ABOUT #GGNYC
Traveled down the road and back again...
Hilarious Camp Trio, The Golden Gays™ NYC, burst onto the scene in the Summer of 2017. First at RuPaul's DragCon NYC 2017, and then at the famed Rue-La-Rue Cafe in Washington Heights, New York. Since then, they have performed sold-out engagements Off-Broadway at Theatre Row, The Laurie Beechman Theatre and The Duplex, regionally at The Asbury Hotel, The Music Box Supper Club and The Pilgrim House and have garnered a loyal and loving fan base (#FriendOfClayton).
They set their sites beyond Broadway and took their Golden Girls Musical Revue “Hot Flashbacks” on a mini tour to Pittsburgh, PA, Cumberland, MD, Baltimore, MD and Asbury Park, NJ becoming the toast of the Northeast in Spring 2018.
At Rupaul’s DragCon NYC, Fall 2018 (their 2nd appearance), GGNYC partnered with Golden Girls merchandise aficionado Sassy Green Lady, spreading the Golden Girls love and dressing up Gaggles of #TokenSophias along the way, and finally singing live on the main stage with introduction by Mrs. Kasha Davis!
“It’s like a gay barbershop, Pitch Perfect and the Hallmark Channel got together to put on a show!”
In December 2018, #GGNYC hit the road again, with a brand new holiday musical “Thank YULE for Being a Friend,” returning to their newfound homes away from home in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore and Asbury Park, while picking up New Hope, PA along the way.
In 2019 GGNYC played Rochester NY with Mrs Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune, they premiered their musical game show The Golden Games during the summer of 2019 including the maiden voyage of VACAYA's Provincetown Cruise. A midwest tour of Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh of their Off-Broadway hit "Hot Flashbacks" sold out, fast!
Thank YULE for Being a Friend premiered in Provincetown, MA before playing Asbury Park, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, Philadelphia and NYC followed by a two week run in Fort Lauderdale. The holiday tour concluded at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack, NJ.
2020 featured the Dallas premiere at the Virgin Hotel, BOTH of the Golden Fans at Sea cruises the virtual debut of Hot Flashbacks on StageIT, weekly live shows on Facebook, the virtual "tour" of Thank YULE for Being a Friend on Stellar Tickets and the premiere of their Ruth Wallis-inspired cabaret, Queer Things.
2021 will feature online content, hybrid live/digital content and eventually a return to touring (God willin' and the creek don't rise).
2022 is the 3rd Golden Fans at Sea Cruise!
Broadway? Space? Broadway in Space? Here they come!
They set their sites beyond Broadway and took their Golden Girls Musical Revue “Hot Flashbacks” on a mini tour to Pittsburgh, PA, Cumberland, MD, Baltimore, MD and Asbury Park, NJ becoming the toast of the Northeast in Spring 2018.
At Rupaul’s DragCon NYC, Fall 2018 (their 2nd appearance), GGNYC partnered with Golden Girls merchandise aficionado Sassy Green Lady, spreading the Golden Girls love and dressing up Gaggles of #TokenSophias along the way, and finally singing live on the main stage with introduction by Mrs. Kasha Davis!
“It’s like a gay barbershop, Pitch Perfect and the Hallmark Channel got together to put on a show!”
In December 2018, #GGNYC hit the road again, with a brand new holiday musical “Thank YULE for Being a Friend,” returning to their newfound homes away from home in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore and Asbury Park, while picking up New Hope, PA along the way.
In 2019 GGNYC played Rochester NY with Mrs Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune, they premiered their musical game show The Golden Games during the summer of 2019 including the maiden voyage of VACAYA's Provincetown Cruise. A midwest tour of Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis and Pittsburgh of their Off-Broadway hit "Hot Flashbacks" sold out, fast!
Thank YULE for Being a Friend premiered in Provincetown, MA before playing Asbury Park, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, Philadelphia and NYC followed by a two week run in Fort Lauderdale. The holiday tour concluded at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack, NJ.
2020 featured the Dallas premiere at the Virgin Hotel, BOTH of the Golden Fans at Sea cruises the virtual debut of Hot Flashbacks on StageIT, weekly live shows on Facebook, the virtual "tour" of Thank YULE for Being a Friend on Stellar Tickets and the premiere of their Ruth Wallis-inspired cabaret, Queer Things.
2021 will feature online content, hybrid live/digital content and eventually a return to touring (God willin' and the creek don't rise).
2022 is the 3rd Golden Fans at Sea Cruise!
Broadway? Space? Broadway in Space? Here they come!
Andy Crosten, The Blanche. Andy's creative endeavors combine his love of theatre, art, and fashion. Growing up in Western Maryland, his joy for performing was evident at a young age where he participated in numerous theatrical productions; most notably as Huckleberry Finn in the musical Big River. He studied Music Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory, graduating Cum Laude, appearing in musicals, plays, operas, and the professional summer stock theatre- SSMT. Following college, he worked in regional theatre (touring with the National Theatre for Children and two summers at Hersheypark) before continuing to New York City. He’s played the 13th St Reperatory Theatre, The New Theatre at 45th St, as well as Off-Broadway with The Golden Gays NYC. Andy has also created his own solo shows including “Andy, Darling, Let’s Chat” and “Make America Gay Again”. For two years, he also worked with the legendary Patricia Field, learning about the fashion industry and design. He creates his own unique chain jewelry (for sale on Etsy!) and even sometimes writes music (for sale on iTunes!). Andy has also appeared as an extra in television shows such as: Difficult People, Law & Order, and Broad City, while his favorite stage performance to date has been the titular role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Much love to Mason, his family, and his Golden “sisters” for all the love and support. Instagram- @newyorkskye
Gerry Mastrolia, the Rose. Gerry hails from North Jersey, where he began entertaining at the age of 3 with Three Stooges routines in his living room. He knew sports weren’t his thing because he was much too fabulous for them. At age 9, Gerry was introduced to the Merry World of Musical theatre and some of his favorites roles include Edna (Hairspray), Horton (Seussical), Lord Farquaad (Shrek) and Jeff (Title Of Show). He began professionally working in New York at 18 and was seen on CBS & E! News for his work in the Off-Broadway show, Totally Tubular Time Machine, starring Debbie Gibson. Then, he created and starred in his debut solo cabaret show, Me, Myself & Goldie and Very Gerry, that played famous cabaret clubs like Don’t Tell Mama, Metropolitan Room and Paul Colby’s The Bitter End. Since then, Gerry has hosted, starred and created many cabaret performances in New York and all over the Tri-State Area. He's been seen as a featured guest artist at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room in Music Over Manhattan, produced by Studio Senakwami, touring with The Murder Mystery Company and the smash hit, Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding. Currently working on his new Impersonation show, Legendary Divas, Kiss My Sass, paying homage to the magic of Old Hollywood. More recently, he’s co-founded the award winning, as seen on PBS, Four’s A Crowd Productions, which specialize in comedy shorts, short films and parodies on YouTube and The Golden Gays NYC LLC, a drag tribute to TV's The Golden Girls that has been growing rapidly and travels the country. Endless love and gratitude to his family, friends and mentors for their love and support. @VeryGerryNYC
Jason Bea Schmidt, The Dorothy, is the world's premiere Bea Arthur impersonator. He lives “down the shore” in Neptune, NJ with his husband and poodle. He’s an actor, voice over talent and member of the hilarious drag trio, The Golden Gays NYC! His Golden Girls journey began with Thank You for Being a Friend, The Musical, spurning his one “woman” show Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame, spurning The Golden Gays NYC. What’s next? Golden Girls: Infinity Wars?! He has worked alongside drag legends Joey Arias, Sherry Vine, Flotilla DeBarge and Lady Bunny in his extensive Off-Broadway, Cabaret and Comedy Club credits. Gloria Swanson, Frank N Furter, a German Transvestite Assassin named Friedrich, you get the idea... www.JasonBSchmidt.com
Mason Griffin, the Music Director, is a musical theater accompanist, coach, conductor, and music director. In New York, he has worked at LaGuardia High School, Amas Musical Theatre, MTCA, Jen Waldman Studio, The New York Film Academy, Applause NY, Broadway Classroom, The West End Lounge, NYU, the City College of New York, Sing for Your Seniors, and The United Nations International School. He is the music director of the current Off-Broadway production of Naked Boys Singing. As music director, highlight shows include: RENT, Les Miserables, The Addams Family, Spelling Bee, A Funny Thing...Forum, Little Shop of Horrors, I Love a Piano, and Dreamgirls. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mason was the guest conductor of Louisiana State University's annual spring musical theater showcase Singo de Mayo for six years. He has had the pleasure of working with industry professionals such as: Taylor Negron, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Patti Murin, Baayork Lee, Andrew Rannells and Laura Osnes. He has been the music director for shows at 54 Below, The Duplex Cabaret, Theatre Row, The Laurie Beechman, Uncle Charlie's Piano Bar, The 13th Street Repertory Theater and The Triad. Mason created the show No Blue Monday, celebrating the life and music of Broadway composer/lyricist Jerry Herman. This show has been performed in historic cabaret venues, posh UES women’s clubs, and even living rooms. Outside of the musical theater, Mason is a dedicatee and avid researcher of the avant-garde composer John Cage. His main interest lies in Cage’s prepared and unprepared piano works from 1935-1955.
Anthony Giorgio, the Director/ Choreographer/ Production-Manager - has been inspiring minds for years. A professional dancer since he was 16 and endless performance opportunities have allowed him to connect with the world through projects like Broadway to Bombay in NYC and India and the World Wide Kindness Day flash mob danced in over 25 countries by over 10,000 people. He is a Teaching Artist in New York and New Jersey, choreographing in theatres and classrooms, and working in theatre camps with kids from 2-18. His podcast Queer Teen Podcast celebrates youth to tell their truth. Much love and courage to husband Jason Bea, Penny the Poodle and Dexter the Shitzu (@PenandDex on insta).
Darlene Rae Heller, the Creative Consultant, has graced NYC stages, voice over studios, and gay bars as an actress, singer, and comedian. She now focuses her talents on creative consulting for comedic and variety shows and monologue coaching for beginning and experienced talent. For over ten years, Darlene and Jason (the Dorothy) were known in the comedy, cabaret and theatre circuits of NYC as the hilarious musical song parody duo The Parodivas, with ridiculous parodies of Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Peter Frampton and basically any song they could spin into comedy gold. Darlene has a BFA in Acting, with a Creative Writing minor from Adelphi University. She lives in West Orange, NJ. Shout out to Bobby, Liv, and the deer that sleep in her backyard. Follow @ItsMeDarleneRae on the gram.
Blane Barton, the Stage & Company Manager. Blane grew up outside of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex in North Richland Hills, TX where he began to develop his passion for the arts and live entertainment. After obtaining his BFA from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas in 2017 he relocated to New York City. Where he now lives with his darling pup, Bear. He began working in the city as an intern for Dodger Properties and spent a year and a half in the Administrative and General Management offices. Blane set out on his freelance Stage Management career as a Production Assistant on the First National Tour of SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical. Recently he was the Stage Manager for Cat & Nat #MomTruthsLive national book tour. In addition to working with The Golden Gays NYC, Blane also is a sub. Stage Manager & Production assistant in NYC. @itsblane
