Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
(image via Facebook)The feature-length documentary Broadway Rising chronicles the Broadway community’s harrowing and inspiring journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown on March 12, 2020. Continue reading “‘Broadway Rising’ Follows Broadway’s Journey Back After COVID Shutdown”
Museum of Broadway (photo: Monique Carboni)Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr.
Just steps from Times Square, visitors to the interactive, experiential Museum of Broadway step back through nearly 150 years of legendary productions and see up close iconic memorabilia. Continue reading “The Museum Of Broadway – An Interactive Celebration Of Broadway’s Rich History”
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• Instinct Magazine: After Jimmy Kimmel became inquisitive about Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian malo that he’s been seen rocking recently, the action star didn’t pause to strip out of his purple silk suit and show off his ASSets. Continue reading “Jason Momoa Shows Off His ASSets + More News”
Justin Timberlake (image via Depositphotos)Some news items you might have missed:
• Out: In a recent episode of the podcast And That’s What You REALLY Missed, GLEE creator Ryan Murphy revealed the role of Mr. Schuester (played by Matthew Morrison) was originally written with Justin Timberlake in mind. And the character was conceived as a meth addict… Continue reading “GLEE Was Written With Justin Timberlake In Mind + More News”
Director/choreographer Chet Walker (image via official website)I’m sad to share the news that Broadway director/choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on Friday from a glioblastoma tumor. Continue reading “Chet Walker, Broadway Director/Choreographer, Dances Into The Light”
Sara Porkalob (screen capture via YouTube)Sara Porkalob, currently appearing in Roundabout Theatre’s Broadway revival of 1776, is garnering all kinds of attention for some comments she made in an interview with Vulture where she admits to giving “75 percent” in 1776. Continue reading “Sara Porkalob On Giving ’75 Percent’ On Broadway”
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• Military Times: A decade after U.S. military branches discarded the hideous “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy and allowed gay and lesbian troops to serve openly, a report from the Joint Staff found that concerns about combat effectiveness and unit cohesion were basically unfounded. Continue reading “Study: Fears Of Openly Gay Troops Were Overblown + More News”
Jonathan Bailey (image via Instagram)Director Jon M. Chu confirmed via Twitter that out hottie Jonathan Bailey will play romantic lead “Fiyero” in the upcoming Wicked movies. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Joins Cast Of WICKED Movies”
Angelica Ross (photo: Steven Simione)Angelica Ross – best known for her turn on the groundbreaking POSE as Candy Ferocity and roles on American Horror Story – broke through another glass ceiling this week making her Broadway debut in Chicago the Musical as the indomitable Roxie Hart. Continue reading “Angelica Ross Makes Broadway Debut In CHICAGO”
Producers have announced The Phantom of the Opera, the longest running musical in Broadway history, will close February 18, 2023, after more than 35 years. Continue reading “‘Phantom Of The Opera’ To Close On Broadway”