POSTPONED:
March 30, 2020 at The Triad in NYC:
SOLD-OUT SMASH HIT NICE T!TS RETURNS FOR MARCH 30TH SHOW
Amy Marcs' Critically-Acclaimed Breast Cancer Comedy NICE T!TS
Returns as a Celebrity Reading Featuring Broadway, TV and Film Stars:
Deborah S. Craig (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Nora From Queens)
Ann Harada (Avenue Q, Cinderella) Doreen Montalvo (In The Heights, Mrs. Doubtfire) Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian, Supernatural) Will Star Alongside Amy Marcs
“A hilarious show telling one woman’s story about her breast cancer diagnosis and journey to overcome the disease” -amNewYork
WHO: Amy Marcs and Broadway, TV and Film stars, Deborah S. Craig, Ann Harada, Doreen Montalvo and Emily Swallow, along with directors Coco Cohn and Peter Michael Marino. WHAT: After performing for a sold-out crowd in February, Amy Marcs' hit solo comedy show about breast cancer, NICE T!TS, returns as a special benefit event with new guest stars from your favorite Broadway and television shows. WHERE: The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street New York, NY 10023 WHEN: March 30th at 7:00pm with an additional upcoming performance April 20th WHY: Amy Marcs is a breast cancer survivor who needed to tell her story of "hope, love, and the resiliency of the human spirit, as well as our capacity to triumph over adversity even in the most traumatic of situations." A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to Stupid Cancer, the leading Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer advocacy, support, and education organization. HOW: Ticket link here: http://www.triadnyc.com/event/d048d43caaaec1380884f3d0e821699e All PR Inquiries to Kathryn Musilek: km@sharkpartymedia.com Amy Marcs’ critically-acclaimed solo comedy show about breast cancer is poised to return, reconstructed as a star-studded celebrity reading featuring familiar faces from Broadway and television. Just when life was going so well for Amy - a “sexy New York Jewess with a great rack,” she was diagnosed with breast cancer. With an unlikely American icon by her side, she navigates the hills and valleys of doctor visits, toy stores, singing nurses, hellish support groups, and her understandably healthy obsession with her breasts. Amy’s very personal story is full of humor and heart-felt honesty as she takes the audience on an exploration of her roller-coaster experience with breast cancer and its effect on her perceptions of femininity, womanhood, confidence and mortality. Since 2015, “Nice T!ts” has been playing to capacity crowds across the country, touching the lives and hearts of almost 2,000 people. The show has paired up to raise awareness and essential funds with the iconic Avon 39, The Walk to End Breast Cancer, Hadassah of Boston, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County, YMCA Breast Cancer Resource Center, and Sharsheret. “I needed to write this story about hope, love, and the resiliency of the human spirit, as well as our capacity to triumph over adversity even in the most traumatic of situations,” said writer/creator and star Amy Marcs. “Comedy is a powerful vehicle to share stories that may otherwise be hard for people to digest. It allows you to take the uncomfortable and make it comfortable. Laughter is and always will be the best form of therapy.”
About the Cast & Crew:
Amy Marcs
Photo credit: Juan Felipe Rangel
Amy Marcs (Playwright/Performer) is an actress and voice over artist signed with The Buchwald Agency in NYC and WME in Los Angeles. Amy wrote and stars in her critically acclaimed autobiographical one woman show “Nice T!ts.” She has performed to sold out crowds at The PIT in New York City, Project Y’s ‘Women in Theatre Festival’, The Alliance for the Arts Theatre Conspiracy in Fort Myers Florida, and Cape May Playhouse. Amy has partnered with the iconic Avon 39 charity, the walk to end breast cancer, Hadassah of Boston, Breast Cancer Resource Center of Princeton, Jewish Family and Children Services, and Sharsheret. Amy has also been a featured speaker and performed scenes from her show to some of the most renowned plastic surgeons in the world at The Breast Cancer Reconstruction: State of the Art 2016 closing gala at the Kimmel Center in NYC where she was able to share her insights as a breast cancer patient and survivor. She has been a guest on Fresh 102.7 radio, ‘Dennis has a Podcast’ and Sirius XM ‘Doctor Radio’. Amy’s work as an actress has also taken her to regional theaters across the country. Some of her favorite roles include, Gorgeous in 'The Sisters Rosensweig', Myrtle in ‘Kingdom of Earth’ and Lucille in ‘Gemini’ as well as being part of an iconic 'Harold' team at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Amy's screen work includes the independent film The Waiting Game, and you can hear her as the voice of Peg the Pig in the animated feature film Impy’s Island, which had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in NYC. Her voice has been heard on numerous national network television promo and political campaigns. She is currently a Professor of Acting at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and is an ordained interfaith minister and spiritual counselor. Amy is grateful to have an opportunity to share her story and to use the transformative power of art to heal. Coco Cohn (Director of Celebrity Reading) spent nearly three years as Dancing Queen, Rosie in the Broadway company of Mamma Mia! Recent credits include: Fun Home - WPPAC and Phoenix Theatre (Alison). MAME - North Shore Music Theatre (Agnes Gooch). Into The Woods - Theatre Under The Stars (Jack’s Mother). EMMA - TheatreWorks Silicon Valley (Miss Bates). The Drowsy Chaperone - Gateway Playhouse (Chaperone). 2011 Helen Hayes Nominee Glimpses Of The Moon - MetroStage (Coral). TV: “High Maintenance,” “The Family,” “Royal Pains,” “Deadbeat,” “House,” “Desperate Housewives.” Film: Morning Glory, Catch Me If You Can, Legally Blonde 2, Secretary, Solaris. Paul Gordon’s EMMA was filmed for a brand-new streaming platform. In it, Lauren reprises her role as Miss Bates. It is available now at www.StreamingMusicals.com and on Amazon Prime. Additionally, she has proudly developed and directed multiple solo shows for exceptional performers, and also coaches young theatre professionals with the critically acclaimed A Class Act NY. Peter Michael Marino (Original Direction) is an award-winning teacher, director, producer, writer, and performer. He’s the creator of SOLOCOM, which has launched over 600 world-premiere solo comedies at The People’s Improv Theater. Solo show directing credits include: Amy Marcs’ "Nice T*ts," Cynthia Shaw’s “Velvet Determination,” Rebecca Packer’s “Off Island,” Elyssa Rosen’s “Mom in Transition,” Mark Demayo’s "20 & Out," Mark Giordano’s "Mad Man," and dozens more. His long-running solo comedy "Desperately Seeking the Exit" chronicled the unmaking of his West End musical flop "Desperately Seeking Susan” - receiving 5-star reviews and a London transfer. His solo show deconstruction "Show Up" played everywhere from NYC to Edinburgh. The family-friendly version, "Show Up, Kids” has been playing around the world since 2017. His production company PM2 Entertainment, has presented UK comedian David Mills, The Unofficial Upper East Side EdFest, Jason Kravits’ "Off the Top!," trumpcon: A Performance Festival of Yuge Proportions at The Kraine, LA comedy duo Moby Alpha, the NYC premiere of "Joe’s NYC Bar," and the acclaimed solo show hit "David Carl’s Celebrity One-Man Hamlet." www.petermmarino.com Deborah S. Craig
Photo credit: Dana Patrick
Deborah S. Craig’s recent comedy turns include guest starring on the hit Comedy Central series Awakwafina is “Nora From Queens” and as a series regular on the pilot “The Emperor of Malibu” from Kevin Kwan, WB and CBS. On Broadway she originated the role of Marcy Park in the Tony Award-winning musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Based on her own overachieving childhood, it earned her critical acclaim, a Drama Desk Award and the distinction of creating the first Korean American character on Broadway. Miss Craig has recurred on “The Blacklist”, “Transparent”, “Hart of Dixie” and “Six Degrees”. She has guest-starred on “Better Things”, “Workaholics”, “Bull”, “Instinct”, “Elementary”, “Son of Zorn”, “Almost There” and “Dog With a Blog”. Her film work includes “The Outfield”, “Kiss Me, Kill Me” and “Ghost Town” and the 2020 release “A Nice Girl Like You” from the Brothers Reidel. Miss you Dad.
Ann Harada
Photo credit: Bruce Alan Johnson Ann Harada (Performer) played Christmas Eve in the Broadway and West End productions of Avenue Q and stepsister Charlotte in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. Other Bway: Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables (revival), 9 To 5, Seussical, and M. Butterfly. Recent Off Bway: Emojiland, Dropping Gumballs On Luke Wilson, Pacific Overtures. Film: Sisters, Trouble, Admission, Hope Springs, Feel, Happiness. TV includes: “SMASH” (as Linda, the Stage Manager), "Blue Bloods",“The Good Wife,” “House Of Cards,” “Master Of None,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” “New Amsterdam”. Twitter: @annharada Insta: iamannharada. Doreen Montalvo
Photo Credit: Amanda Crommett Doreen Montalvo (performer) Is currently co-starring in the Broadway production of Mrs. Doubtfire as Janet Lundy and is very excited to be featured in the upcoming film version of "In The Heights" based on the Tony-winning musical. Doreen was an original cast member of "In The Heights" originating the role of the Bolero Singer, as well as understudying the roles of Daniela, Camila, and Abuela Claudia. She is a recipient of 2007 Drama Desk award for best ensemble. She toured the country in the First National tour of "Flashdance the Musical" in the role of Louise. Doreen was Gloria Estefan's mother "Gloria Fajardo" on the road in the first National tour of the Broadway musical "On Your Feet", as well as taking over the role on Broadway for the last 6 months of its run. Doreen was seen as Camila in Westport Country Playhouse, “as Tanya in Mamma Mia at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Amalia in the world premiere of Jose Cruz Gonzalez' play "American Mariachi" at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and The Old Globe in San Diego. She toured the country in the First National tour of "Flashdance the Musical" in the role of Louise. Television/Film credits include: 'Alternatino", "Madame Secretary", "The Tale of Timmy Two Chins" "Elementary", "Smash",” The Good Wife" and “Law and Order. Emily Swallow
Photo credit: Diana Ragland Emily Swallow can currently be seen as The Armorer in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, Natalie Pierce on SEAL Team and Amara in Supernatural. She has appeared on TV screens in Elementary, The Mentalist, Monday Mornings, How to Get Away With Murder, Man with a Plan and The Good Wife, among others. On stage, she most recently played opposite Tom Hanks in the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles production of Henry IV, Parts 1&2. Other theatre includes Disgraced at the Mark Taper Forum, High Fidelity on Broadway, Measure for Pleasure at the Public Theatre and Nice Fish with Mark Rylance at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis. She has an MFA from NYU/Tisch School of the Arts.
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to Stupid Cancer, the leading Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer advocacy, support, and education organization. 77,000 Adolescents and Young Adults (age 15-39) are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Stupid Cancer empowers Adolescents and Young Adults affected by cancer to GET BUSY LIVING by ending isolation and building community. Learn more at stupidcancer.org.
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