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Duncan Sheik (‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘Barely Breathing’) Dead At 56

Tony and Grammy Award winner Duncan Sheik dead at 56 (via Wikipedia)

Duncan Sheik, the Tony- and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who crafted the score for the hit Broadway musical Spring Awakening, has died. The cause of death is reported as heart failure leading to cardiac arrest. He was 56.

Prior to Broadway, Sheik had been best known for his radio hit “Barely Breathing” which spent 55 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for “Best Pop Vocal Performance” at the 1998 Grammy Awards. Continue reading “Duncan Sheik (‘Spring Awakening,’ ‘Barely Breathing’) Dead At 56”

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Kansas Gets My Vote For Mister USA + More News

John Ahlstedt representing Kansas at this year's Mister USA pageant (screen captures)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: You must take note of John Ahlstedt (above), who turned heads representing Kansas at the recent Mister USA pageant. Not only is he a hottie, but the straight, father of two is an outspoken LGBTQ ally. Check out his swimwear moment in the clip below. #fire Continue reading “Kansas Gets My Vote For Mister USA + More News”

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Rosie O’Donnell Heads Back To Broadway + More News

Rosie O'Donnell (screen cap)

Some news items for you as we get over Hump Day:

• Broadway World: Rosie O’Donnell will join the acclaimed Broadway revival of The Rocky Horror Show this fall in the role of ‘The Narrator’ for a limited two-week run (October 6 through October 18) while current ‘Narrator’ Rachel Dratch takes a short leave from the production.

• JoeMyGod: The city council of Southlake, Texas, has denied a permit for a community Pride festival planned at an Episcopal church. Council members did not discuss the event or ask city staff or organizers any questions before unanimously rejecting a proposal to issue the permit for the Oct. 3 party. Continue reading “Rosie O’Donnell Heads Back To Broadway + More News”

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Award-Winning Play ‘Oh, Mary!’ Coming To HBO Max In 2027

Cole Escola in "Oh, Mary!"

The Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning play Oh, Mary! is coming to HBO Max in 2027.

Starring and written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola, the dark comedy follows a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Continue reading “Award-Winning Play ‘Oh, Mary!’ Coming To HBO Max In 2027”

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Throwback Thursday: Gavin Creel And Aaron Tveit “His Eyes”

Gavin Creel and Aaron Tveit sing "His Eyes" from Jekyll & Hyde

Broadway greats Gavin Creel and Aaron Tveit make me smile so hard at this.

The dynamic duo sing “His Eyes” from the Broadway musical Jekyll & Hyde in this video throwback I believe is from COVID days.

Gavin (a Tony winner for his performance in Hello, Dolly!) passed away from a rare, aggressive form of cancer at the age of 48 on September 30, 2024, just two months after his diagnosis.

It was recently announced that Aaron is returning to his Tony-winning role in Moulin Rouge for a final, limited 15-performance engagement.

H/t the Broadway Besties Podcast. Hit play and enjoy.

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National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News

Cowboy (photo: prometeus/Depositphotos)

Some news items for you on this very hot Saturday in Las Vegas:

• Queerty: Did you know that the fourth Saturday of July is officially recognized as the “National Day of the Cowboy?” Hit the link for a round-up of gay cowboys on social media. #SaveAHorse…

• Netflix: A reminder that the Heartstopper Forever finale film is now streaming on Netflix. “True love stories never really end.” Continue reading “National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News”

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‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ Announces Closing Date

The Jellicle moon will soon be setting.

The Tony Award-winning musical revival, CATS: The Jellicle Ball,  will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8.

But – before the final curtain, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Continue reading “‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ Announces Closing Date”

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Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News

Image via X/CLECCIO

Some news stories for you on this oh-so-sunny Saturday in Las Vegas:

• LGBTQ Nation: This gay dad (above) went viral for his honest reflection on raising a straight son.

• Pink News: Leviticus, an Australian queer supernatural horror-romance film, is being called the best queer horror film of the year. In U.S. theaters now. Continue reading “Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News”

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Full List Of 2026 Tony Award Winners

Winners of the 79th Tony Awards

The votes are in, the Tony Awards were handed out last night, and Broadway’s best are still taking their bows.

Among the evening’s biggest winners – Death of a Salesman owned the night with six wins, including Best Play Revival. Schmigadoon! won Best Musical, and Ragtime took Best Musical Revival. Continue reading “Full List Of 2026 Tony Award Winners”