Bermuda native Roderick Ferguson’s comedy-infused “Man Overboard!!!”—an illumination of the gay marriage battle in Bermuda—makes its New York City debut on Friday, November 12 at 7 PM at Don;t Tell Mama. Directed by Faith Prince, with musical direction by Bobby Peaco, and accompaniment by Michael McAssey, the show debuted in Provincetown in June and played in Boston in October. “Man Overboard!!!” also plays on Saturday, December 4 at 4 PM and Sunday, December 5 at 7 PM.
Told with lots of humor, a few songs, and a little drama, the autobiographical “Man Overboard!!!” is about this comedian who fought for gay marriage in a small island nation. Ferguson sings the occasional pop or Broadway song to assist his humorous storytelling as he takes audiences on his unique journey from growing up in Bermuda, to coming out in a most dramatic fashion, to crafting his own gay lifestyle, which culminates in waging an historic lawsuit for same-sex marriage rights in his native country.
Roderick Ferguson is a storyteller, comedian, singer, and actor. Born and raised in Bermuda, he had a career as a software consultant with surprisingly few singing opportunities at industry conventions. Roderick has performed cabaret and standup comedy in Boston for several years before studying acting at The Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre. He has also been involved in LGBTQ activism in Boston, and now Bermuda.
Cover is $20, plus 2 drink minimum, cash only. Reservations at http://donttellmamanyc.com
Don’t Tell Mama is located at 343 W 46th St, NYC
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