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A scene from Kimberly Akimbo (via official Instagram)Continue reading “‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘Fat Ham’ Score Top Honors In First Dorian Theater Awards”
Christian Borle and J. Harrison Ghee in ‘Some Like It Hot’ (photo: Marc J. Franklin)Some news stories you might have missed:
• Broadway News: The hit musical Some Like It Hot scored 8 Drama Desk Awards this week including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for the show’s star J. Harrison Ghee, who identifies as non-binary. Continue reading “News: 2023 Drama Desk Awards, Digital Pride Events + More”
This year’s Tony Awards will proceed as scheduled – albeit in an altered form without any scripted segments – after the striking screenwriters union agreed to not picket the event. Continue reading “Tony Awards Broadcast Will Take Place As Scheduled, But…”
Gio Benitez (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: ABC News has announced out correspondent Gio Benitez will become a permanent co-anchor of GMA Weekends. For young gay people of color everywhere, Benitez’s elevation to co-anchor of a network morning show is inspiring for the representation. Continue reading “News: Gio Benitez Named ‘GMA Weekends’ Co-Anchor + More”
The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway (photo: Lawrence Pfeil Jr.)I’m celebrating the incredible 35 year run of the mega-smash-hit The Phantom of the Opera, the longest running show in Broadway history, as the show takes its last bow tonight on the Great White Way. Continue reading “Broadway’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA End 35-Year Run”
Earlier this week, award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley released episodes 3 and 4 of his acclaimed new web series, 11 O’Clock Number. Continue reading “What To Watch: Episodes 3 & 4 Of Acclaimed Musical Web Series “11 O’Clock Number””
Broadway veteran and award-winning recording artist Matt Zarley will premiere his spectacular new musical web series 11 O’Clock Number tonight, March 27, at 11 PM ET on YouTube. Continue reading “Matt Zarley Debuts New Musical Web Series “11 O’Clock Number””
Two-time Tony Award winner Thommie WalshI originally posted this on March 15, 2011 in tribute to my funny, talented, and dear friend, Thommie Walsh.
A very personal post for me, I share this each year to celebrate his beautiful spirit.
Today would have been Thommie’s 73rd birthday. Continue reading “Happy Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh”
The cast of Phantom of the Opera (photo: Johan Persson)Even though Broadway box office traditionally drops in January following the bustling holiday season, the last week of January saw the 23 productions currently on the Great While Way grossing $25,705,039, with audience capacity inching up to 94% overall. Continue reading “Broadway Shows Playing to 94% Capacity End Of January”
The new documentary Broadway Rising chronicles the complex yet inspiring road to reopening Broadway after an 18-month shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Review: ‘Broadway Rising’ Captures The Formidable Spirit Of Broadway During COVID”