we are a small fiscally sponsored group and EVERY donation you make it tax deductible, just follow the provided link.
Thanks and Blessings,
MGC PRODUCTIONS & Martin Gould Cummings
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/2022
Sunday, March 8, 2009
mgc
MGC Productions is a fiscally sponsored organization that was designed to bring exciting gay themed theatre to the main stream. Through theatre we hope to show the world the voice of the LGBT community. It is our mission to make passionate, political, and entertaining productions to let people know our voices are being heard.
1 guy 1 cup
this has got to be the most disturbing video i have ever seen. it is just horrible!
so here is our reaction...mind you michael has seen this before...i have not...
so here is our reaction...mind you michael has seen this before...i have not...
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
MIDTWENTIES
every night was sold out...the audience loved it...jenn and elliot and justin kick ass
anthony directing was beautiful
josh and kayla were fabulous
lanie and manhattan theatre source...i can not thank you enough
oh ps...britney is back on tour...wtf
anthony directing was beautiful
josh and kayla were fabulous
lanie and manhattan theatre source...i can not thank you enough
oh ps...britney is back on tour...wtf
Saturday, February 28, 2009
i LOVE these people
so marissa perry (hairspray) and my dear friends jay and donell have agreed to do broadway speaks OUT!!!
i am sooooooooooooo overjoyed to have these people in my life and to be sharing the stage with them in april.
what an amazing night it is going to be.
who knew that this is where my life would lead me?
i love marissa and jay and donell and lauren and justin who are also performing. they are all sooo talented.
broadway impact will also be there that night speaking out for marriage equality.
SO COME ON DOWN AND SEE THE SHOW APRIL 20TH AT 9:30!!!
here is the info! http://broadwayworld.com/article/Perry_Johnson_Foreman_More_At_Broadway_Seaks_Out_420_20090227
XO
MGC
oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND ANTHONY XOXOXOXOXO
i am sooooooooooooo overjoyed to have these people in my life and to be sharing the stage with them in april.
what an amazing night it is going to be.
who knew that this is where my life would lead me?
i love marissa and jay and donell and lauren and justin who are also performing. they are all sooo talented.
broadway impact will also be there that night speaking out for marriage equality.
SO COME ON DOWN AND SEE THE SHOW APRIL 20TH AT 9:30!!!
here is the info! http://broadwayworld.com/article/Perry_Johnson_Foreman_More_At_Broadway_Seaks_Out_420_20090227
XO
MGC
oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND ANTHONY XOXOXOXOXO
Friday, February 27, 2009
Things are looking up
so midtwenties:the show is opening this week!!!
can you believe it?
mgc productions 1st full length production! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh it is so overwhelming. i am sitting in on the rehearsal right now and it is looking HOT.
tickets are all sold out for opening night...can you believe it?
jenn and elliot are 2 amazing talents that i am so honored to be working with and you all know i just love anthony and he has done a beautiful job directing.
well jenn and elliot sound FABULOUS and are gonna rock this motha fuckin show!!!
SOOOO GET TICKETS NOW!!!
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/636385
can you believe it?
mgc productions 1st full length production! ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh it is so overwhelming. i am sitting in on the rehearsal right now and it is looking HOT.
tickets are all sold out for opening night...can you believe it?
jenn and elliot are 2 amazing talents that i am so honored to be working with and you all know i just love anthony and he has done a beautiful job directing.
well jenn and elliot sound FABULOUS and are gonna rock this motha fuckin show!!!
SOOOO GET TICKETS NOW!!!
https://www.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/636385
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
FRED PHELPS BARRED FROM U.K
the ultra crazy crazy preacher fred phelps and his wacko daughter, shirley, have been banned from entering the united kingdom!
this needs to be done in the u.s. of a as well!
get this psychos out!
they protest military funerals and say that God is punishing the world with aids bc of gay people.
this needs to be done in the u.s. of a as well!
get this psychos out!
they protest military funerals and say that God is punishing the world with aids bc of gay people.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
borders bookstore thinks gays are sluts
by now you all know that i am obsessed with anything gay.
however, i live a very different life from what the media portrays to be gay. i am in a monogamous relationship and do not do the whole shirtless club party scene.
needless to say, i was in borders today and noticed that the LGBT section has drastically been reduced. no longer do i see books on marriage equality or stonewall but, rather, books titled "summer fling" and "gay erotica".
what has happened?
could this be why the state of oklahoma has a law making any book dealing with homosexuality must be placed 5 feet from the ground so children can not reach.
why does borders not have a selection of books that speaks of how the LGBT community is a united front of educated people who just want the same rights as other people. where are these books in borders? where are these books in oklahoma?
lets make it happen and get books that have more to do with sex and more to do with humanity.
Monday, February 16, 2009
MY FAVORITE THINGS
Torch Song Trilogy makes me cry like a little baby! I love it! Ann Bancroft is simply riveting!
thank you HARVEY:)
Noahs Arc...have you seen the acting? enough said.
HRC-the help gays get rights so duh i like em
1st Wives Club...no words needed...its hysterical...and coming to BROADWAY WOOOOOOOHOOOOO
Liza-that picture just gives me the rolling giggles. she is brilliant...listened to her all morning on the ipod...gay
Saturday, February 14, 2009
valentines day
HAPPY LOVERS DAY!!!
what an amazing valentines day!!!
the day starting with a nice morning kiss from anthony.
we then moved down to union square where anthony and his fellow tribe members from HAiR sang some songs of love in the park. So much fun and peaceful.
this adorable girl asked me to speak at her high school about gay rights today as well...that was sooo incredible!
she is 14 and head of her schools GSA. hello 2009!
while in union square their were people giving "free hugs"...only in NYC. it was so sweet. people need to hug more often. do away with handshakes! give a hug!
and i am so happy to have that special guy in my life. valentines day is every day in our house. i love this boy anthony james hollock and am not ashamed to say it no matter what others may think!!!
PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS.
-MARTI
XOXOXO
what an amazing valentines day!!!
the day starting with a nice morning kiss from anthony.
we then moved down to union square where anthony and his fellow tribe members from HAiR sang some songs of love in the park. So much fun and peaceful.
this adorable girl asked me to speak at her high school about gay rights today as well...that was sooo incredible!
she is 14 and head of her schools GSA. hello 2009!
while in union square their were people giving "free hugs"...only in NYC. it was so sweet. people need to hug more often. do away with handshakes! give a hug!
and i am so happy to have that special guy in my life. valentines day is every day in our house. i love this boy anthony james hollock and am not ashamed to say it no matter what others may think!!!
PEACE LOVE HAPPINESS.
-MARTI
XOXOXO
Thursday, February 12, 2009
remembering lawrence king
a year ago today a young child was killed in his classroom for being gay.
countless videos have been made about this on youtube.
the comments posted on these videos make me sick to my stomach.
people saying that this child deserved to die.
what kind of a world do we live in where people think it is ok for a child, or anyone for that matter, to be murdered for being them selves.
wake up world...we are all peopl, are all human. stop the hate and focus on what matters...LOVE!
countless videos have been made about this on youtube.
the comments posted on these videos make me sick to my stomach.
people saying that this child deserved to die.
what kind of a world do we live in where people think it is ok for a child, or anyone for that matter, to be murdered for being them selves.
wake up world...we are all peopl, are all human. stop the hate and focus on what matters...LOVE!
lea michele and peta
so anyone who knows me, knows how i am strongly against the horse carriages in central park.
i just came across an article by peta where broadway actress lea michele speaks out against the carriages.
thank you lea!!!
the treatment of these animals is cruel and horrifying.
what a relief to know we have people like lea speaking out for these creatures that can not speak out!
keep up the good work lea!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
running around the playground
my day started off in a splendid mood.
for once those damn message boarders said nice things about my talk show! thank you! i owe it all to patina for that amazing interview.
well after all that i decided to go stroll around hells kitchen in the glorious spring time weather (lets hope it stays!!!) i had to be in the neighborhood cause i was meeting up with jeffery and cole to do a little video for their new show.
love those boys!
if you havent done it yet......watch jeffery self and cole escola on youtube!!! they are 2 of the funniest new comedians to hit nyc and they are super fun and sweet to boot!
what a treat that was.
well anywho i had to babysit today.......fun stuff.
all i can say is i got hit with a football on the playground and i remembered why i always sat in the corner at recess singing disney princess songs.
tomorrow is another day!
xoxo
m
for once those damn message boarders said nice things about my talk show! thank you! i owe it all to patina for that amazing interview.
well after all that i decided to go stroll around hells kitchen in the glorious spring time weather (lets hope it stays!!!) i had to be in the neighborhood cause i was meeting up with jeffery and cole to do a little video for their new show.
love those boys!
if you havent done it yet......watch jeffery self and cole escola on youtube!!! they are 2 of the funniest new comedians to hit nyc and they are super fun and sweet to boot!
what a treat that was.
well anywho i had to babysit today.......fun stuff.
all i can say is i got hit with a football on the playground and i remembered why i always sat in the corner at recess singing disney princess songs.
tomorrow is another day!
xoxo
m
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
doma cafe and the people of the big apple
yesterday was such a hard day for me.
words can not even explain the funk i was in.......i literally did not leave me bed all day except to pee pee.
depression sucks.
needless to say i forced myself out of bed today and have had an incredible day.
i went to go to an audition........of course to many people there so i didn't get seen. this prompted me to walk from 26th street down to perry street to grab lunch at my favorite cafe, doma.
i don't know if you have ever just sat down alone and watched the people around you.
it is fascinating. i love it bc nyc is just a small town hidden behind the mask of a major city.
everyone knows everyone.
at least down in the village they do.
go to doma and just sit with coffee and eggs and watch the neighborhood feel. it is incredible.
i then walked from perry up to 49th street. this took me forever but i did it. on the way i just observed my surroundings.
looked at the people and how everyone is a different color, speaks a different language, makes a different and bold fashion choice.
this city is filled with people dying to just be people.
people who don't want to worry about anything but simply living life.
it is so beautiful and refreshing.
to walk from the village up to hells kitchen is like walking through time.
to see the changes in neighborhood feel and the changes in the people within those neighborhoods.
if you ever have a moment just walk through the city.
you will be inspired to be yourself, to live, to have freedom through the glory of humanity.
i love nyc and am happy to call it my home.
GO TO DOMA...SO YUMMY AND "HIP"
Doma Cafe & Gallery
17 Perry St
New York, NY 10014-2703
Phone: (212) 929-4339
EXPLORE THE CITY AROUND YOU
words can not even explain the funk i was in.......i literally did not leave me bed all day except to pee pee.
depression sucks.
needless to say i forced myself out of bed today and have had an incredible day.
i went to go to an audition........of course to many people there so i didn't get seen. this prompted me to walk from 26th street down to perry street to grab lunch at my favorite cafe, doma.
i don't know if you have ever just sat down alone and watched the people around you.
it is fascinating. i love it bc nyc is just a small town hidden behind the mask of a major city.
everyone knows everyone.
at least down in the village they do.
go to doma and just sit with coffee and eggs and watch the neighborhood feel. it is incredible.
i then walked from perry up to 49th street. this took me forever but i did it. on the way i just observed my surroundings.
looked at the people and how everyone is a different color, speaks a different language, makes a different and bold fashion choice.
this city is filled with people dying to just be people.
people who don't want to worry about anything but simply living life.
it is so beautiful and refreshing.
to walk from the village up to hells kitchen is like walking through time.
to see the changes in neighborhood feel and the changes in the people within those neighborhoods.
if you ever have a moment just walk through the city.
you will be inspired to be yourself, to live, to have freedom through the glory of humanity.
i love nyc and am happy to call it my home.
GO TO DOMA...SO YUMMY AND "HIP"
Doma Cafe & Gallery
17 Perry St
New York, NY 10014-2703
Phone: (212) 929-4339
EXPLORE THE CITY AROUND YOU
Interviews with
BILLY PORTER
Saycon Sengbloh (wicked, color purple, rent, hair)
Tony Nominee Lou Liberatore
Brian Charles Rooney (The Three Penny Opera)
Ryan Davis (writer/director White Noise)
Allison Guinn (hair)
Anthony Hollock (hair)
Sherry Vine (famed drag performer)
many many more to come soon!!!
hosted by martin gould cummings and produced by mgc productions
CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MGCtheatrecompany
BILLY PORTER
Saycon Sengbloh (wicked, color purple, rent, hair)
Tony Nominee Lou Liberatore
Brian Charles Rooney (The Three Penny Opera)
Ryan Davis (writer/director White Noise)
Allison Guinn (hair)
Anthony Hollock (hair)
Sherry Vine (famed drag performer)
many many more to come soon!!!
hosted by martin gould cummings and produced by mgc productions
CHECK IT OUT:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MGCtheatrecompany
Monday, February 9, 2009
judge shows
my partner and i are having a lazy day today so what else is there to do...watch judge shows.
these people are better than maury and jerry combined.
there is one judge...judge alex who is a tough love homo porno looking beast.
he will rip a bitch up!
well we just love him and that judge kelly she a mess.
i wanna be on one of these shows...they are all such great actors.
what ever happened to judge judy?
remember when former nyc mayer ed kotch was a judge on tv?
judge maria took his place on the peoples court.
oh they are all sooooo good!
these people are better than maury and jerry combined.
there is one judge...judge alex who is a tough love homo porno looking beast.
he will rip a bitch up!
well we just love him and that judge kelly she a mess.
i wanna be on one of these shows...they are all such great actors.
what ever happened to judge judy?
remember when former nyc mayer ed kotch was a judge on tv?
judge maria took his place on the peoples court.
oh they are all sooooo good!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
todd palin
so did anyone hear about todd palin, that certain vp ladies hubby?
he is in trouble up in alaska for not going to some hearing about the whole trooper gate scandal.
that family gets wackier and wackier!
oh republicans just give up..........you are over and done with.
oh and i had a fun week filming 30rock.
i got to play a drag queen...story of my life!
check it all out here!!!
he is in trouble up in alaska for not going to some hearing about the whole trooper gate scandal.
that family gets wackier and wackier!
oh republicans just give up..........you are over and done with.
oh and i had a fun week filming 30rock.
i got to play a drag queen...story of my life!
check it all out here!!!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
last night was crazy times in nyc.
i went to ars nova to see my friend michael do his patti lupone impression in a show and it was just hysterical. that boy is going places! so proud!
i feel like a proud mamma ;)
i also went to the after party at the laurie beechman theatre for the 1st time...enjoyable ya'll should go i think its every friday night.
and ann coulture or however you spell her name is crazy cookoooooo
i went to ars nova to see my friend michael do his patti lupone impression in a show and it was just hysterical. that boy is going places! so proud!
i feel like a proud mamma ;)
i also went to the after party at the laurie beechman theatre for the 1st time...enjoyable ya'll should go i think its every friday night.
and ann coulture or however you spell her name is crazy cookoooooo
Friday, January 30, 2009
ryan j davis
i had to opportunity to sit down and talk with ryan davis today.
ryan is not only a writer for the huffington post he is also a theatre director and playwright whose show white noise is coming to broadway in the fall of 2009.
our interview is posted below check it out!
ryan gave so us valuable information on maria for council who he has endorsed to take over nyc council speaker of the house christine quinn as well as information on different lgbt charities that need our help.
thank you ryan for your time and valuable information!!!
for information on any of the charities or political organization we spoke about click on the links provided in this blog!
http://ryanjdavis.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/streetlightsmusical
www.aliforneycenter.org
www.thetrevorproject.org
www.mariaforcouncil09.com
ryan is not only a writer for the huffington post he is also a theatre director and playwright whose show white noise is coming to broadway in the fall of 2009.
our interview is posted below check it out!
ryan gave so us valuable information on maria for council who he has endorsed to take over nyc council speaker of the house christine quinn as well as information on different lgbt charities that need our help.
thank you ryan for your time and valuable information!!!
for information on any of the charities or political organization we spoke about click on the links provided in this blog!
http://ryanjdavis.blogspot.com/
www.myspace.com/streetlightsmusical
www.aliforneycenter.org
www.thetrevorproject.org
www.mariaforcouncil09.com
hair/bill o'reilly/liza what a start to the new month!
it is 1:30am and anthony is getting his outfit ready for his first day of hair rehearsal!
i am so proud i could just burst! my love my babe my everything is starting this new amazing chapter in his life! holy crap!
sooooo proud and excited for this adventure he is going on for his life journey!
as we all know bill o'reilly is an dummy so here is a video response to what he says about some gays.
check out his video and mine...oh mercy
bills video...
my video...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this lady
i got to see the final performance of liza at the palace a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to get to go backstage.
i just saw this clip of liza on the view chattin with the ladies! oh how i love this show.
i wanna be one of the cluckin ladies gabbin away!!!
here is the liza video...
i am so proud i could just burst! my love my babe my everything is starting this new amazing chapter in his life! holy crap!
sooooo proud and excited for this adventure he is going on for his life journey!
as we all know bill o'reilly is an dummy so here is a video response to what he says about some gays.
check out his video and mine...oh mercy
bills video...
my video...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this lady
i got to see the final performance of liza at the palace a few weeks ago and was lucky enough to get to go backstage.
i just saw this clip of liza on the view chattin with the ladies! oh how i love this show.
i wanna be one of the cluckin ladies gabbin away!!!
here is the liza video...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
gay pride parades
my friend antwon my partner anthony and i just sat down to watch the documentary, 'gay sex in the 70s'.
well this is what i gathered...............gay men were soooo oppressed by society that they had to go to places in the dark..........back of bars, parks at night, or the waterfront to release their sexual desires.
today we live in a world where we can be more open and it is ok to be in a relationship.
today we do not need to go around hiding in the dark to express ourselves.
why then do we continue to strut around practically in the nude during our pride parades. if they are called pride parades shouldn't we be parading our families and friends who support us. shouldn't we parade the pride of being humans like everyone else.
why do we not stand up and fight for marriage and adoption rights? why do we have to have gogo boys dancing in the street.
if you want to be respected and to gain rights you have to earn them.
i encourage you to stand up like the men of the stonewall riots and speak out stand up but wear clothes why you do it!
we are a people of dignity and respect...lets show our world that when pride comes around this year!
well this is what i gathered...............gay men were soooo oppressed by society that they had to go to places in the dark..........back of bars, parks at night, or the waterfront to release their sexual desires.
today we live in a world where we can be more open and it is ok to be in a relationship.
today we do not need to go around hiding in the dark to express ourselves.
why then do we continue to strut around practically in the nude during our pride parades. if they are called pride parades shouldn't we be parading our families and friends who support us. shouldn't we parade the pride of being humans like everyone else.
why do we not stand up and fight for marriage and adoption rights? why do we have to have gogo boys dancing in the street.
if you want to be respected and to gain rights you have to earn them.
i encourage you to stand up like the men of the stonewall riots and speak out stand up but wear clothes why you do it!
we are a people of dignity and respect...lets show our world that when pride comes around this year!
maniston
jen and john broke up again...
i dont mean to bitch but jen aniston just pisses me off sometime.
i am totally team brad and ange...old news but still.
everytime i see jen or courtney cox i am like ummmmmm are you still around???
gosh golly
marley and me.......enough said
i dont mean to bitch but jen aniston just pisses me off sometime.
i am totally team brad and ange...old news but still.
everytime i see jen or courtney cox i am like ummmmmm are you still around???
gosh golly
marley and me.......enough said
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Allies the Musical & Broadway Impact
So i went to see Allies the Musical last night down in the Bowery.
If you love the songs of Heart you will love love love this show.
Last night it was the 1st reading so there is alot of work to be done and long road ahead for this show. But i really enjoyed the performances and the plot line of the show.
The show features Chris Hall, Brian Charles Rooney, Celina Carvajal with musical direction by Pau Leschen
for more info...www.alliesthemusical.com
www.celinacarvajal.com
Tonight I went to a meeting at Telsey for Broadway Impact!
for more info go to www.broadwayimpact.com
this is an amazing group of people who are in the theatre community here in nyc starting to spread the message of marriage equality in ny state.
write a letter to your senator!!! that is the best way to contribute
here is a sample letter to ny state senate majority leader malcolm smith!
Dear Senator Malcolm Smith,
Congratulations on being appointed the NY State Senate Majority Leader.
I strongly urge you to keep LGBT right and marriage equality on the 2009 agenda. Thank you for continuing to support equality for all New Yorkers. I look forward to our progress.
Best,
Your Name
Your Street Address
Your E-mail
THANKS GUYS!!!!!! xo
Monday, January 26, 2009
broadway world and playbill.com
sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
wow
things are going fast
anthony starts rehearsals on friday for hair....on broadway...i am sooo proud of him!
hey has been in like a ton of articles today on playbill.com and broadwayworld.com
:):):) so proud of my love MY LOVE....who inspires me more and more each day!
we were also featured together on broadwayworld.com
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Broadway_Speaks_Out_Live_At_The_Duplex_20090126
HELLO 2009
wow
things are going fast
anthony starts rehearsals on friday for hair....on broadway...i am sooo proud of him!
hey has been in like a ton of articles today on playbill.com and broadwayworld.com
:):):) so proud of my love MY LOVE....who inspires me more and more each day!
we were also featured together on broadwayworld.com
http://broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Flash_Broadway_Speaks_Out_Live_At_The_Duplex_20090126
HELLO 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
when is saw annie
Annie-
I went to see Annie with my cousin for my 7th birthday! I was so excited. We went to the local community theatre to see the show. Front row seats. My toes didn't even touch the floor. The lights came up, the music started, I was amazed. These girls who were my age started dancing and singing. Singing about their hard knock life, and about NYC the city i only dreamed of living in.
I went home and sang 'Tomorrow' every day for a year! It was incredible. I wanted to put on the red curly wig and belt it out!!!
What I would not give to be an orphan girl on that stage.
It was the moment I realized the theatre was where I wanted to spend the rest of my life.
desperate measures
now i know people work hard and they love to do it...but i dont like to work hard before noon.
lord have mercy i am a lady!
i need my rest.
well after a long and fun night out with sherry last night i am off to sell shoes bright ass early...it is 8:30AM!!!
knowing me i will be trying the damn things on instead of sellin em.
sample sale.........just me n the ladies of the upper east side! oh goody.
if you have ever talk to one of these ladies you know what i am talking about!
lord have mercy i am a lady!
i need my rest.
well after a long and fun night out with sherry last night i am off to sell shoes bright ass early...it is 8:30AM!!!
knowing me i will be trying the damn things on instead of sellin em.
sample sale.........just me n the ladies of the upper east side! oh goody.
if you have ever talk to one of these ladies you know what i am talking about!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
billy porter interview/sherry vine is glorious
so there is a select group of people in this world who speak out for their rights as gay people and have come out on top. one of those people in bully porter. through out his career billy has spoken very openly about being a part of the lgbt community.
for years i have looked up to him and admired his bravery. i recently read an article that billy wrote for the advocate that just spoke to me on such a human level due to its candidness and openness
a dream came true for me yesterday when i was able to sit down one on one with mr. porter and speak to him about his life, career, and influence on the lgbt world.
thank you mr. porter! you are a true hero and icon to millions of people!
on another note...i have formed an incredible friendship with the fabulous sherry vine recently. if you don't know who sherry is...learn! she is the most real person ever! her drag performances are hysterical and girl and i are riding out to long island tonight to party the night away with a bunch of hetero folks haha! should be a fun time :)
for years i have looked up to him and admired his bravery. i recently read an article that billy wrote for the advocate that just spoke to me on such a human level due to its candidness and openness
a dream came true for me yesterday when i was able to sit down one on one with mr. porter and speak to him about his life, career, and influence on the lgbt world.
thank you mr. porter! you are a true hero and icon to millions of people!
on another note...i have formed an incredible friendship with the fabulous sherry vine recently. if you don't know who sherry is...learn! she is the most real person ever! her drag performances are hysterical and girl and i are riding out to long island tonight to party the night away with a bunch of hetero folks haha! should be a fun time :)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
4:18am
the winter is a funny time i think.
sitting around.
cold.
youtube.
really just being lazy.
i think i like it.
sitting around.
cold.
youtube.
really just being lazy.
i think i like it.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
the show was awesome!!!
so last night was the night of my of my life!
i had an amazing time at the duplex...every single performer was incredible and i even got to meet my idol, justin bond!
here are some clips!
i had an amazing time at the duplex...every single performer was incredible and i even got to meet my idol, justin bond!
here are some clips!
Monday, January 19, 2009
just breathe
tonight is the night.......my nerves are wired....stop drinking coffee!!!
so the evening is going to start with the whole joes pub event then onto broadway speaks out at the duplex.
omg it is snowing!!!
so excited...many emotions flying around today!!!
here we go!!!
xoxoxo
marti
so the evening is going to start with the whole joes pub event then onto broadway speaks out at the duplex.
omg it is snowing!!!
so excited...many emotions flying around today!!!
here we go!!!
xoxoxo
marti
broadway speaks out interviews as of now
so here are all of the interviews to date...featuring allison guinn anthony hollock saycon sengbloh lou liberatore and brian charles rooney
enjoy...comment...share...stay tuned
XOXOXO
-marti
enjoy...comment...share...stay tuned
XOXOXO
-marti
Saturday, January 17, 2009
rose billings-my favorite member of the press
so over the past few months anthony, my partner, and i have been on a whirlwind adventure. we have gone to some amazing events and parties due to or careers. along the way we have met the funniest, most hard work, and ballziest member of the press........rose billings. this lady will go to ever event at every venue no matter what!
she has become so dear to the two of us cause she always takes our picture!!!!!!!
lord knows i love it cause being the diva as i am i sure love a good photo op!
everyone must check her out at broadwayafterdark.com!
she is simply adorable.
in other news remember the duplex show is this monday night SEE YA THERE XOXOXO
here is a photo of anthony and i backstage at liza at the palace (taken by rose ;) )
Friday, January 16, 2009
lance horne
lance is an emmy winning composer who happens to be one of the nicest people i have ever met!
it is our pleasure to invite you to his concert on monday the 19th at 7pm!
my beautiful partner, anthony is in the show as well as justin bond, lea delaria, and john cameron mitchell!!!
the show is at the amazing joe's pub!
thank you lance for this special event!!!!!!!
after that show come to the duplex for even more music, stars, and political goodness at 9:30!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
grassroots fundraising!
Hey Everyone!
so 2009 is going to be a very busy 1st year for MGC Productions.
We are currently working on the online talk show 'broadway speaks out' as well as bringing the show live to the duplex on 1/19. broadway speaks out will also be live at vlada night club on april 12th.
in march we will be producing the show 'midtwenties'. we hope to make this an open ended production in 2009!
mgc is also working on a christmas album featuring some hot talent!
the laramie project is still under way...working on getting the rights! hopefully that happens.
in order to do all this though we need help!
if everyone donates just $5 it will greatly help the company kick off all of our project!
follow the link and make a tax deductible donation!
much love xoxo
mgc productions!
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/2022
so 2009 is going to be a very busy 1st year for MGC Productions.
We are currently working on the online talk show 'broadway speaks out' as well as bringing the show live to the duplex on 1/19. broadway speaks out will also be live at vlada night club on april 12th.
in march we will be producing the show 'midtwenties'. we hope to make this an open ended production in 2009!
mgc is also working on a christmas album featuring some hot talent!
the laramie project is still under way...working on getting the rights! hopefully that happens.
in order to do all this though we need help!
if everyone donates just $5 it will greatly help the company kick off all of our project!
follow the link and make a tax deductible donation!
much love xoxo
mgc productions!
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/2022
Sunday, January 11, 2009
getting things together!
so 2009 is proving to be very very busy!
alot is going on for me and mgc productions.
as you know we have the talk show, the duplex show coming up, and midtwenties to produce in march.
i have now added a show at the famed nyc night club vlada on april 12th! soooooo it is busy!
i hope all of you are doing well...i have a top secret interview for broadway speaks out, tonight, it will be posted in about a month...a very special guest star!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
MARTI
xoxo
alot is going on for me and mgc productions.
as you know we have the talk show, the duplex show coming up, and midtwenties to produce in march.
i have now added a show at the famed nyc night club vlada on april 12th! soooooo it is busy!
i hope all of you are doing well...i have a top secret interview for broadway speaks out, tonight, it will be posted in about a month...a very special guest star!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
MARTI
xoxo
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Brian Charles Rooney!
So in a few hours we will be sitting down with Brian Charles Rooney, the amazing actor known for his gender bending roles on and off broadway!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YxbrpFqOQ
AHH sooo excited!
i'll post the interview later! wish me luck :)
xoxo
marti
UPDATE---HERE IS THE INTERVIEW!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YxbrpFqOQ
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