A HUNDRED YEARS OF BREAK-THROUGH SONGS BY WOMEN

NEW OFF-BROADWAY REVUE "HER SONG" WORLD PREMIERES AT TRIAD BEGINNING JANUARY 14

A HUNDRED YEARS OF BREAK-THROUGH SONGS BY WOMEN

OUTSTANDING CAST OF LEADING LADIES INCLUDES B.J. CROSBY, NINA HENNESSY, TERRI
KLAUSNER AND DEBORAH TRANELLI

(December 16, 2005) "Her Song," a new musical revue celebrating the musical
milestones of some of the most influential women songwriters of the past
century, begins performances at The Triad Theatre, 158 West 72nd Street, on Saturday
January 14 at 7pm. Co-conceived and co-written by Brenda and Barry Levitt,
"Her Song" is directed by Barry Levitt, the longtime former music and artistic
director of the 92nd Street Y's prestigious "Lyrics and Lyricists" concert
series. The world premiere Off-Broadway engagement of "Her Song" (which is
open-ended, with an opening date to be announced) is produced by Barbara M. Fisher,
Ed & Dot Slade, and Michael Tanchum. Performances are Saturdays at 7pm and
Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $40 and are on sale now through TheaterMania.com at
(212) 352-3101 or online at www.theatermania.com (There is a 2 drink minimum.) Running time is 90 minutes.

The cast-of-four stars a power-pack of leading ladies -- B.J. Crosby, Nina
Hennessy, Terri Klausner and Deborah Tranelli. Under the music direction of
Barry Levitt, "Her Song" pours out a cornucopia of hits, novelty songs and
obscure curiosities by a wide variety of some of the finest female tunesmiths
America has ever produced. This panoramic compendium of songs by women, stretching
as far back as Nora Bayes (who wrote the lyrics to "Shine On Harvest Moon" for
the Ziegfeld Follies of 1908) all the way to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" and
beyond, traces the accomplishments of multiple generations of women songwriters.

Taken as a whole, the impact of these women writers, who write or wrote for
the stage, film and popular recordings, is still vastly underrated. While some
toiled for others, and many performed their own creations, the range of
musical and generational styles and sensibilities is stunning and illuminating.
Among the songwriters and singer-songwriters represented are Dorothy Fields,
Carolyn Leigh, Peggy Lee, Billie Holliday, Edith Piaf, Carole King, Stevie Nicks,
Carly Simon, Donna Summer, Marilyn Bergman, Betty Comden and Cynthia Weil.

Among the songs interpreted in "Her Song" are such timely touchstones as "The
Way We Were" (Bergman), "Natural Woman" (King), "God Bless the Child"
(Holiday), "A Good Day" (Lee) "The Way You Look Tonight" (Fields), "La Vie en Rose"
(Edith Piaf) and "America the Beautiful" penned by a so-called one-hit wonder
Katharine Lee Bates.

The Tony-nominated B.J. Crosby starred on Broadway in the Grammy-winning
"Smokey Joe's Café," as well as in "One Mo' Time," Harlem Song," "Chicago" and
"The Life." Nina Hennessy was featured on Broadway in "Cats," "Les Miserables,"
"Dream Girls," and "Annie" among others. Terri Klausner performed the starring
role in "Evita" on tour and Broadway and was featured in "A Chorus Line" and
"Sophisticated Ladies." Deborah Tranelli was Phyllis for eleven seasons on
Dallas, and starred Off-Broadway in "Tallulah's Party" as well as in
touring/regional productions of "Company," "Kismet" and "Man of La Mancha."

Barry Levitt, the producing artistic director of "Lyrics and Lyricists" from
1997 to 2003, is the highly acclaimed Broadway music director, arranger and
conductor whose list of credits include "Little Shop of Horrors," "Swinging on a
Star," "Catskills on Broadway," "Rockefeller Center Christmas on Ice,"
"Taking my Turn" on Great Performances on PBS, and as guest conductor of The Boston
Pops, The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, The Detroit Pops and The St. Louis
Pops.

“THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT” INFILTRATES MANHATTAN

“THE ACCIDENTAL PERVERT” INFILTRATES MANHATTAN

A Revealing Comedic Solo Show About An Ex-Porn Addict Who Poignantly Transforms His Life Through Love

New York, NY – The Triad Theater is proud to present a limited engagement of The Accidental Pervert, written and performed by Andrew Goffman, and directed by Charles Messina (Cirque Jacqueline, Mercury). Performances will run from February 2, 2006 to February 24, 2006 at The Triad Theater (158 West 72^nd St.) in NYC. 10% of the proceeds from the show will go to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids.

The Accidental Pervert is an unexpectedly warmhearted one-man show about a boy’s coming of age via a childhood studded with perpetual pornography. When young Andrew happens upon his father’s collection of pornographic videotapes, it sparks an addiction to pornography that affects the way he sees women, sexuality and himself. Only when he later falls in love and has a daughter is he able to challenge his views.

Playwright/Actor Andrew Goffman takes his audience on a hilarious and self-deprecating journey into his world of video vixens, shocking pictorials, and an array of X-Rated fantasies, illuminating his struggle to define what it means to be a man, from puberty into adulthood.

Andrew Goffman has been touring the comedy circuit since 1997, performing in over 150 comedy clubs including: Caroline’s, Catch A Rising Star, The Comic Strip, Rascals and across the border in Canada’s popular Yuk Yuks. As an actor, he has appeared in such films as The First Wives Club and the independent comedy, The Stand In. On stage, Andy performed at New York’s Soho Playhouse in the Off-Broadway hit Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral.

Director Charles Messina is best known for his work on the Off-Broadway hit Cirque Jacqueline, the one-woman show about the life of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Messina also directed and penned the Off-Broadway hit monodrama Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God, about the life of rocker Freddie Mercury. Currently, Messina is directing the musical Be My Love, about the tragic life of legendary tenor Mario Lanza, which is being produced by Sonny Grosso and Phil Ramone.

PERFORMANCE INFO:

The Triad Theater - 158 West 72^nd Street between Broadway & Columbus Avenue in NYC

Limited Engagement: February 2 - February 24, 2006 (Thursdays & Fridays at 7pm)

No one under 17 will be admitted

Admission: $20 plus 2-drink minimum ($15 students/seniors with valid ID at the door)

To purchase tickets call 212-868-4444 or visit http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ACC3

For more information visit http://www.theaccidentalpervert.com

Running time: 1 hour & 20 minutes

The Moogy Klingman Holiday Choir with Special Guest Professor Irwin Corey

This holiday season don't sit home like a bump on a log. Join us celebrating the holidaze at the Triad Theater. Hear some of your favorite Xmas and Holiday songs and it all goes to charity, the nite before Christmas eve.

There are going to many great singers in the Holiday Choir. Moogy will be singing the song he co-wrote, "You gotta have Friends" and Ian Lloyd will be doing a holiday choir version of his hit "Brother Louie"! Many other guest stars and surprises - don't miss this holiday treat and charity event! With songs from "White Christmas" to "Santa's Coming to Town" you're gonna love it! - Come see us!

The Moogy Klingman Holiday Choir

with special guest the "World's Foremost Authority"

Professor Irwin Corey!
at the Triad Theater, 158 w. 72nd st.
Friday, Dec. 23rd. 8 pm

Moogy's all star choir will be singing all your favorite

Christmas and Holiday songs.
Bring old coats for the New York Cares coat drive

Bring canned goods for City Havest's food drive

- to help feed and cloth New York's poor!
The admission plus part of the drink sales will go

to the Red Cross for aid to Katrina victims

tkts $10 - 2 drink min.

Reservations email: moogyking@aol.com or call 212 7240242

www.Moogymusic.com and www.triadnyc.com

Soap Star ILENE KRISTEN Performing Friday Jan. 13th @ 9pm

ILENE KRISTEN (Roxy in One Life To Live & Daytime Emmy Nominee) will be returning
the Triad for a great night of music.    
Ilene Kristen as the wild Roxy Balsom on “One Life To Live”, Kristen is a breath of fresh air in a
stagnant soap world. This multi-talented actress has been a daytime regular since 1975,
when she created the role of Delia on the also legendary “Ryan’s Hope”She made her Broadway debut in "Henry, Sweet, Henry" and then went on to originate the role of
Patty Simcox in "Grease." On Broadway she also appeared as the infamous Leona Helmsley in
"Mayor," based on Ed Koch's book.

$20 Cover & a 2 drink minimum
Reservations are recommended 212-362-2511 or online by clicking the Reservations Icon on
www.triadnyc.com


  

Soprano's Star Vincent Pastore at the Triad this afternoon

Vincent Pastore "Big Pussy Bonpensiero" from the Sopranos was in the Theater today for a reading of Charles Messina's new play. Charles's other new show The Accidental Pervert will be performed during the month of March. Show Schedule will be posted shortly.

The Black & White Series For Singer-Pianists

The Black & White Series For Singer-Pianists
A monthly series featuring New York City's burgeoning singer-pianists.  This show will
feature Oli Rockberger (www.olirockberger.com)& Jamie Rattner (www.jamierattner.com)
December 14th @ 7PM, $5 Cover & a 2 drink minimum

Jazz Artist Joshua Wolff's Vocal & Piano Debut

The Triad will be presenting Joshua Wolff on December 20th @ 9:15 pm. Joshua has been heard accompanying Jazz Great Mark Murphy at the Blue Note and is the band leader of Mark's cutting edge vocal Jazz workshops. With a humor and style all his own he will be introducing New York audiences to his virtuoso pianism and distinct vocal allure. Music Charge $10 & a 2 Drink Minimum

Kami Lyle

Kami Lyle has been signed to a residency at the Triad. Kami has toured extensively throughout the United States. In addition to her own shows, she has opened for Lyle Lovett, Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, NRBQ, Duncan Shiek & 10,000 Maniacs.
Kami’s first album, “Blue Cinderella,” produced by Hugh Padgham (Sting, Melissa Etheridge, Phil Collins) put her on VH1 with the single “Polka Dots” and was well-received by critics and fans alike. With a distinctive new voice and unique style, this singer/songwriter, trumpet player/pianist has a powerful impact on audiences, leaving listeners spellbound with the musical potions she creates. Best Albums of 1997: Billboard (Timothy White & Jim Bessman)
“Young lady with a horn and a fresh take on pop.” Billboard
“Pure cool.” USA Today

Wednesday December 21 @ 9:15, Monday January 23 @ 7:00, Saturday February @ 9:00

Kids Helping Kids Benefit raises $1400. for a Great Cause

It was a great night of music for a great cause. We'd like to thank Kim Polsen of the Whiteweld Foundation, Andrea Baumgarten of Steffles Productions, Gina Ferranti of Next Step Promotions & the sponsors of the event: Dylans Candy Bar, The Whiteweld Foundation, The Ferrara Family, The NE Patriots, The NY / NJ Metostars and the artists John Lardieri and William Hart Strecker. A big congrats to Stefanie Fink for making the night a great success.

Carolyn Leonhart lead back-up Vocalist for Steely Dan signed to play January 11th @ 9pm

Carolyn has worked as lead back-up vocalist with Steely Dan through eight years, three world tours, two albums, and four Grammys. "I have always written songs, but I'm not a trained musician," she explains. "I've learned everything by doing, and by watching my writing idols, Donald Fagen, Walter Becker and my father. Observing each of them in the moment, creating their magic, has been an intoxicating thing to witness and be a part of."

Benefit tonight for Kids Helping Kids

Tonights benefit at 9pm will feature entertainment by former London / Sire Recording Artist John Lardieri and the William Hart Strecker Band. Silent Auction & Raffle will feature a Tom Brady (New England Patriots) autographed football, a Tony Meola soccer ball (NY/NJ Metrostars), and a Custom Designed Candy Tonka Truck from Dylans Candy Bar. Tickets are a $20 minimum donation (+2 drink min.) For Reservations: 212-362-2511

Al Franken & Cynthia Nixon attend Bush is Bad

Al Franken & Cynthia Nixon attended Bush is Bad in September. The show has been getting rave reviews from the press and just extended it's run.