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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”

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Happy Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh

Remembering Thommie Walsh, two-time Tony Award winner, who would have turned 72 today
Two-time Tony Award winner Thommie Walsh
I 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”

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Broadway Shows Playing to 94% Capacity End Of January

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”

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Review: ‘Broadway Rising’ Captures The Formidable Spirit Of Broadway During COVID

The new documentary Broadway Rising is available on VOD December 28, 2022 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”

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‘Broadway Rising’ Follows Broadway’s Journey Back After COVID Shutdown

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.
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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”