If you have been to New York City and caught a Murry Hill Show, I highly doubt you came out dried eyed, and your sides not hurting. The shows are pure hilarity, and brilliant. It was with heart breaking news I got from a mutual friend on Thanksgiving night that the NYC Drag King and comedian has lost "virtually everything" after a four-alarm fire at his apartment, which also happened to be Murray's 50th birthday. Fortunately, Murray was out of town when the fire broke out, but the building is now condemned and deemed uninhabitable and has lost everything from the ground up, including everything from furniture, electronics, clothing, everyday necessities to his custom-made show suits. The building took 140 firefighters on the scene to get the blaze under control and out. Now Murray is in need of our help. Amanda Lepore, Bridgette Evertt and others started a GoFundMe, till he can get back up, and on his feet. For more than 20 years Murray has been bringing many laughter and joy, so let's help take some of the immense pressure off our beloved drag king Mr. Showbiz! A GoFundMe was set up. If anyone would feel inclined to give a donation in any amount, I'm sure Murray would be forever grateful.
And in happier news, Murray's annual "A Murray Little Christmas" revue will return to NYC'S Joes Pub from December 14-18, with proceeds going to help with the fire loss as well. If you're in the city, plan on a great night, while helping out a great member of our community. Tickets are on sale.
How heartbreaking! William and I caught Murray twice in the city.
ReplyDeleteConsider me off to do a donation Mistress.
Oh, that's terrible. He was the first drag king I had ever seen, and he's hilarious. I don't get my first paycheck for awhile, but I'll see what I can do.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unfortunate calamity for a true classic!
ReplyDeleteOMG! That is terrible! And what timing. I love me my big ole drag king! I will give too.
ReplyDeleteI just saw a news article on this Sunday. I would have had no idea who Murray was if not for your blog , where I became familiar. The community has really come through for Mr Showbiz I see too. And that is heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteSo sad when I heard. I hear Susanne Bartsch is planning a party for him too. Adore my LGBT.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! She has been a rock on many fronts in the city, and always a show of support.
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ReplyDeleteOh, heartbreaking. I hope he had insurance to cover the materials losses and help him rebuild his life and create new memories.
ReplyDeleteI suspect he may have not, but don't know for sure. But the Go Fund Me has been great to get him back up quick at least till any insurance can be received. We know how slow they can be.
DeleteGood to know. On my way!
DeleteIt is said that people don't need possessions; that's just wrong. Possessions are (for most of us) a history of our lives and almost as necessary as the air we breathe and the food we eat.
ReplyDeleteLove him!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad nothing happened to him and that the community chips in to help. What a terrible coincidence.
Love that you put the link to the GoFund me here. You're the best.
XOXO
I'm TERRIBLE generally about putting in links too. When I heard it really upset me, but the out pour has been great.
DeleteI love Murray!
ReplyDeleteSo completely funny! My side always hurt.
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