Make Me Gorgeous is the reworking of the original script, Mr. Madam by donnie that premiered here at triangle in June 2022 starring Wade McCollum as Kenneth/Kate Marlowe.

THE STORY: Make Me Gorgeous is a one-person show based upon a true story, taken from several books by Kenneth aka Kate Marlowe. Kenneth has been described as one of the gayest and most openly homosexual personalities of the late 50s and early 60s. He went from a 1940s/1950s drag performer to being a madam (for Hollywood gays), to being the author of several books, and at the age of 50 began transitioning, soon after marrying a man in prison. You just cannot make this stuff up!

It now has a new name, but the same playwright and actor bringing the story to the stage. With the encouragement of the Tony Award-winning playwright of “Memphis” Joe DiPietro and many others, the show will have a limited run off-Broadway.

There will be no full production produced by triangle at the Sandy Plaza/Sanctuary stage during this time.

Starring:
Darius Rose aka Jackie Cox

LIMITED RUN

EXTENDED THRU March 24, 2024

Original Run: November 10 - December 31, 2023 [ticket detail below]

The New York Production Team

Producer - Donald Horn/triangle productions!

General Management - Visceral Entertainment

Publicist - Keith Sherman & Associates Public Relations

Logo Design - Desk Tidy Design Ltd

Set Design - Walt Spangler

Lighting Design - Jamie Roderick

Costume Design - The two dance costumes are inspired by strip artist Julie Rodgers – redesigned and made by Jeff Hinshaw of Portland, Oregon. The patchwork and cabaret costumes are originals by Jeff.

Funding was made possible from the Estate of Joan Peacock in memory of Ben Buckley and from the Joan Hayward Endowment Fund.

 Also, the show is dedicated to the memory of my two dear friends Broadway actor Sal Mistretta and female impersonator Walter W. Cole aka Darcelle XV

PRESS!

Check out the Playbill article: Make Me Gorgeous!, The True Story of Kenneth 'Mr. Madam' Marlowe Sets Off-Broadway Premiere | Playbill