Friday, February 04, 2005

The hardest working middle-aged man in show business, is a magnanimous singing, dancing, schticking throwback to the comedic entertainers of yesteryear. He tirelessly performs in big concert halls, Off-Broadway shows, celebrity benefits, independent films, television, and comedy clubs.

He has produced, written, and starred in a string of sold-out runs: "The Murray Hill Show", The Murray Hill Star-Spangled Christmas Comedy Special, Caught in the Act, "A Murray Little Christmas" at FEZ in New York City. He has performed his unique brand of stand-up at the Comedy Garden at Madison Square Garden, Gotham Comedy Club, and Caroline's on Broadway.

Murray is one of the most sought after emcees working today and was tagged "the emcee of choice" by New York Magazine. He has hosted hundreds of shows, benefits, and events such as a portion of Wigstock, Voice's Siren Music Festival, 1st Annual Burlesque Festival, LeTigre concerts, Avante-Garde-Arama at PS 122, Ladyfest mainstage, San Francisco Pride mainstage.

Murray was just awarded Out Magazine's OUT 100 for Performance along with Margaret Cho, Edward Albee, and George C. Wolfe, and "Best of New York" by the Village Voice and New York Magazine. Murray is thrilled to have a small part in Wallace Shawn's upcoming film Maria & Bruce starring Julianne Moore and Matthew Broderick.

He recently toured the West Coast with the acclaimed punk-electro band LeTigre, performed in several festivals with The Wau-Wau Sisters, and hosted the Seattle Comedy Festival. He is currently developing a late night TV show based on "The Murray Hill Show".

-New York Burlesque Festival 2004

Entertainer, producer, writer, and the hardest working middle-aged man in show business spent the past year performing and emceeing in big concert halls, Off-Broadway shows, films, and comedy clubs. He recently wrapped a sold-out run of a "A Murray Little Christmas" in New York City.

He keeps his schtick sharp by gigging at the Comedy Garden at Madison Square Garden, Gotham Comedy Club, and Joe's Pub and hosting a variety of events. He can be seen on TLC's new cable show "Faking It".

Murray was just awarded Out Magazine's OUT 100 for performance along with Margaret Cho, Edward Albee, and George Wolfe, and "Best drag king" by the Village Voice.

He writes a pop-culture, nightlife, and humor column for the NY Blade and runs his company Cheeseburger Rare Entertainment.

-New York Burlesque Festival 2003

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