Gayfest NYC, a festival of plays and musicals that has taken place in the past but is re-launching this year, will be presented at the TBG Arts Center May 9-June 2.
The festival — which includes new works by LGBT authors or works that spotlight gay-friendly subject matter — is produced by Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman.
Board members of Gayfest NYC include Terrence McNally, Kate Clinton, Charles Busch and Mario Cantone.
A Kiss From Alexander
Book and lyrics by Stephan DeGhelder
Music by Brad Simmons
Co-produced by Dennis Grimaldi Productions
New York premiere
May 24-June 2
A musical about a director "staging Alexander Was Great!, an over-the-top gay musical that portrays the ancient Macedonian world conqueror as a royal party animal."
Three readings are still to be announced. The festival has also established a new scholarship fund for The Harvey Milk High School.
A cocktail party will take place April 13 to kick off the festival and to raise funds for the scholarship. The event will feature a presentation of short excerpts from a few festival offerings. For details about the event call (212) 868-5570.
TBG Arts Center is located at 312 West 36th Street in Manhattan. Tickets to the festival will be available by calling (212) 351-3101. For more information visit www.GAYFESTNYC.com.
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