Divapalooza 5: The Best of Divapalooza, conceived by Joseph John, is a benefit event with some of Cabaret and Broadway’s most talented men. This year’s Divapalooza will benefit a new non-for-profit organization that producer Joseph John is founding to help people living with HIV and AIDS. The evening celebrates John’s birthday and the announcement of his new organization. The show includes his favorite performances from the past four Divapalooza shows, as well as new numbers.
Performers for Divapalooza 5 include: Style Expert, Leon Hall (Fashion Police, E!’s Golden Hanger Awards with Joan and Melissa Rivers); Aaron Lee Battle (Bistro Award Winner); Troy Cain; Greg Couba; Robert Fowler (The Producers); Will Taylor (The Producers); Peter Mac (Judy and Me, The Golden Girls: Live); Colm Reilly (2006 MAC Award – Male Vocalist); and Ricky Ritzel (recently as Jimmy Durante, Stop the Music in Las Vegas, multiple MAC Award winner). Joseph John directs.