ABOUT #GG™
Ring Ring, its the Libertine Belle - Murder Musical!
Traveled down the road and back again...
The hilarious camp troupe, the Golden Gays™ NYC, burst onto the scene in the Summer of 2017. They first appeared at RuPaul's DragCon NYC 2017 and then at the famed Rue-La-Rue Cafe in Washington Heights, New York. Then, they performed sold-out engagements Off-Broadway at Theatre Row, The Laurie Beechman Theatre, and The Duplex, and regionally in Asbury Park, NJ, The Music Box Supper Club in Cleveland, and The Pilgrim House in Provincetown, MA. The Golden Gays™ garnered a loyal and loving fan base which they call the #FriendsOfClayton.
In Spring 2018, they set their sights beyond Broadway and took their first Golden Girls Musical Revue “Hot Flashbacks” on a mini-tour to Pittsburgh - PA, Cumberland - MD, Baltimore - MD, and Asbury Park - NJ, solidifying themselves as the toast of the Northeast.
At RuPaul’s DragCon in the Fall of 2018 (their 2nd appearance), GGNYC partnered with Golden Girls merchandise aficionado Heck Yes Ya'll, spreading the Golden Girls love and dressing up gaggles of #TokenSophias along the way. They even sang live on the main stage with an introduction by Mrs. Kasha Davis!
“It’s like a drag barbershop trio, Pitch Perfect, and the Hallmark Channel got together to put on a show!”
Later, in December 2018, GGNYC hit the road again with a brand new holiday musical “Thank YULE for Being a Friend,” returning to their newfound homes away from home in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, and Asbury Park, picking up New Hope, PA along the way.
In 2019, GGNYC played Rochester, NY and premiered their musical game show "The Golden Games" during the summer of 2019 with Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune. Additionally, during the Summer of 2019 they performed on the maiden voyage of VACAYA's Provincetown Cruise from NYC to St. John - New Brunswick, Bar Harbor - Maine and finally Provincetown - MA. In the Fall 2019, The Golden Gays™ did a Midwest tour of their show “Hot Flashbacks” in Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh - another smash success with sell outs across the board!
“Thank YULE for Being a Friend” premiered in Provincetown, MA in November 2019 before playing Asbury Park, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NYC, followed by a two-week run in Fort Lauderdale. The holiday tour concluded at the beautiful Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack, NJ.
2020 featured the Dallas premiere at the Virgin Hotel, both of the inaugural Golden Fans at Sea cruises with Flip Phone Events, the virtual debut of “Hot Flashbacks” on StageIT, weekly live shows on Facebook, the virtual "tour" of “Thank YULE for Being a Friend” on Stellar Tickets, and the premiere of their Ruth Wallis-inspired cabaret, “Queer Things” - all during a global pandemic!
2021 was the year GG™ returned to the stage! Mostly! Sort of! Jason's one woman Bea Arthur show "Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame" premiered in South Florida at Empire Stage and Gerry was the special guest star. The Golden Gays™ played every Pride celebration they could. They played Bridgeport CT, Peabody MA and Rehoboth Beach DE - all for the first time! They embarked on the longest and most intricate tour of Thank YULE for Being a Friend to date including a two week sit-down in Wilton Manors, FL at Island City Stage.
2022 marked the third Golden Fans at Sea cruise, the premieres of "Legendary Divas," "Betty & Bea Against Humanity" and "Ring Ring, it's the Libertine Belle - Murder Musical!" The GG™ toured with their hit game show, "The Golden Games" which showcased the talents of the new cast member Christopher Eklund as The Blanche! They attended the first ever Golden-Con in Chicago again with their pals Flip Phone Events, Celebrity Cruises and Dream Vacations. In addition to all of their usual tour spots, they added: Madison - NJ, Camp Hill - PA, Scranton - PA, Syracuse - NY, and Worcester - MA!
New Years Eve 2022 was their premiere in Atlanta at the queer venue Metropolitan Studios!
In early 2023, The Golden Gays™ took their hit Off-Broadway musical "Hot Flashbacks" to Chattanooga - TN and Las Vegas - NV and then returned to Golden-Con in Chicago and the Golden Fans at Sea cruise.
Stay tuned for the biggest Spring/Summer tour of "Hot Flashbacks" to kick off in May 2023 including a "Sunshine Cadets in the Woods" - Golden Girls Exclusive Weekend TBA!!
What's next?
Broadway? Space? Broadway in Space? Here they come!
In Spring 2018, they set their sights beyond Broadway and took their first Golden Girls Musical Revue “Hot Flashbacks” on a mini-tour to Pittsburgh - PA, Cumberland - MD, Baltimore - MD, and Asbury Park - NJ, solidifying themselves as the toast of the Northeast.
At RuPaul’s DragCon in the Fall of 2018 (their 2nd appearance), GGNYC partnered with Golden Girls merchandise aficionado Heck Yes Ya'll, spreading the Golden Girls love and dressing up gaggles of #TokenSophias along the way. They even sang live on the main stage with an introduction by Mrs. Kasha Davis!
“It’s like a drag barbershop trio, Pitch Perfect, and the Hallmark Channel got together to put on a show!”
Later, in December 2018, GGNYC hit the road again with a brand new holiday musical “Thank YULE for Being a Friend,” returning to their newfound homes away from home in Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, and Asbury Park, picking up New Hope, PA along the way.
In 2019, GGNYC played Rochester, NY and premiered their musical game show "The Golden Games" during the summer of 2019 with Mrs. Kasha Davis and Aggy Dune. Additionally, during the Summer of 2019 they performed on the maiden voyage of VACAYA's Provincetown Cruise from NYC to St. John - New Brunswick, Bar Harbor - Maine and finally Provincetown - MA. In the Fall 2019, The Golden Gays™ did a Midwest tour of their show “Hot Flashbacks” in Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Pittsburgh - another smash success with sell outs across the board!
“Thank YULE for Being a Friend” premiered in Provincetown, MA in November 2019 before playing Asbury Park, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cumberland, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and NYC, followed by a two-week run in Fort Lauderdale. The holiday tour concluded at the beautiful Hackensack Performing Arts Center in Hackensack, NJ.
2020 featured the Dallas premiere at the Virgin Hotel, both of the inaugural Golden Fans at Sea cruises with Flip Phone Events, the virtual debut of “Hot Flashbacks” on StageIT, weekly live shows on Facebook, the virtual "tour" of “Thank YULE for Being a Friend” on Stellar Tickets, and the premiere of their Ruth Wallis-inspired cabaret, “Queer Things” - all during a global pandemic!
2021 was the year GG™ returned to the stage! Mostly! Sort of! Jason's one woman Bea Arthur show "Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame" premiered in South Florida at Empire Stage and Gerry was the special guest star. The Golden Gays™ played every Pride celebration they could. They played Bridgeport CT, Peabody MA and Rehoboth Beach DE - all for the first time! They embarked on the longest and most intricate tour of Thank YULE for Being a Friend to date including a two week sit-down in Wilton Manors, FL at Island City Stage.
2022 marked the third Golden Fans at Sea cruise, the premieres of "Legendary Divas," "Betty & Bea Against Humanity" and "Ring Ring, it's the Libertine Belle - Murder Musical!" The GG™ toured with their hit game show, "The Golden Games" which showcased the talents of the new cast member Christopher Eklund as The Blanche! They attended the first ever Golden-Con in Chicago again with their pals Flip Phone Events, Celebrity Cruises and Dream Vacations. In addition to all of their usual tour spots, they added: Madison - NJ, Camp Hill - PA, Scranton - PA, Syracuse - NY, and Worcester - MA!
New Years Eve 2022 was their premiere in Atlanta at the queer venue Metropolitan Studios!
In early 2023, The Golden Gays™ took their hit Off-Broadway musical "Hot Flashbacks" to Chattanooga - TN and Las Vegas - NV and then returned to Golden-Con in Chicago and the Golden Fans at Sea cruise.
Stay tuned for the biggest Spring/Summer tour of "Hot Flashbacks" to kick off in May 2023 including a "Sunshine Cadets in the Woods" - Golden Girls Exclusive Weekend TBA!!
What's next?
Broadway? Space? Broadway in Space? Here they come!
Gerry Mastrolia, Marketing/the Rose, hails from North Jersey, where he began entertaining at the age of 3 with Three Stooges routines in his living room. At age 9, Gerry was introduced to the merry world of musical theatre, where some of his favorite roles include Edna (Hairspray), Horton (Seussical), Lord Farquaad (Shrek), and Jeff (Title Of Show). He began professionally working in New York at 18 and was seen on CBS & E! News for his work in the off-Broadway show Totally Tubular Time Machine starring Debbie Gibson. Shortly after, he created and starred in his debut solo cabaret show, Very Gerry, which played famous cabaret clubs like Don’t Tell Mama, the Metropolitan Room, and Paul Colby’s The Bitter End. Since then, Gerry has hosted, starred in, and created many cabaret performances in New York and all over the tri-state area. He’s toured with Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding and is currently working on his solo Impersonation show Legendary Divas, Kiss My Sass, paying homage to the divas of Old Hollywood. Endless love and gratitude to his family, friends and mentors for their love and support. "If I can make people smile, then I've served my purpose for God". -Red Skelton. www.GerryMastrolia.com
Jason Bea Schmidt, Producer/The Dorothy. Jason is the world's premier Bea Arthur impersonator. He lives in Philadelphia with his husband, poodle and shih tzu. He’s an actor, voice-over talent, and founding member of the hilarious drag troupe the Golden Gays™! His Golden Girls journey began with “Thank You for Being a Friend: The Musical” spurning his one “woman” show “Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame”, and then spurning the Golden Gays™. What’s next? Golden Girls: Infinity Wars?! He has worked alongside drag legends Joey Arias, Sherry Vine, Flotilla DeBarge, and Lady Bunny in his extensive off-Broadway, Cabaret, and Comedy Club credits. www.JasonBSchmidt.com
Christopher Eklund, Cast Member/Blanche, is absolutely tickled blush and bashful to be joining The Golden Gays as The Blanche. He has been enraptured with these fabulous women since a very young age and had seen every single episode of The Golden Girls long before puberty. Previous theatrical credits include The Little Mermaid (Ensemble U/S), Guys & Dolls (Nathan Detroit), Chess (Freddie Trumper) and The Producers (Carmen Ghia) opposite RuPaul’s Drag Race season 7 queen, Mrs. Kasha Davis. Follow him at @christophereklund88 on Instagram and @christyler1288 on Twitter.
Anthony Giorgio, the Director/ Choreographer/ Production-Manager. Anthony has been inspiring minds for years. A professional dancer since he was 16, endless performance opportunities have allowed him to connect with the world through projects like Broadway to Bombay in NYC and India and the World Wide Kindness Day flash mob danced in over 25 countries by over 10,000 people. He is a Teaching Artist, choreographing in theatres and classrooms and working in theatre camps with kids from 2-18. His podcast, “Queer Teen Podcast,” encourages young people to tell their truth. Much love and courage to husband Jason Bea, Penny the Poodle, and Dexter the Shih Tzu (@PenandDex on Instagram)
SuzElizabeth Morrisey, the Admin. Administrative assistant with hundreds of years of experience (seriously, just look at that gorgeous grey hair!) She's an expert seamstress, Master Knitter, spreadsheet wizard, lover of sleep, and former costume designer. When Suz isn't hard at work or catching up on her Z's, she's jetting off to exotic locales like London and Scotland (she just can't resist their charms).
Did we mention SuzElizabeth is a total bookworm? But it's not just books that make her heart sing - she's also a huge music lover. Her collection spans from Adam Ant to Aly and AJ, Gregorian chant to Godsmack, and even Six (The Musical) and Sxmpra–and everything in between–except for Country Music (weird for a Texan, right?)
Above all, SuzElizabeth is all about family - whether by blood or by choice. As a proud mom of six grown kids and grannie of five, she knows that family is what truly matters in life. And that's why she's thrilled to be a part of The Golden Gays™ family - a group of amazing individuals who share her love of laughter, joy, community, and (of course!) The Golden Girls.
Did we mention SuzElizabeth is a total bookworm? But it's not just books that make her heart sing - she's also a huge music lover. Her collection spans from Adam Ant to Aly and AJ, Gregorian chant to Godsmack, and even Six (The Musical) and Sxmpra–and everything in between–except for Country Music (weird for a Texan, right?)
Above all, SuzElizabeth is all about family - whether by blood or by choice. As a proud mom of six grown kids and grannie of five, she knows that family is what truly matters in life. And that's why she's thrilled to be a part of The Golden Gays™ family - a group of amazing individuals who share her love of laughter, joy, community, and (of course!) The Golden Girls.
Mary Rose Garcia (Roseey), The Social Media Manager, is the mind behind the social media handle Roseey Creates. Raised in Manila, Philippines, and having graduated from Centro Escolar University, Roseey is a social media manager who has worked with numerous clients on a global scale. Decisive and opinionated, she helps small businesses and content creators grow their businesses by providing eye-catching visual content and digital marketing campaigns. As a graphic designer, she focuses on content creation, brand management, and both physical and digital marketing materials. Roseey Creates on Facebook
Greg Carey, The Cast Member. Greg is an Actor and Playwright based in New York City. He recently graduated from Adelphi University in 2020 with a BFA in theatre. Greg is thrilled to be joining the Golden Gays™ and truly titillated to get a chance to work with this great group of people!
Originally created by Andy Crosten, Gerry Mastrolia, Jason B. Schmidt and Mason Griffin in 2017, the Golden Gays NYC set out to create Golden Girls Musicals they would want to see on stage! The current company, now known as The Golden Gays™ continues to bring the original creators' dream to fruition.