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Friends of Dorothy: A Benefit for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus

July 27, 2025

This performance will also be livestreamed. For tickets and more information, click here.

Gigi St. Croix and Temple Grandé are proud to bring their long-standing cabaret benefit for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus to 54 Below once again! With musical director Kent Dennis, Friends of Dorothy is a journey to Oz and back. Inspired by The Wizard of Oz, The Wiz, and Wicked, and celebrating the contributions of LGBTQ+ singers and musicians, Friends of Dorothy will confirm that there’s no place like 54 Below to see such cabaret talent. Featuring members of NYCGMC, Friends of Dorothy is a feel good show for all lovers of music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit NYCGMC!

Featuring:

Zach Aaronson
Gregg Aponte Jr.
Dan Baillie
Monte Brown
Mada Chen
Michael Danz
Ifeanyi Ezeanya
Temple Grandé
Laomi Peppa
Samuel Ruiz
Gigi St. Croix

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

Featuring

Gigi St. Croix

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Temple Grandé

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A man with short brown hair, a full beard, and blue eyes smiles slightly at the camera. He is wearing a teal button-up shirt and is posed against a plain, light gray background.

Kent Dennis

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A joyful person with rainbow hair, purple lipstick, and oversized pink glasses hugs a fluffy white dog. Both wear vibrant purple and gold costumes. A large purple flower covers part of the dog. Artist Zach Aaronson creates a starry, rainbow-filled scene.

Zach Aaronson

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Gregg Aponte Jr., a person with short brown hair, neatly groomed beard, and dark eyebrows, is smiling slightly. They are wearing a light-colored turtleneck shirt against a smooth gradient of teal and green shades.

Gregg Aponte Jr.

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A middle-aged man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard smiles warmly at the camera. He is wearing a checkered sport coat over a black sweater and white shirt. The background is a greenish curtain. His hands are resting in front of him.

Dan Baillie

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A close-up of a person with dark skin, blue-green eyes, a mustache, and goatee. They have long braided hair and are wearing sunglasses on their head and a green shirt. Sunlight is creating highlights on their face and background is blurred greenery.

Monte Brown

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A young man with short, neatly styled black hair wears a black tuxedo, white dress shirt, and black bow tie. He stands against a plain white background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Mada Chen

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A smiling young man with short hair stands outdoors wearing a dark blazer over a colorful

Michael Danz

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A person with dark skin, short curly hair, and clear round glasses looks directly at the camera. Ifeanyi Ezeanya wears a bright yellow turtleneck sweater. The background is plain, with off-white walls and a visible corner.

Ifeanyi Ezeanya

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A person with long, wavy blonde hair wears a sparkling red halter dress with dramatic ruffled sleeves. They stand outdoors on a rooftop at sunset, with city buildings and greenery visible in the background. Their expression is confident and calm.

Laomi Peppa

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A young man with short, black hair and medium brown skin wears a black turtleneck sweater. He faces the camera with a slight smile. The blurred background features green foliage and natural light.

Samuel Ruiz

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Gigi St. Croix, Temple Grandé, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus sings "It's Raining Men" at 54 Below!

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