(openPR) - January 27, 2008 - New York, N.Y. - Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the encore performance of ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 2, a solo musical written and performed by internationally acclaimed solo theatre artist Jade Esteban Estrada (2005 Performance Artist of the Year) at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008. The performance will be held at Lakewood United Church of Christ located at 2601 54th Avenue S in St. Petersburg, Florida. The event is wheelchair accessible and appropriate for ages 13 and up. Admission is $10. The celebrated actor will sign autographs at a meet and greet session immediately after the show. For reservations and information log onto getjaded.com.

Conquest. Religion. Sacrifice. Sweat. Politics. Fate. ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 2 debuted at the Columbus National Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival in Columbus, Ohio in 2004 winning the Audience Favorite Award for Solo Performance. In the sequel Estrada portrays Alexander the Great, Queen Christina of Sweden, Susan B. Anthony, Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk and 9/11 hero Mark Bingham.

"'ICONS' is part history lesson, part musical, part politics and ALL entertainment," states Jennifer Chung of the San Diego Daily Transcript. Tom Sime of the Dallas Morning News calls it, "funny and irreverent…a feel-good session for gay people." Lisa Gauthier of Nuvo in Indianapolis stated, "I'm not gay...but I loved these shows."

Estrada debuted his first solo show “It’s Too Late…It’s Already In Me…” at the Festival de Libre Enganche in 1997 and a decade later has been compared to Ruth Draper, Lily Tomlin and other luminaries in the field of solo theatre. Estrada’s last visit to St. Petersburg was in June 2007. He performed at the Suncoast Theatre in 2005 and 2006.

"Jade Esteban Estrada is a brilliant young writer and performer. It was an honor to experience the ministry of this modern pioneer of the gay movement, "states Rev. Troy Perry, Founder of the Worldwide Metropolitan Community Church.

“Jade Esteban Estrada is one of the finest solo theatre artists of the 21st century,” states Jack Miles of the Southwest Actors Guide.

Formally the choreographer to television personality Charo and a scratch vocalist for the Back Street Boys, Estrada came to international attention when Out Magazine christened him, "the first gay Latin star" in 2000. Estrada released his debut CD "Angel" (Vicarious) in 2001 and in 2002 took part in the "Being Out Rocks" (Centaur) CD compilation in honor of National Coming Out Day for the Human Rights Campaign.

In October 2006, Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher paid tribute to Estrada by commissioning him the title of "Kentucky Colonel," the highest honor awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky that acknowledges outstanding ambassadors of goodwill and fellowship around the world. The Texas native joined other honorary colonels which include Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope, Joan Crawford, Johnny Depp, Muhammad Ali and Pope John Paul II.

Estrada's television credits include appearances on the Emmy-nominated "In the Life TV" on PBS, and "The Graham Norton Effect" on Comedy Central. His popular Latin dance music can be heard on the Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning police drama, "The Shield" on the FX Network. He has recently returned to work on NBC’s second season of “Friday Night Lights.”

"Most performers would be happy to have a fraction of Jade Esteban Estrada's career," states Marty Rosen of the Louisville Courier-Journal. Hector Saldana of the San Antonio Express-News calls him "a show biz messiah." Roy Proctor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch calls him "a master entertainer."

Estrada’s other solo shows include “Gay Christian, Gay Muslim, Gay Jew,” “Pico de Gallo,” and “Tortilla Heaven.”

Estrada has been in several new films this year including “The Blue Note,” “Callous,” “Crosshairs,” and the highly anticipated “The Innocent Killers.” He also recently debuted his own a designer humor line of bilingual greeting cards, “Jade Esteban Estrada for Nos Vemos Greetings.”

For further information or to request high resolution artwork or an interview, please contact Greta Golding at vicariouspr@aol.com, call 646-342-8647 or visit getjaded.com.

Adam Salazar
Vicarious New York
145 West 45th Street
New York, New York 10036
www.getjaded.com
646-342-8647
vicariouspr@aol.com

Vicarious Productions produces the touring shows of Comedy Central actor Jade Esteban Estrada.