LGBTQ news and entertainment
I cannot wait to see the upcoming filmed capture of the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, Waitress: The Musical, when it comes to the big screen on December 7. Continue reading “Trailer: Sara Bareilles & Company In ‘Waitress: The Musical’”
Guest post by Lawrence Pfeil, Jr. Today, two new Stephen Sondheim productions are lighting up New York City with an electric buzz so bright Times Square looks dim by comparison. Continue reading “Two by Sondheim – Revival & Requiem”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: A local LGBTQ pride group was excluded from a Labor Day parade in Essex, Iowa. Essex Mayor Calvin Kinney spearheaded the decision, with no motions or city council vote. Kinney did not immediately respond to an email from the AP regarding the decision. Continue reading “Pride Group Excluded From Labor Day Parade + More News”
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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines, two stories from Italy as government officials have begun removing the names of non-biological gay mothers from their children’s birth certificates, AND transgender men are signing up for the Miss Italy pageant after the organization banned trans women. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: “Some Like It Hot” On Broadway, Drag Queen Tops iTunes Christian Music Chart + More”
The company of Some Like It Hot (all photos: Marc J. Franklin)If you’re in the New York City area and looking to get out of the heat, then head to the Shubert Theater on Broadway where you can chill in the A/C and enjoy the fantastic Fahrenheit-busting, razzle-dazzle of Some Like It Hot. Continue reading “Review: ‘Some Like It Hot’ Sizzles With High Octane Comedy”
The cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” (photo: Joan Marcus)
A Broadway strike was averted as a union repping a segment of Broadway crew members announced it has reached a tentative deal with theater owners. Continue reading “Broadway Strike Averted As Crew Members Reach A Deal”
History was made tonight as J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) and Alex Newell (Shucked) took home the trophies for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical, respectively, becoming the first non-binary actors to be honored by the Tony Awards. Continue reading “A Fine Night At The 76th Tony Awards”
A scene from Kimberly Akimbo (via official Instagram)Continue reading “‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘Fat Ham’ Score Top Honors In First Dorian Theater Awards”