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As one of the original opening staff at Therapy, there’s a piece of my heart that forever stays on W52nd St. You gave me my start and I will never forget it.”
“It’s hard to find words, but one thing I will say is that I was lucky to have had it in my life,” said Ryan Overberg, who was a server there for 13 years ago and then returned three years ago to manage entertainment.
However, this time it looks like there is no going back. He built a successful international sports photography agency, EMPICS, that was Getty Images’ major competitor in Europe when it sold. More recently, it has featured contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race like Jackie Cox, Paige Turner, and Monet X Change.
Therapy has been top of the Hell’s Kitchen gay bar circuit since 2003.
I love you, Therapy,”
“This is the saddest news that I’ve gotten all quarantine,” Brad shared on Instagram, “This bar was such a safe haven and my favorite in the world.”
Many, like Alan Lum, are suggesting the community should try a rescue: “Is it too late to start a gofundme like Stonewall and Julius?”
However, the owners hold out little chance of a last-minute reprieve, with Broadway closed and tourism non-existent.
Phil has lived in New York since 2012. Talents that just needed a stage.”
Jackie Cox told us: “It’s such a big loss for the queer community as one of the few queer-owned and operated spaces that featured artists from many genres of nightlife entertainment: drag, cabaret, musical performances, and even weekly live-model drawing sessions.”
Jennifer Lameo was one of the original crew and the “solo female on staff.” She said: “I’ve worked with and waited on some of the amazing people.
As an international photojournalist, he photographed Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana and many others. “Every one of you who has ever worked here, performed here, partied here… We love you. He founded W42ST in 2014.
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It’s just over a year ago that Therapy survived the neighboring building being condemned and then collapsing, which forced the club to close for weeks.
Publisher & Editor Phil O’Brien is an entrepreneur and journalist. “Tom gave me the freedom to take chances and bring new talent. These nights were successful and showcased the immense talent that’s alive in the city. We created nights like YOU TRIED IT, BOOT CAMP, SOAKED, FEUD, SUNDAY SERVICES, BOOZICAL, and QUEST FOR QUEEN.
He founded a children’s charity in the UK that has helped young people through sport for over 15 years. We were a family and I love each and every person who walked through those doors. Since 2015 we have donated over $100,000 to the Horizons Foundation, the world’s first LGBTQ community foundation.
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