Our Own JJ’s muse Dorothy Bishop returns to New York’s plush Metropolitan Room tomorrow night with another edition of her “Dozen Divas” revue, featuring 12 diva impressions in the breakneck course of a single 70 minute show.  

Friday’s program promises two new divas in addition to long-time favorites Joan Rivers, Shirley Bassey, Kristin Chenoweth, Renée Fleming, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Stevie Nicks (pictured) and, oh, all sorts of others. Loyal parterrians can enjoy a 2-for-1 discount on the cover charge by using the discount code “DIVA,” which, if nothing else, is easy to remember.

Doors open at 9:00 pm with the diva antics beginning at 9:30. Special guest will be Dorothy’s adorable sidekick Greg Uliasz.

James Jorden

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and first editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni,.. He was the co-creator, writer and occasional wig stylist for "The Dozen Divas," the long-running cabaret show starring the ineffable Dorothy Bishop. He also served as opera critic for the New York Observer.

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