New Beginnings presents the 2009 Duplex Gala on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 6:30pm at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre. It’s a fun-filled roster guaranteed to entertain. There will be some outstanding performers highlighted from the past year, as well as a preview of the upcoming shows at the Duplex.

As a special offer for MAC members, there is No Cover and No Minimum. There are a limited number of seats for the "MAC Discount." Reservations may be made at the address below. Type in MAC by your last name.

Grammy Award winner Julie Gold, 2008 MAC Award winner Cait Doyle, Second City alum Colleen McHugh, multiple MAC

Award winning Comedienne Poppi Kramer, 2008 Bistro Award winner Brian Nash, piano bar virtuoso Franca Vercelloni, Jonathan Larson Award winners Gaby Alter & Sophie Jaff, comedy duo The Rescignos, vocal quartet Harmonic Proposal, acoustic trio Icky House Club, the cast of Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make A Good Musical, debut performer Stacie Koby, Stonewall Sensation winner Erik Sisco, with musical direction by Brian Nash, direction by Lisa Moss. The evening is produced and hosted by Thomas Honeck