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Comedy Newswire Article Details Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:41 August 6th Get Another Dose of "American Midol" Monday, August 6 at 7pm. Get another dose of "American Midol" with The LionHearted Players and Punch 59 Sketch Comedy, A Vaudeville Variety Show at The Sage Theater at 711 7th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Street) "American Midol cures your ills!" - TimesSquare.com "Excellent Show! They were truly nuts . . . and the one who put it over the top was the magician (Dave Cremin). He was very funny. I can't remember when I laughed so hard." - Sue Hucko, Freelance Writer, Crossroads Theatre Guild The Lion Kings of comedy are back with another ferociously funny variety show; presenting an evening of 21st century vaudeville on Monday, August 6, in the heart of Times Square at the Sage Theater, located at 711 7th Avenue (between 47th & 48th Street). Join the Lionhearted Players at 7 p.m. for an evening of magic, merriment and music with some of the best talent New York City has to offer in their variety show titled "American Midol: Bigger, Badder, Crabbier!" Presenting: Sketch comedy by PUNCH 59, with Jen Ryan, Rik Sansone, and Melanie Keegan (since 1996, sketch comedy the way it ought to be: funny!) plus Out of this World Magic with Magician Dave Cremin (www.outofthisworldmagic.com); and from SpikeTV.com’s Geek Ray Vision, stand-up comedian Rob Gorden, with special guests singer/songwriter Michael Aquino, and comedienne Becky Yamamoto. An Entertainment Industry Networking event produced by Powella Productions under the auspices of Paradox Productions. Arrive early at 6:30 for networking and drinks. Showcase starts at 7pm. Reception to meet performers and producers following the show. Tickets: $15 at door day of the show/ $10 in advance. (And, how refreshing! There is no drink minimum, drink as much or as little as you would like!) Powell Leonard & The LionHearted Players Variety Show - Monday, August 6 "You'll Roar with Laughter!" For more info call: Powella Productions at 718-482-8790 E-mail: Powelleon@earthlink.net www.LionHeartedPlayers.com www.punch59comedy.com Directions: SUBWAY: N/R to 49th St., 1/9 to 50th St., F/V or B/D to 47th-50th St. 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 Miss Ella have produced variety, music, and comedy shows featuring some of New York's most talented singers and comedians. Powella productions' The LionHearted Players have performed to packed houses all over New York City including Don't Tell Mama's, Danny's Skylight, the Broadway Comedy Club, and the Undercroft Performance Space. The Lionhearted Players are excited to be featuring sketch comedy with the talented Martiza Salazar. 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 Michael Aquino, Melanie Keegan, Jen Ryan (original PUNCH 59 castmember & FringeNYC '04 Outstanding Performance Award), and Rik Sansone (Summer '69). 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 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 ROB GORDEN gets Lewis Black angry over Larry David things. It's his schtick. Rob was part of the award winning musical comedy duo The Rob and Mark Show which performed with the LionHearted Players since 2002. Rob was also the co-host of GEEK RAY VISION on SpikeTV. BECKY YAMAMOTO is a comedienne by night, and kick-ass musician after that playing in New York's favorite all-girl experimental coverband Stickerbook. Stickerbook is an all-girl coverband with heart! They will make all your dreams come true, especially dreams about people getting dressed up and playing twisted versions of pop hits on weird instruments. http://stickerbooknyc.com/ - 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