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Broadway: Quirky, Hilarious ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Is The Buoyant Uplift We Need

The cast of Broadway's "Kimberly Akimbo"
The cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” (photo: Joan Marcus)
The magic happening on the stage of the Booth Theater on Broadway is full-hearted, hilarious, and exceedingly human. Adapted by David Lindsay-Abaire from his own 2001 play, with music by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change), the quirky, hilarious musical Kimberly Akimbo is a delightful deconstruction of the meaning of life that leaves you buoyant and hopeful. Continue reading “Broadway: Quirky, Hilarious ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Is The Buoyant Uplift We Need”

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A Fine Night At The 76th Tony Awards

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”

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‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘Fat Ham’ Score Top Honors In First Dorian Theater Awards

A scene from Kimberly Akimbo (via official Instagram)
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics‘ has announced the honorees of its inaugural Dorian Theater Awards. The new award honors the best the best of the 2022-2023 season both on and off-Broadway.

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News: 2023 Drama Desk Awards, Digital Pride Events + More

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”

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News: Gio Benitez Named ‘GMA Weekends’ Co-Anchor + More

ABC News has announced out correspondent Gio Benitez will become a permanent co-anchor of GMA Weekends.
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”

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Broadway’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA End 35-Year Run

The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway (photo: Lawrence Pfeil Jr.)
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”