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LONDON I just got back from a lovely trip to London where I saw 5 shows in the West End (4 will probably be making their way to Broadway next season). Here is my run down SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE - This production was SOOOO fine, and I loved the set (a huge white room that you might find in a museum). All of the color, composition, tension, balance and harmony were achieved with projections. The effect was stunning. That, in combination with some very fine performances, made for an eventful evening. If you are in London soon, you should check it out. HAY FEVER with JUDI DENCH - A fine production of this seldom performed Noel Coward comedy. Dame J D pulls it off splendidly. EVITA - This brand new revival (only opened the week prior) is very very grand. The sets are on par with a very large opera, and make for a very interesting effect once Eva moves to the city. The actress playing Eva is actually Argentinian, and it was very interesting hearing her perform with her natural accent. She is only about 5' tall, and Peron is well over 6', so you really feel as if this woman is somewhat Napoleonic in her drive to take over the country. Che is very pretty too (provides the eye candy that Mandy Patinkin never could hope to achieve. :) DONKEY'S YEARS - This Michael Frayn (Noises Off) comedy is enjoying a splendid revival. As you would expect, this is a very well written farce with lots of door slamming, mistaken identity and wacky British characters. Not to miss! I wish I could have told you about ROCK N ROLL, the new Tom Stoppard play, but unfortunately, the show was sold out. I got there about 2 hours before curtain to wait for a return, but there were already close to 20 people ahead of me. With an average of 5 tickets returned per night, I left. If you are planning a trip to London you should book early for this one. It is a hit! Instead, I moseyed over to the Victoria Palace and got a return for BILLY ELLIOT (My 3rd time seeing this show). This show continues to be a HUGE hit, and should do very very well when it comes to Broadway. I saw a young Asian boy play Billy, and he was magnificient.
WE LOVE THE NY TIMES They are such a strong supporter of our Times SQ Event. Click here to see the ad that is running in the paper. You better be coming to the event on May 10! Have you rsvp'd? Click here to see party info!.
TIS THE SEASON - redux I am a popular boy! God knows I can't turn down an invitation to an opening night! many many new events in the last week. Here is my take:
HOT FEET - My favorite part of this new musical (featuring the sounds of Earth Wind and Fire) was when 6 shirtless muscle bound black men strut themselves onstage and do the Serpentine Fire. Hubba Hubba. Check out the website.
FUNDRAISERS = GREAT PLACES TO MEET A HUSBAND Arent we about meeting your needs? Here are some GREAT fundraisers that have proven themselves as great opportunities to meet a smart, single, socially minded, professional man. Check out these two events! 1)
Monday May 8 Join New York's Gay Men's Chorus for Out On Stage , their annual gala fundraiser. Out on Stage will include both silent and live auctions, fabulous food and open bar. Come bid on Travel Packages, Spa Dates, Fine Dining, Broadway Shows, Art and the chance to conduct the New York City Gay Men's Chorus from the stage of Carnegie Hall. Current donation include premium items from Lord and Taylor, Prada, and Kenneth Cole just to name a few. This year's event will feature special performances by Broadway and New York Stars including:
Tickets are $100 ($75 tax-deductible contribution). Ticket includes Open Bar, Hors d'Oeuveres, Cabaret Performances and Silent and Live Auctions. 2)
SPONSORS: Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, Daryl Roth Productions, Conde Nast Publications, InStyle,Think MTV, The Advocate, Gay City News, GO NYC, HX, NEXT, TheMenEvent.com SILENT AUCTION: Jonathan Adler, Louis FERAUD, Brian Gorman Photography, The Donna Karan Company, Steven Meisel Photography, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, TAM Brazilian Airlines, 1 week stay in Belize and more. Join us in honoring exceptional high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their communities, as we recognize them for their accomplishments and award them each $2500 scholarships. Info: 631.431.8815 or lepreziosi@aol.com
Hey - Jock enthusiasts - Check out this event
SPORTS
BALL TIS THE SEASON April is just about the busiest theatre going month of the year. For a show-queen like me I am in heaven (ok sometimes hell when you are stuck in a bad show with no way out and no intermission in site). But so far - this month has been heavenly. Here is my take:
BIG LIPS Just found the Ford Model website - I have never seen so many beautiful men with huge lips. SAVE
THE DATE ** WED MAY 10TH ** SAVE THE DATE ** CONFESSIONS
OF A MORMON BOY's Gay Singles Night
was so succcessful in March, that they are doing it again!
Back from Asbury Park Spent the weekend in the lovely town of Asbury Park, NJ. They had what is known as Gay Bowling weekend - a monthly affair which gathers all of the boys at the local bowling alley. It was a hoot. I guess you can say that we have the gay bowling leagues up here, but this was more like a night at Splash with balls and pins. Fun Times. Can you believe that the year is almost 1/6 gone?
I
had a great time on Saturday at the HRC Gala. Thom and Kyan from
Queer Eye sat at my table, which was right next to the stars from
Law and Order SVU and the Boy Meets Boy reality stars. Good times!
"You take the good,
you take the bad." These girls take it all. Ok Guys - did you read the NY Times yesterday? If you did, you would have read the incredible RAVE review for I LOVE YOU BECAUSE , the new musical that just opened at the Village Theatre. The show is a modern-day
telling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, and stars a great
6 person cast including some hotties (see pic left) and Stephanie
D'ambruzio from Avenue Q.
Answer the following question
correctly, and you could win 4 tickets to see RING OF FIRE on Tuesday,
February 28th at 8PM Back from the Cruise I had a GREAT time on my big Gay cruise with Altantis Events. Such a great time in fact, that I booked my room on the same cruise next year. Join me! For PHOTOS from the cruise - including many, many hotties - click here. Week of non-stop fun
Wednesday night I went to the first preview of RING OF FIRE - the new Johnny Cash musical. Speaking of hotties, Tony Award winner Jerrod Emmick is a perpetual hottie, he just never ages (below 4th from the left). He looks amazing and sings like a dream. Check him out in person by calling Telecharge.com at 212.239.6200.
Next HX Connex Announced It is going to be held on Wed Feb 22. Celebs include Juris Kupris - Hubba Hubba. More details
GREENER I met the actors from Greener at the January HX Connex event. THe one showing his rump is absolutely adorable. For more details, check out our Gay On Stage page.
Happy New Year! I hope ya'll had a nice fun New Year's Eve. I had a blast at the Times Square Alliance VIP Sponsor Party. We had about 30 of us members of TheMenEvent attend, and I must say that everyone was a hottie! Plus we flirted with some of the hottest str8 boys (all very gay friendly if you know what I mean). See the pics! Work with us! We are looking for a Broadway Marketing Assistant/Gay Target Marketing Assistant here at HHC Marketing. Read the job description. Enter the LITTLE DOG LAUGHED Sweepstakes Want to win a pair of tickets
to THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED (that HOT new gay play about a life in
Hollywood as a closeted gay actor....hmmm wonder
December 29, 2005 Back from Virginia I spent a nice week in with my mom and bro and bro in law (yea all of the boys in the Hysell house are gay gay gay). They are all in Charlottesville va (yee haw), but i must say that for xmas I wanted to get my mom a wireless connection, or at least dsl. She only has dial up (thru aol) and it was like pulling teeth to even check my work email. I tried to search out a wireless in her neighborhood, but she lives in a retirement community and NO ONE has wireless. Oy. Forget peace on earth - I want everyone to have dsl and wireless. Wouldnt that make the world a better place. I think so. :) My favorite gift? I got the SodaClub. I love it.
I saw it at one of mom's friend's houses (You know the type - watches QVC all day long?), and I must say it is the coolest kitchen gadget. I can make any soda I want and there are a TON of flavors. Don't bother with that trendy chocolate fountain. This year - i predict that the Soda Club will be the it gift.
New Year's Eve Party Update Thanks to everyone who has purchased their tickets to the Times Square Alliance VIP Party! I am told that they have a special area sectioned off for us - on the south end of the big room, closer to the restrooms. By now you should have received an email from Jenny Baily at the Alliance. If not - email me and we can get you in contact with her. Woo Hoo! See you there! New Year's Day Party -Saint At Large If you are not hungover from the eve - and still in the mood to party it up - check out THE SAINT AT LARGE® New Year’s Day Night 2006 Party, 8 PM Sunday, January 1st until 8 AM Monday. Music: Chris Cox & David Knapp & JonJon Battles. The party takes place at Pacha NYC, 618 West 46th Street. For details and ticket info - go to Saintatlarge.com. 'Brokeback Mountain' a Box Office Success
"Brokeback Mountain" posted the highest per-screen average over the film-flush holiday weekend. The film earned $13,599 per theater, compared with $9,305 for weekend winner "King Kong" and $8,225 for "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Read the AP article. Ricky Martin and Beach Buddy
This item is dedicated
to a co worker who is is a super fan. Now I hate sand in my
speedo as much as the next person, so it is nice to see that Richy
Martin and his beach going euphamism are not fans of sand as well.
Good to know that they are just like you and me. Check
out more pics of Ricky Martin and his
beach bum, er yoga partner at A
Socialite's Life. December 14 , 2005 Strichie! Just got back from seeing Elaine Stritch and the New York City Gay Men's Chorus at Carnegie Hall. What a hoot. She forgot the words to "We need a little xmas" from Mame, but she brought the house down. Before leaving the stage, she even made the conductor do the ending again (where she messed up) so she could get it right! The audience just ate her up.
December 13 , 2005 Calling all Blog-ers or Blog-Fans Do you have a favorite blog? Do you blog? Please recommend your favorite stuff. What Do You Want From Us? So I am taking a poll. As we prepare for the new year, what sort of new events would you like us to undertake?
Well, Off Broadway that is. You probably have heard of CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY, the award winning play by Steven Fales. It has been performed all over the country, won an award at the 2004 NY Fringe Festival, was just performed as part of a huge benefit at Lincoln Center. Well, the play is going to be transfering to a Big Time Off Broadway venue - the So Ho Playhouse, with performances beginning on Jan 27. I saw the show at the Fringe, and I really, reallyenjoyed it. So check it out! Learn all about a Mormon boy who goes thru excommunication, hustling, prostitution and lots of other really compelling stuff - while stying to maintain his Donny Osmond Smile. Click here to find out more.
The Mormon Boy himself will be one of the celebrities at the Jan 17 HX Connex event. Details.
After getting shut out of showings all weekend long, I finally was able to see Brokeback Mountain tonight. I was so affected, that at the end of the film, I could not even speak. I just sat there, until well into the credits, before I could even speak to my friend who came with. On the way out spoke to one of those staff people who stand at the exit (you know - the ones who say "Thank You for Coming to Loews"), I asked her if everyone cries like this after seeing this movie. She laughed and said, pretty much. Glad to know I am not the only cry baby out there. Congrats to Brokeback on their 7 Golden Globe Nominations. The Cowboys are testing the Oscar Waters. Join THEMENEVENT.COM for New Years Eve SO, this year, TheMenEvent.com
has worked with the Alliance, and I am now able to offer access
to this exclusive party for our members. PLUS - but we
got you a discount at over 40% off!! I have to tell you - the price
is SO worth it. Last year's event was probably the best New Years
Eve I have ever had! To be right there, in the midst of that excitement,
and not have to wait outdoors for hours without a bathroom, and
to be with friends - what a great time!
November 23, 2005 Gobble Gobble Happy Turkey Eve! I love the day before Thanksgiving in the big city. Balloon previews, people scrambling to get the fixings for din din, workers working the internet instead of actually doing work! Such fun! Marketing means that you work with other marketers at other companies, and no one else is working today, so we are cleaning. Helloise would be so proud of us. Hot Boyz How many of you have seen Altar Boyz? If you have not seen this amazing show - you need to go - now! It is one of my favorite shows, and the guys are so talented and so so handsome. Not everyone has their own website, but take a second and check out of the personal website of James Royce Edwards (center above, he plays "Luke") and Dennis Moench (far right above, he plays "Abraham"). World's Ugliest Dog Passes away
November 20, 2005 The birth of the blog! What a big day this is for me. I have been waiting in the wings reading other's writing. Now I emerge so to speak. Today I went to the Big Gay Expo at the Javits Center. I brought a first timer with me - my new friend Paul Peppers. He is in town working with the Big Apple Circus (Living with the Carnie Folk, as he puts it). He had such a ball going from booth to booth getting any free thing they were giving out. I nabbed a great bag from Troy at the SIngapore AIrlines booth, plus a plush Snoopy from the Met Life booth, and lots of pens and such from every other booth. We left before it got super duper busy (those queens must have still been in church I reckon. A big high point was running into my favorite model from our HX Connex party - Kevin. You will love to know that Kevin is a former AF model, a former military boy, and a full time sweetheart. Those Eyes!!!
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ME! My visit just to happened to coincide with EURO-PRIDE
- this year taking place in London. And lucky you, I attended
all of the events with camera in hand, and you reap the benefits!
LT
OF INISHMORE - Went to the opening night party on
5/3. Lots of celebs! Did you know that Mathew Modine
is TALL? He has to be 6 3 at least. And - he is one
of those handsome men that just ages so well. He has got to
have the largest head I have seen on a man in a very long time (I
don't mean cocky, just BIG). The show is really really funny
and quite the hit. 
TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
OUT
ON STAGE
LIVE OUT LOUD Presents The
Young Trailblazers, 5th ANNUAL GALA, 
Well,
ever since returning from my cruise, I have been one busy boy! On
Tuesday night I saw a preview of 
Confessions
of a Mormon Boy Goes OFF!
Last
year I had the lucky opportunity to go to the "Official" Times Square
Alliance VIP NEW YEARS EVE Party. It had an open bar, buffet, dancing,
gift bags, and best of all - a great indoor view (with bathrooms,
unlike those millions outside) to see all the action. PLUS - there
was a private outdoor viewing area, right in front of the building
to see the ball drop. What an amazing experience! Shirley Jones
was there! I partied with Mrs. Partirdge! 
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