Florida Agenda

Making Your Own Fireworks

Summer is here: the humidity is high and the daytime temperatures are even higher.

With the July 4^th holiday this weekend, thoughts turn to barbeques and basking in the Florida sun, sipping on a Mai Tai by the pool and fireworks. If you’re not into heat, humidity and sunburn, you can turn indoors for additional things to do to celebrate your independence.

On Friday, June 2^nd at 11 p.m. at Georgie’s Alibi, there will be a CD release party for Enrique Iglesias’ new single, “I Like It” from his forthcoming album Euphoria which will be available on July 6^th. The party is being brought to you in part by the Alibi and their Billboard magazine reporter deejay, Barry Browder. On Sunday, July 4^th itself, the Alibi will be feature drink specials including a Jazz Brunch featuring the winner of this year’s 2010 Best Hamburger in Fort Lauderdale, “Burger Battle”.

You might want to walk across the street to Bill’s to celebrate your freedom on Friday July 2^nd when they present “Growl” featuring V.J. Barry Browder and their midnight sexy contest with a $100 cash prize. On Saturday, July 3^rd, Bills presents their “Freedom Dance” with V.J. Andy Ajar. $3 Long Island Iced Teas. A full-day of celebrating is planned for Sunday, July 4^th with $3 well/domestic and Bloody Marys from the time they open to 9 p.m. They will also have a Guilty T-Dance with complimentary  buffet at 5 p.m. and $3 Long Island Iced Teas from 9 p.m. to closing.

Indoor fireworks are what you will find at Boardwalk this weekend as they feature porn star, cover and fitness model Gavin Waters of PerfectGuys.com on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th. There will be two live shows each night.

Cross over Federal Highway on Oakland Park Boulevard and spend some time at Cozmos and their “Million Dollar Male Review” which will feature their “Wings and Things Hot Body Contest” on Sunday, July 4^th which offers $300 in cash and prizes. The show starts at 11 p.m. They also have $10 domestic beer bucks and $10 Malibu buckets.

Cubby Hole will be holding an Independence Day Tea Party with $3 Long Island Iced Teas and a $10 beer bust from 5 p.m. to closing. They will also have a cookout benefiting the Tuesday’s Angels starting at 4 p.m. Donation is $5 and Jello shots are $1.

Join the dudes at Dudes on Sunday, July 4^th for a complimentary barbeque. Don’t miss Toni and Glorida as they sing live on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

The folks at Hombre in Oakland Park don’t plan on taking a holiday this weekend. For just $49 you can drink for 3 hours for 3days. They offer you your choice of draft, domestic bottled beer, well, call or wine on any of three nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) for any 3 hours after 9:30 p.m. (Some restrictions may apply.)

For more of a traditional Fourth of July, Peter Burke (Gay Tea Cruise) is holding a special Gay 4th of July Fireworks Cruise from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Includes free vodka drinks and snacks. BYOB is okay and mixers are included as is music and an hour of spectacular fireworks! $70 PP. Call Peter 954-649-1107. Sails from Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft Lauderdale. Parking behind Bahia Mar Hotel.

You can’t get out of the heat by going inside at Johnny’s because it’s always sizzling with hot men there and it will be all weekend long. On Friday, July 2, Johnny’s presents a special B2M featuring D.J. Tpromix and emcee, Mr. Sittuation. $5 drink specials all night. “Escape” to Johnny’s on Saturday, July 3^rd with $3 cocktails all night long. You can unleash your patriotic “Wild Side” on Sunday, July 4^th with South Florida’s largest Amateur Strip Contest starting at midnight with $1,000 in cash and prizes.

Mark and Christian at Living Room put on their red, white and blue for their Friday, July 2^nd their first annual “Pimp n’ Ho” costume masquerade event.  No cover and open bar until midnight. Text “MANGINA” to 25827.

Red, White and You and The Manor Entertainment Complex features Jennifer Carbonell and music by D.J. Shane Wooten. Enjoy $12 domestic beer buckets, $15 imported beer buckets, $10 Malibu 32 oz buckets and $20 Mojito buckets.

Mona’s keeps the memory of long-time customer “Pizza Hut Dave” alive with a July 4^th fundraiser benefitting The Pet Project. The day includes raffles all day long including a 50/25/25 raffle and a live auction starting at 5 p.m. Come out for their “Hot Diggity Dog” cookout starting at 2 p.m. which includes Bud-soaked, flame-broiled hotdogs, Jerry’s sausage and peppers, penne pasta Italiano and John’s homemade potato salad.

The American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) will be flying their flags proudly at New Moon for their July 4^th barbeque from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy the barbeque with the men and women who have fought for our freedom and are still fighting for equal rights for all LGBT personnel. $10 ice cold beer buckets, burgers and dogs.

They may not be offering Pulled Pork at Ramrod on Saturday, July 3^rd but they are offering their “Pig Dance XXIII” which is the piggiest dance party in town. It has gotten so big over the months that they now tent off part of their parking lot for the dance.

Enjoy Rosie’s Bar and Grill’s Sunday Funday Brunch on July 4. The greatest place to catch a burger, wrap your hands around a wrap or just watch the people walking along Wilton Drive. (You never know who you will see.) Rosie’s is famous for their Sundays and the 4^th of July falling on a Sunday will make it even better!

Head out to Scandals for a country-style July 4^th with happy hour pricing from open to close and $10 all-you-can-drink domestic drafts from 3 p.m. to closing. “Country Meets Disco” at 4 p.m. with a special guest deejay and Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with Two Guys and a Mic. On Friday and Saturday, catch the hot cowboys and the hot cowgirls stompin’ with Outlaws deejays.

If you celebrate your independence weekend at Sidelines Sports Bar you can enjoy $2.50 bottled beers and well cocktails through the entire holiday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 2^nd through 4^th.

Smarty Pants will be celebrating Independence Day weekend with happy hour from opening to 8 p.m. which includes $2.25 well drinks and 3-4-$6 domestic beer buckets. They will also offer up their All-American Buffet on Friday (starting at 5 p.m.) and Sunday (starting at 3 p.m.) and a Red, White and Blue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That sounds much better than green eggs and ham!

On Sunday, catch their “All-American Showcase” featuring Tiffany Arieagus starting at 4 p.m. along with a wet t-shirt and jockey shorts contest.

Thursday 06.03.10

CITY THEATER 15th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
City Theatre celebrates the 15th Anniversary Season of the company’s acclaimed annual SUMMER SHORTS FESTIVAL featuring two series of 5-20-minute one-act plays: SIGSNATURE SHORT, the original series that put “shorts” on the map; and UNDERSHORTS, a late-night series of shorts for adults that is edgy, irreverent, and completely hilarious. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. in Miami. www.arshtcenter.org or (305) 949-6722.

1ST ANNUAL ITALIA FESTA
The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) will present their first Annual Italia Festa, a 5-day mini-festival celebrating nearly 60 years of Italian Cinema.  The event, which takes place June 3 – 7 at Cinema Paradiso, will feature food, wine, espresso and award winning films including Oscar winners for Best Foreign Film – IL POSTINO (1994) and MEDITTERANEO (1991) and the popular classic starring the late Audrey Hepburn, ROMAN HOLIDAY. Cinema Paradiso:
503 SE 6 Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale, one block east of Broward County Courthouse on south bank of New River. Details and Advance Ticket Sales: www.FLIFF.com or 954-525-3456.

MANHUNT 2010
Boardwalk hosts Manhunt 2010. This is a ten week Playgirl Semi-Finalist contest where the Grand Prize is $1,000 and a sponsorship in the Playgirl Finals. Sexy guys. Hot dancers.  1721 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. 954.463.6969

Friday 06.04.10

COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT Coffee With The President at ULTA Beauty Salon & Cosmetics  Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee, Networking & Connections with President/CEO, Commissioner Jerry Libbin and COO Ceci Velasco. 9 – 10 a.m. www.miamibeachchamber.com. 337 Lincoln Road. Wendy Unger (305) 695-6829

LET’S GO PLAY 2010
Let’s Go Play 2010 is the celebrated Typhoon Lagoon party held each year during Gay Days at Disney. Thousands in swimsuits will dance and play the night away 8:00 pm – 2:00 am. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit two HIV/AIDS agencies in Florida: Hope and Help & Broward House. 1494 E Buena Vista Dr. Lake Buena Vista.   (407) WDW-MAGIC.

UNREASONABLE DOUBT
The Actors’ Playhouse presents a new play Unreasonable Doubt, a dramatic play full of insight and compassion that takes an in-depth look at American justice and how it sometimes fails the society it’s meant to protect. South Florida playwright Michael McKeever’s Unreasonable Doubt was the winning play of Actors’ Playhouse Pen to Stage Contest in June 2008. 8 p.m. $50. Actors’ Playhouse at Miracle Theatre is located at 280 Miracle Mile. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the box office at 305-444-9293.

Saturday 06.05.10

ESCORTS
“Escorts” returns to the Rising Action Theatre. Last performed a year ago, this new, streamlined, pre-off Broadway version comes back to Fort Lauderdale before heading to New York. David Leddick has written a book about male escorts. Out of this book, if you can believe it, comes a new musical: “Escorts.”  The show reveals the stories of sixteen male escorts in words, song, and dance and in the flesh.  With libretto and lyrics by David Leddick, music by Andrew Sargent, direction by David Kingery and produced by V. J. Colonna, musical theater doesn’t get any sexier. The Rising Action Theatre. 840 East Oakland Park Blvd. 1-800-838-3006. 3 & 8 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $25-$30. VIP Tickets $66-75.

WOMEN’S NON-COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL
There is women’s non-competitive basketball every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the GLCC (South parking lot). All levels of ability are welcome, and the group usually goes out to dinner and/or a social activity after the game.  Spectators are always welcome.
For more information call Helena at 305-401-8156.

Sunday 06.06.10

GAY TEA CRUISE
The monthly Gay Tea Cruise will board at 2:30 PM and set sail along the Intercoastal waterway at 3PM and return at 6 PM. Come party with the men of the Ft Lauderdale Gay Men’s Chorus as they join us for this special cruise! Free Parking: 540 SE 3rd Ave.

LAFFING MATTERZ
Laffing Matterz, a live, original, musical comedy revue spoofing current events, is currently playing in Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The evening combines the best of dinner theater with the hilarity of topical satire in a one of a kind evening that everyone will enjoy. After you’ve enjoyed a meal that surpasses any dinner theater fare you’ve experienced before, the Laffing Matterz comedy troupe takes on timely topics such as bad cell phone reception, the swine flu, Obama’s Health Plan, Sarah Palin and everything in between. The show is at 4:30 p.m. Call 954-462-0222 for Group reservations.

FLAMINGO GARDEN TOURS
The Flamingo Garden Tour is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary located in Davie. Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife sanctuary exhibits and bird exhibits, including a free flight aviary. Visit the historic 1930s Wray Home. $15 for adults. 954-473-2955

SUDS
SUDS is a bubbly 60′s musical about romance in a Wash-O-Rama. From Chapel of Love to Don’t Make Me Over, SUDS is the show critics have raved about. “Joyous songs that will take you back to the first kiss, the last dance and making out under the boardwalk”. The story of three girls trying to find love in a laundromat, SUDS bubbles over with fluffy. Sun-2pm & 7pm. $42. Broward Stage Door. 8036 W Sample Rd, Coral. 954-344-7765.

Goombay Street Festival
A celebration of culture expression embracing the legacy of a Bahamian-rooted community known as Coconut Grove, the street festival transforms Grand Avenue into a journey across the rich Caribbean culture of the Bahamas and the strong African-American vibes of Miami. Features kids’ corner, a colorful parade of brightly costumed people dancing to the rhythms of cowbells, drums and whistles and various vendors. Goombay Street Festival: noon-8 p.m. Grand Avenue and Douglas Road, from Southwest 37th Avenue to 32nd Avenue. 305-448-9501.

Monday 06.07.10

MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS
This is a fantastic way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend with your partner.  Take a free guide tour of the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. Miami Beach Botanical Garden. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. (305) 673-7256.

WORLD OF GIANT INSECTS
Keeping in line with its commitment to entertain as well as educate, Miami Metrozoo presents The World of Giant Insects from at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This traveling exhibit, which will be located at the zoo’s Dr. Wilde’s World, will provide eye-opening insight into the anatomy and behavior of insects we encounter regularly. These animated robotic insects, enlarged 40 to 600 times their actual size, will afford visitors a new up-close perspective on these important creatures.

www.miamimetrozoo.com

THE CHAT NOIR CLUB
There is finally a reason to go out on Monday night.

Be a part of the interactive and surreal playground of performers that include contortionists, models, burlesque, drag, fetish, spoken word, live music and a few more surprises. 10 p.m. Entrance is $20.  Dream Nightclub, 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-674-8018.

Tuesday 06.08.10

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 NIGHTS
Around The World In 80 Nights, made possible by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation as part of its Knight Arts Challenge, is designed to enrich the community and provide incite into a variety of ethnic cultures through a combination of film, art, fashion, music and/or cuisine.  80 countries will be represented throughout the year. 5:30 p.m. Reception | 7:00 p.m. Film & discussion. Admission: General Admission is free. Location: Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 St., Fort Lauderdale. Details and advance tickets:  www.fliff.com. 954-525-3456. Parking: Free after 6:00 p.m. at meters and in the Courthouse Garage.

“QUICKIE” NETWORKER
Join the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Emerging Leadership Council as they present: “Quickie” Networker on Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. located at Bar 721,  721 Lincoln Lane North, Miami Beach. After a quick introduction you will be put into pairs and each person will be given one minute to talk about their business and then rotate. You will have the opportunity to meet thirty professionals in just one hour. The cost to attend this event is $5 and you must pay in advance to reserve your seat.  305.695.6834. mbccstaff@miamibeachchamber.com

SALSA CLASSES
Celebrate the beauty of Salsa through connection with the music and body movement. Students learn to express themselves through the rhythm of the music. Salsa is a great way to interact with others and have fun. Classes are from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Casa Salsa Dance Studio in Oakland Park.  (954) 588-8085.

Wednesday 06.09.10

MACK MIXER
The Mack Mixer in Boca is from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Capital Grille located at 6000 Glades Road in Boca Raton. Entry is $10 and includes one complimentary Grey Goose Vodka Cocktail. Don’t miss this opportunity for a fantastic networking opportunity.

MARY POPPINS
Combining the best of the original stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, the Tony® Award-winning MARY POPPINS is everything you’d hope for in a Broadway musical—and more. Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh, the show includes such wonderful songs as “Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar, Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and, of course, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”Don’t miss all the magic of Broadway’s super hit musical, and let your imagination take flight. 8 p.m. $133.75 – $23.75. Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Call 954-462-0222 for Group reservations.

MERCEDES-BENZ INTERMEZZO LOUNGE
Relax in a private lounge setting for one hour prior to the performance, in the lovely VIP Intermezzo Lounge. Featuring an open bar and appetizers, it’s the perfect setting to unwind before seeing the show. $20. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Stefan Pinto stars in the play Escorts at Rising Action Theater in Oakland Park from June 2-June 6. (Photo by Robert Figueroa)

Thursday 05.27.10

THE MDGLCC’S MONTHLY NETWORKING PROGRAM

MDGLCC presents a networking program for the Downtown membership group. Hard Rock Café Bayside Restaurant 401 Biscayne Blvd #R200 (behind the Bayside Marketplace), 305- 377-3110.; registration 11:30 a.m. with luncheon/networking from noon to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $30 per person including seated style lunch. Limited to 30 persons; RSVP to 305-573-4000 or mailto:mdglcc@bellsouth.net. Get your seat early.

SIZZLE 2010

Originally a one-day occurrence, Sizzle has evolved into a 5-day smorgasbord of captivating daytime events, and pulsating nightlife. Hit the beaches of Miami This Memorial Day Weekend.

MANHUNT 2010

Boardwalk hosts Manhunt 2010. This is a ten week Playgirl Semi-Finalist contest with a $1,000 Grand Prize and a sponsorship. 1721 North Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. (954) 463-6969.

Friday 05.28.10

OUT GIRLS MOVIE NIGHT

It’s an OUT Girls movie night (screening and discussion) at the Stonewall Library and Archives at 7 p.m. A mutual attraction develops and the two unlikely characters explore the uncharted territory of unexpected love. Free Admission. 1300 E Sunrise Blvd Fort Lauderdale. (954) 763-8565.

KIM ZOLCIAK AND DJ TRACY YOUNG LIVE

Living Room Nightclub hosts the Silver Party 2010 with Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and DJ Tracy Young. Don’t miss Kim’s “coming out” party. 300 SW 1st Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Celebrate the Memorial Day weekend these two ladies.

JANICE DICKINSON

As part of the 2010 White Fort Lauderdale Weekend, Janice Dickinson hosts The White Angels Fashion Showat The Manor. The Manor is located at 2345 Wilton Drive in Wilton Manors. Dickinson was one of the original supermodels in the early ‘80s and her over-the-top personality will rock out!

Saturday 05.29.10

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR BETTY ANN PRISCAK

A Memorial Service will be held for long-time WIN member Betty Ann Priscak.at the Sunshine Cathedral at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers please either send a donation to The Sunshine Cathedral or to the “Prayer Garden.” Lauderdale.

THE SUM OF US

The Sum of Us is a love story about a widowed father and his gay son, who’s trying to find Mr. Right. After meeting in a local pub, Jeff and a young gardener, Greg, hit it off and begin to date. When he meets Jeff’s stubborn, opinionated Dad however, Greg begins to back off. The show stats at 8 p.m. Tickets: show only: $35.00 ; show and dinner package – 3 course Dinner at Primavera Restaurant (located across the parking lot): $60.00. Rising Action Theatre, 840 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park. (954) 561-2225.

CONNIE FRANCIS

Join the City of Fort Lauderdale and legendary singer Connie Francis at the Great American Beach Party. This free event features live bands, a classic car show, family beach activities and a 50th Anniversary screening of Where the Boys Are, presented by the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the beach (A1A and East Las Olas Blvd.)

Sunday 05.30.10

VAN GOGH: BRUSH WITH GENIUS

Discover a Van Gogh you’ve never seen before: serene and radiating with love of life as he retraces his footsteps through his letters. In this passionate voyage, you are thrown into a unique visual experience where the paintings spring to life before our eyes, so near us that we can feel the painter’s energy, the wind in the branches of a cypress, the dazzling Southern sun. The film offers us the unique joy of seeing and getting to know, with ever increasing admiration, the man whose energy and freedom are intrinsically bound to the great beauty of his work. Museum of Discovery & Science and AutoNation® IMAX® Theater. 401 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale.

POVERELLO BENEFIT

The Matty’s On the Drive vs. New Moon Water Balloon Fight benefiting Poverello begins at 4 p.m. Water balloons $1 each. 2426 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL, 33305, 954- 564-1799. Come out and join this fun-filled event. Wear something that you won’t mind getting wet.

LAFFING MATTERZ

Laffing Matterz, a live, original, musical comedy revue spoofing current events, is currently playing in Fort Lauderdale at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts . 4:30 p.m. Call 954-462- 0222.

SUDS

SUDS is a bubbly 60′s musical about romance in a Wash-O-Rama. From Chapel of Love to Don’t Make Me Over, SUDS is the show to see. The story of three girls trying to find love in a laundromat, SUDS bubbles over with fluffy. Sun-2pm & 7pm. $42. Broward Stage Door. 8036 W Sample Rd.

954- 344-7765.

FLAMINGO GARDEN TOURS

Flamingo Garden Tour is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary located in Davie. Tours are presented by knowledgeable volunteers. 2955. $15 for adults. 954- 473-2955. Many spectacular sides are awaiting

Monday 05.31.10

THE WORLD OF GIANT INSECTS

Keeping in line with its commitment to entertain as well as educate, Miami Metrozoo presents The World of Giant Insects from at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. These animated robotic insects, enlarged 40 to 600 times their actual size, will present a different view to the onlookers. miamimetrozoo.com. (305) 251-0400

THE CHAT NOIR CLUB

There is finally a reason to go out on Monday night. Be a part of the interactive and surreal playground of performers that include contortionists, models, burlesque, drag, fetish, spoken word, live music and a few more surprises. 10 p.m. Entrance is $20. Dream Nightclub is at 1532 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. 305-674- 8018.

MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS

This is a fantastic way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend with your partner. Take a free guide tour of the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens from 11 a.m. to noon. Miami Beach Botanical Garden is at 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. (305) 673-7256. Come for the beauty, stay for the serenity.

Tuesday 06.01.10

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80

Around The World In 80 Nights, part of its Knight Arts Challenge, is designed to enrich the community and provide incite into a variety of ethnic cultures through a combination of film, art, fashion, music and/or cuisine. 5:30 p.m. Reception | 7:00 p.m. Film & discussion. Admission: General Admission is free. Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6 St., Fort Lauderdale. Details and advance tickets: www.fliff.com. 954-525- 3456. Parking: Free after 6:00 p.m. at meters and in the Courthouse Garage.

FLORIDA MARLINS VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Cheer on the Florida Marlins as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers at the Sun Life Stadium. 2267 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens. 7:10pm. Admission: $40-$48. Let’s play ball.

SALSA CLASSES

Celebrate the beauty of Salsa through connection with the music and body movement. Students learn to express themselves through the rhythm of Classes are from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Casa Salsa Dance Studio in Oakland Park. (954) 588- 8085. Dance up a storm and hit those moves.

Wednesday 06.02.10

IMOGEN HEAP

Imogen Heap is in concert at 8 p.m. at The Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater, Miami Beach, Florida. Watch as the artist Imogen Heap performs all of her hottest songs. $58. 1700 Washington Avenue Miami Beach.(305) 673- 7300.

WIN MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

You are invited to attend the WIN (Women In Network) general membership meeting at The Pride Center at Equality Park from 7 to 9 p.m. It’s All About the Women. 2040 N. Dixie Hwy,.Wilton Manors. 954-463-9005

ESCORTS

“Escorts” returns to the Rising Action Theatre. Last performed a year ago, this new, streamlined, preoff Broadway version is back. David Leddick has written a book about male escorts. The show reveals the stories of sixteen male escorts in words, song, and dance and in the flesh. With libretto and lyrics by David Leddick, music by Andrew Sargent, direction by David Kingery and produced by V. J. Colonna, musical theater doesn’t get any sexier. The Rising Action Theatre. 840 East Oakland Park Blvd. 1-800-838-3006. 8 p.m. General Admission Tickets: $25-$30 VIP Tickets $65-75. Enjoy the show.