LGBTQ news and entertainment
On 11-17-11, Nevada will come together for Nevada’s Big Give to benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada.
It’s 24 hours of unprecedented nonprofit giving — and it’s your chance make a real difference, right here in our community.
The Center’s purpose is to support and promote the well-being, positive image, and human rights of our LGBT community in Southern Nevada.
Judy Garland’s final days will play out at the Belasco Theatre when the hit End of the Rainbow makes its Broadway debut there March 19, 2012.
Tracie Bennett, who earned an Olivier Award nomination for her portrayal of Garland in the final year of her life, will repeat her performance for American audiences. Peter Quilter’s music-filled drama will officially open at the Belasco April 2, 2012, under the direction of Tony Award-winning La Cage aux Folles director Terry Johnson.
Joining Bennett will be Cumpsty (The Constant Wife, Democracy) as Garland’s accompanist, Anthony, with Emmy winner Pelphrey (“Guiding Light”) as her husband, Mickey Deans, and Russell (Our Town, The Play What I Wrote) in a variety of roles.
According to the producers, “End of the Rainbow is set in December 1968 and Judy Garland is about to make her comeback… again. In a London hotel room preparing for a series of concerts, with both her new young fiancé and her adoring accompanist, Garland struggles to get ‘beyond the rainbow’ with her signature cocktail of talent, tenacity, and razor-sharp wit. This savagely funny drama offers unique insight into the inner conflict that inspired and consumed one of the most beloved figures in American popular culture. End of the Rainbow features some of Garland’s most memorable songs, performed with the show-stopping gusto for which she will always be remembered.”
Bennett previously worked with Johnson in the London revival of La Cage aux Folles. She earned Olivier Awards for her performances as Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray and as Ilona Ritter She Loves Me. Her stage credits also include Les Miserables and Cash On Delivery. Numerous screen appearances include “Vincent,” “The Long Firm,” “Heroes and Villains,” “Next of Kin,” “Coronation Street,” “Going Out,” “Shirley Valentine,” “Knights and Emeralds” and “Deep Red Instant Love.”
Visit EndoftheRainbowBroadway.com.
Michael Buble was performing during the iHeartRadio LIve concert at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in NYC Nov. 8, when he made his feelings about Kardashian crystal clear the New York Post reports.
“Ladies and gentleman, I have a very special guest,” he announced to the audience. “Please welcome Kim Kardashian.”
But, after a short pause, Buble shot back, “Nah, just f**king with you! That bitch isn’t coming on my stage,” before transitioning into his cover of Nina Simone’s classic “Feeling Good,” which he said was dedicated to Kris Humphries.
Tune in tonight at 9pmEST/6pmPST for an encore airing of “Broadway Baby” on The Candi and Randy Show.
This was the first time I appeared on the show and spoke about my career in theater, on Broadway and working with folks like Carol Channing, Blythe Danner, Treat Williams, Gregory Harrison and more.
If you missed it the first time, tune in by hitting the link below and catch the backstage stories and gossip of what life in the theater can be like.
Let’s see now, does water that you can light on fire sound like a healthy thing…?
Although a slim majority of Americans favor repeal of the Affordable Care Act (47% favor repeal – 42% support the law), a similar split of people also believe it is the government’s responsibility to insure everyone has healthcare (50% say yes versus 46% who say no).
Thirty years ago today Olivia Newton-John’s mega-hit “Physical” reached #1 and stayed at the top of the charts for 10 weeks becoming the longest-running #1 single of the 1980s.
Olivia says she almost didn’t release the song thinking it was too racy. The video’s workout vibe was created to distract from the oh-so-sexual innuendo of the lyrics.
