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| Section 3: TRAVELERS' COLUMNS
Thanks to our columnists this month! Traveling in the Gay Friendly World: Entertainers |
 One great thing about traveling is that besides meeting interesting people and visitng interesting places sometimes you also get to see FABULOUS ENTERTAINERS. The past few years we were fortunate to be able to see these several entertainers in action. They embody all that is good in a true entertainer....... fun, funny, elegant and they all put on a great show.
LYPSINKA, whose real name is John Epperson lives in New York City. We caught his act at the Alcazar Theatre in San Francisco. His production is entitled "LYPSINKA! THE BOXED SET" He is one of the most intelligent performers around. He does Gisele MacKenzie, Frances Faye, Connie Francis, Libby Morris, Dorothy Squires and the 50's muscial icon Delores Gray. He performs all over the United States and gets standing ovations wherever he performs. It is remarkable the staging and entertaining this entertainer does. You will be dazed by his performance. Unlike many perfomers like this he stretches the boundaries. The Hollywood Reporter says "Lypsinka is like nothing you've seen before! Theatrical artistry that never seems to slow down" The New York Times says "Lypsinka is a fascinating, funny and distrubing spectacle." From the opening scene to the finale this performer never lets down the audience. He is absolute dynamite. Audiences go back year after year to see him perform. And on top of everything else John just happens to be a very nice person. For a listing of his performances and other information about him go to: www.lypsinka.com. |
 FRANK MARINO, who performs at the Riveria Hotel in Las Vegas is another performer who puts on a great show. He does his "Joan River's" routine and has been wowing audiences for years and years in las Vegas. The straights in the audience really get into his show and why not? He and his cast and crew put on a class act show. He emcees the show and introduces the different performers who do Cher, Shirley Maclaine, Tina, etc. Their show is sold out almost all of the time. It is basically a musical/comedy review with gorgeous gowns, feathers, glitter, etc. Frank changes costumes between every performer which gives a greaet dimension to the show. When going to Las Vegas next time, be sure and catch the show. His web site is: www.frankmarino.com |
 THE LADY CHABLIS who made Savannah, Georgia her home for many years is indeed THE LADY. We caught her show at CLUB ONE in Savannah when we were there. Besides being a fabulous performer on stage she also starred in Clint Eastwood's movie, MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL. When the showroom lights go down then you hear the announcer saying, ladies and gentlemen, the Lady Chablis, you KNOW you are in for a big treat for the evening. The Lady Chablis wears beautiful gowns. He performs and also talks directly with the audience. Even thou Club One is a gay bar and nightclub, dozens of straights line up to see his performance. The night we were there our table companion was Oscar de la Renta and his guests. He only performs at the Club One in Savannah once a month now but does perform all over. To get his schedule go to his web site at: www.theladychablis.com. |
 AUNTIE MAME is a mavelous entertainer in the Ft. Lauderdale, Florida area. Her campy acts are welcomed by a wide variety of gays and lesbians in the area. She gives of herself and is one of the most dedicated entertainers around. His web site is: www.auntiemame.biz. |
 SIEGFRIED AND ROY at the MIRAGE in Las Vegs delighted audiences for years and years. We first met them way back in 1973 when they were performing at the old MGM GRAND in Las Vegas. They have certainly came a long way since then. They are the highest paid entertainers in the history of Las Vegas. Their shows were sold out EVERY NIGHT ! They are the only performers in Las Vegas who have ever accomplished this feat. Their exceptional show was extremely high tec and they just kept adding new dimensions to their shows all the time. Due to the unfortunate accident that Roy had on stage, their show has been cancelled. Our thoughts are with both Siegfried and Roy. |
 "This column is fondly dedicated to the late LIBERACE." who being Mr. Showmanship, was the ultimate entertainer. His shows were a MUST for everyone to see. His foundation web page is: www.liberace.com |
 Gaytravelers@aol.com is written by Donald Pile and Ray Williams, a gay couple of over 31 years of "togetherness" who live in the greater Kansas City area. They are also Antique Dealers and have toured the entire United States traveling in search of antiques and for fabulous "gay meccas" of which they have found several.
On their 25th Anniversary, Elizabeth Taylor wrote, "Congratulations to the two of you on your 25th Anniversary! You have surely reached an important milestone in your lives together, and I send you my best wishes as you celebrate tonight". Candice Gingrich wrote, "Your enduring relationship is another shining example of what "family values" is and should be about... trust, security, love commitment. Continued success in your togetherness". Don and Ray write articles for pridevisiontv.com, Liberty Press (Kansas & Missouri), Gayly Oklahoman, and who do reviews for Zagat. You can email us at: gaytravelers@aol.com or visit their web page at: www.hometown.aol.com/gaytravelers. |