“JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS” TO CELEBRATE 35TH ANNIVERSARY ON AIR WITH 3-PART SPECIAL
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JAMIE deROY & FRIENDS
KICKS OFF 35TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
WITH THREE PART SPECIAL
FEATURING
JAMIE deROY, DAISY EAGAN, BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL,
DONNA MCKECHNIE, BRANDON VICTOR DIXON, CHUCK COOPER
AND MORE!
New York, NY (January 16, 2025) – Producer Jamie deRoy announced today that her hit cable television program, “Jamie deRoy & friends” will kick off its 35th year on air with a brand new, three-part special airing on Monday, January 20th, Monday, February 3rd, and Monday, February 17th at 8:00pm ET. The special is a celebration of cabaret performances, as deRoy’s award-winning cabaret show of the same name also celebrates its 35th anniversary milestone this year.
The January 20th episode (Part 1) features performances from Jamie deRoy at Steve McGraw’s, Marni Nixon at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Howard McGillin at Green Room 42, Jerry Orbach at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, Nancy LaMott at Caroline’s, Paul Balfour at Steve McGraw’s, Natalie Douglas at Birdland Theater, and Daisy Eagan at Florence Gould Hall.
The February 3rd episode (Part 2) features Jamie deRoy and Euan Morton at the Metropolitan Room, Brian Stokes Mitchell at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater, Bryce Pinkham at Birdland, Donna McKechnie at Birdland, Paulo Szot at Birdland, Ray Jessell at Dillon’s, and Brandon Victor Dixon at Birdland.
The February 17th episode (Part 3) features Julie Gold at Birdland, Steve Allen at Steve McGraw’s, Tonya Pinkins at 54 Below, Karen Mason at Birdland, Lucie Arnaz at the Metropolitan Room, Chuck Cooper at Birdland and Well-Strung (Edmund Bagnell, Christopher Marchant, Daniel Shevlin, and Trevor Wadleigh) at Birdland.
Jamie deRoy & friends is directed and co-hosted by Barry Kleinbort and produced by Russell Bouthiller. Music directors of these episodes are Rod Hausen and Ron Abel. Jamie deRoy & friends airs on Spectrum Channel 1993 and Verizon FIOS Channel 37. Check your local listings for more information.
A frequent presence on the New York cabaret scene, Jamie deRoy has produced “Jamie deRoy & friends” for over 34 years. For the last decade, “Jamie deRoy & friends” has benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund and several other charitable organizations.
Jamie deRoy, instantly recognizable for her iconic silver mane and omnipresent grin, is a perennial force in the world of show business and a beloved figure amidst New York’s cultural landscape, with an illustrious career spanning Broadway, cabaret, film, and television. Over the years, she has cemented her reputation as a prolific producer, an engaging performer, and a generous humanitarian, whose work has left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and beyond.
Her producing career began almost serendipitously but quickly grew into the stuff of New York legend. Her role as a producer on more than 150 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions has earned her a staggering 14 Tony Awards and a diverse list of credits ranging from beloved revivals like Merrily We Roll Along and Gypsy to daring new works such as Leopoldstadt, The Ferryman, and Stereophonic.
Beyond Broadway, Jamie maintains a powerful presence on the New York nightclub scene. Her long running Jamie deRoy & friends series has spawned nine albums on the Harbinger and PS Classics labels.In addition to providing best-in-class entertainment offerings to a loyal fanbase, these shows have raised funds for numerous charitable causes, including The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund).
Jamie’s reach extends into television, where she has made a significant impact with her Emmy-nominated variety show Jamie deRoy & friends. A pioneering figure in public access television, her show has aired for more than 34 years, bringing the best of New York’s nightlife and theater scene directly into viewers’ homes. Her credits also include producing award-winning documentaries like Rick McKay’s “Broadway: The Golden Age” and its sequel “Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age,” which celebrate the history and legacy of Broadway through the personal stories of its most prominent figures.
In addition to her 14 Tony Awards, her mantel boasts nine MAC Awards, 15 Drama Desk Awards, four Audience Choice Awards, and 13 Drama League Awards. Her dedication to promoting and supporting theater has also earned her the MJHI Manhattan Jewish Hall of Fame honor and various Lifetime Achievement recognitions from prestigious organizations such as CaB Magazine and The York Theatre.
As a performer, she has graced both the stage and the screen with memorable roles in iconic films such as GoodFellas and Raging Bull, and television appearances in shows like “Alice,” “Knight Rider”, and “Spider-Man.” On stage she has performed alongside René Auberjonois in The Threepenny Opera and under Barry Manilow’s musical direction in The Drunkard.
Jamie deRoy’s decades-long career stands as a testament to her deep commitment to fostering the creative spirit of the city, making her an enduring and influential figure in New York’s live entertainment world.
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