Patrick Mellen presents ringfinger benefit cabaret for Marriage Equality New York

Patrick Mellen (currently making his Broadway debut in 'Lestat') presents two performances of his solo show, ringfinger on the 4 & 25 Jun 2006 at the Triad Theatre.

In ringfinger Patrick Mellen will present his take on the same-sex marriage debacle and an array of pop, jazz, Broadway standards and rock songs including: Nina Simone's "Be My Husband;" Nellie McKay's "I Wanna Get Married;" Nine Inch Nails' "Ringfinger;" Stephen Sondheim's "Marry Me a Little;" Britney Spears' "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman;" the Dresden Dolls' "Coin-operated Boy" and many more.

The cabaret, directed by DJ Salisbury, will feature back-up vocals by "the bridesmaids" Lucy Sorenson & Leannis Maxwell.

All proceeds from the cabaret will go to benefit Marriage Equality New York - an organization dedicated to the issue of marriage equality for same-sex couples in the state of New York.

Founded in 1998, Marriage Equality New York is the oldest organization in the state of New York to advocate full and equal marriage for same-sex couples. A grassroots, not-for-profit organization, MENY and its dedicated volunteers are devoted to ending discrimination in civil marriage through education, awareness and media campaigns, political actions, and coalition building. They are the first organization solely dedicated to the issue of marriage equality for same-sex couples in the state of New York.