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Big Broadway Drag Brunch with Marti Cummings

November 17, 2024 - March 16, 2025

Join host Marti Cummings for a new monthly drag brunch series unlike any other currently happening in NYC! From Broadway to pop to disco and more, be prepared to hear all of your favorite hits! Featuring a rotating roster of your favorite Drag Queens, endless mimosas, Bloody Marys, and sangria, come dressed and ready for a living singing Drag Brunch Spectacular!

Musical direction by Brandon James Gwinn.

The performance on November 17 will feature:

Ivory Fox
Eric Jaffe
Norma Tears

Marti Gould Cummings is a NYC Drag staple. Their 16 year long career has expanded the realms of nightlife, cabaret, theater, film, and television. They have sold out Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, and Lincoln Center’s Big Apple Circus. As a recording artist they released, A Very Marti Holiday, featuring some of Broadway’s biggest names, as well as their hit single “CAKE.” Marti has been featured in Vogue, W Magazine, Paper Magazine, Time OUT NY, The New York Times, among others as well as on “Good Morning America,” “The View,” and “Inside Edition.”

They produced and starred in the number one rated Fusion Television Docuseries “Shade Queens of NYC,” hosted their own talk show, “The Marti Report” on Logo, “Worst Cooks in America,” Hulus “Drag Me to Dinner,” “The X Change Rate,” and “Dragged for Yahoo!” Marti has appeared in ad campaigns for COACH, McDonalds, Brooklyn Brewery, and Steve Madden.

Brandon James Gwinn (he/they) is a singer-pianist, composer-lyricist, producer, and a Broadway World Award, Global Queer Arts Festival Award, Bistro Award, and Richard Rodgers Award winner. Their albums Bullit and Not Too Late are now available everywhere music is streamed and downloaded. They produced and performed on Two Birds and One Stone, the first and second albums released by Trixie Mattel (Winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” Season 3), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart and the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Charts. Brandon also directs and produces music for Alexis Michelle (“Drag Race” Season 9, “All Stars” 7) and Pandora Boxx (“All Stars” 5).

Brandon’s work as a piano bar artist has been celebrated around the world and they have been nominated for 2 Glam Awards and a MAC Award, as well as winning 3 Broadway World Awards including Best Piano Bar Entertainer. Their tribute show Four Pianos won the Bistro Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Brandon is a proud Grammy voting member of the Recording Academy, the American Federation of Musicians, The Americana Music Association, AFM Local 802, ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild of America. He is an MFA graduate of the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU, Tisch School of the Arts. Represented by WME.

BRUNCH MENU

54 Below’s brunch experience includes Chef James Klapak’s take on mouthwatering classics such as decadent P&J Stuffed French Toast, sumptuous Chicken and Waffles, and warm and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls. Make it a weekend to remember by trying our special mimosa flights!

VIEW BRUNCH MENU

Unlimited Brunch Drink Package
(Bloody Mary, Mimosa, Sangria, and Non-Alcoholic Brunch Cocktails)

For this brunch show only, an unlimited drink package may be purchased for $25 extra. The Unlimited Drink Package is included in Premium and Ringside seating purchases. Tax and tip are not included in the drink package price. VIP ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary mimosa.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Marti Gould Cummings

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A person with dark hair and a beard sits in a theater seat, wearing a black shirt layered over a green top. They have a leather necklace with a small pendant. The background is out of focus, highlighting the plush, burgundy theater chairs. Could it be Brandon James Gwinn enjoying the show?

Brandon James Gwinn

Music Director
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A person resembling an ivory fox, with dramatic makeup featuring thick, arched eyebrows and bold red lipstick, poses against a dark background. Dressed in a fur coat and a black hat tilted to one side, they flaunt a statement necklace adorned with large gems and a silver bow. Their nails are painted red.

Ivory Fox

Nov 17 only
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A person in a vibrant, elaborate costume reminiscent of Eric Jaffe stands in front of a window. They wear a massive, curly headpiece with neon pink and yellow colors, matching their outfit's exaggerated features and beaded accents. Their makeup is bold, with dramatic eye and lip colors.

Eric Jaffe

Nov 17 only
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Norma Tears, a drag queen with long, wavy brown hair and dramatic makeup, poses against a dark blue backdrop. Her bright pink lipstick complements the striking eye makeup and long lashes. Her sequined blue outfit perfectly matches the overall color scheme, creating a captivating scene.

Norma Tears

Nov 17 only
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Pricing

  • $29 (includes $4 in fees) – $40 (includes $5 in fees)
  • VIP Seating: $51 (includes $6 in fees)
  • Premiums: $67.50 (includes $7.50 in fees)
  • Subsidized Seating: $18 (includes $3 in fees)
  • Unlimited Drink Package is included in Premium and Ringside seating purchases. Tax and tip not included. VIP ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary mimosa.
  • Prices shown are only valid for online purchases. Additional $6 in fees for all seating sections if purchased at the box office.
  • $25 Food & Beverage Minimum

Times(show / doors open)

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