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Marty Thomas, a familiar face on the Broadway and cabaret scene, is releasing his sophomore album, Slow Dancing with a Boy, this Friday, December 6.

Marty — who beat Britney Spears on Star Search — has been in Xanadu, Wicked and The Secret Garden. With Slow Dancing with a Boy, he delves into the memories of a closeted man's coming-of-age memories, set to song.

It's the perfect holiday gift ... possibly to yourself.

More here.