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Comedy Newswire Article Details Mon, 14 May 2007 13:26:34 The LionHearted Players present "AMERICAN MIDOL": An evening of Comedy & Magic - Monday, May 21st at 7:00pm Join The LionHearted Players as they present their latest twisted comedy /variety show, featuring the New York City debut of Miami sketch comedy troupe PUNCH 59, "The Rob And Mark Show" (SpikeTV's "Geek Ray Vision") and out-of-this-world magical comedy with Magician Dave Cremin! PUNCH 59 (1996-2001) was South Florida's only sketch comedy troupe, logging over 165 performances. The Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel calls PUNCH 59 randy, rowdy, scathing satire" and the Miami New Times hailed them as "bold, original, sophisticated sketch comedy." After a large dose of electricity, PUNCH 59 is proud to be revived and performing again in New York City and features Jen Ryan (original PUNCH 59 castmember & FringeNYC '04 Outstanding Performance Award), Rik Sansone (Summer '69), Amir Darvish (Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God), and Kate Stuetzel. PUNCH 59 alums have appeared in theatre, TV, commercials, films, and voice-overs, and include Jill Michele-Melian (MAD-TV & Reno 911!), Karen Gordon (Legally Blonde II), Larry Robinson (Sergeant Kabukiman) and David Brownstein (The West Wing) www.punch59comedy.com THE ROB AND MARK SHOW is a two-man musical comedy/stand-up show in the grand, insane tradition of the Smothers Brothers, Blues Brothers and Tenacious D! Rob Gorden and Mark Douglas have been performing with the LionHearted Players since 2002 and are the hosts of GEEK RAY VISION on Spiketv.com. www.myspace.com/ therobandmarkshow MAGICIAN DAVE CREMIN puts a twisted spin on old tricks, combining stand-up with magic, illusion, and sleight of hand. You may want to leave the kids - and your larger bills - at home.this ain't your kids' birthday party magic show! www.outofthisworldmagic.com THE LIONHEARTED PLAYERS began as an actor's workshop in the LES' Planet One Cafe in 2001. Since then, producers (and spouses) Powell Leonard and Ella Louise have produced variety, music, and comedy shows featuring some of New York's most talented singers and comedians. The LionHearted Players have performed to packed houses all over New York City including Don't Tell Mama's, Danny's Skylight, Undercroft Performance Space, and are proud to be making their debut at the Broadway Comedy Club. www.thelionheartedplayers.com LionHearted Players present "AMERICAN MIDOL" - An evening of Comedy, Music and Magic Monday, May 21 @ 7:00pm - Broadway Comedy Club - 318 West 53rd Street (@ 8th Ave.) NO COVER (2 drink minimum)-reservations suggested - 212-757-2323 Complimentary Admission for Industry Professionals - call (718) 482-8790 - READ MORE - SOURCE: COMEDYNEWSWIRE.COM Articles are provided for the public and private use of our readers. Re-publication in any form allowed with credits to ComedyNewswire.com - Copyright 2005 Don Lokke. Submit your comedy news release CLICK HERE