LGBTQ news and entertainment
Amid an intoxicating blend of testosterone and tenderness, the gripping new Broadway musical The Outsiders shares a coming-of-age story of family bonds (both chosen and blood-born) and the eternal clash of “haves and have-nots.” Continue reading “Review: Testosterone & Tenderness ‘The Outsiders’ On Broadway”
Six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald will return to the Great White Way this fall in a new revival of the legendary Broadway musical Gypsy. Continue reading “Audra McDonald To Star In Broadway Revival Of ‘GYPSY’”
The winners of the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, which recognize excellence in dance and choreography in theater and film, were announced on May 20 at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Continue reading “Winners Of The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards Announced”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season. Continue reading “LGBTQ Critics’ 2024 Dorian Theater Award Nominations Announced”
The Outer Critics Circle (OCC) has announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2023-2024 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Continue reading “2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards Announced”
The off-Broadway hit Oh, Mary! will transfer to Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre for a 12-week limited run beginning June 26. According to press materials, the play (written and starring Cole Escola) shares a new side of former First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln—as a madcap, cabaret-obsessed alcoholic. The play takes place in the weeks before President Lincoln’s assassination. Continue reading “Hit Play “Oh, Mary!” To Transfer To Broadway In June”
Some news items I thought are worth your time: • New Music: Out pop artist Grant Knoche throws down some pretty slick choreography in his new music video, “Intrusive Thoughts.” Nice mid-tempo dance-pop with a little touch of sonic grunge. Continue reading “New Music From Grant Knoche ‘Intrusive Thoughts’ + More News”
Heartstopper star Kit Connor with make his Broadway debut this fall opposite Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) in Romeo + Juliet, a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic story of star-crossed lovers. Continue reading “Kit Connor Is Heading To Broadway In ‘Romeo + Juliet’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Playbill: Legendary Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie returns to the Broadway stage tonight, bringing her own brand of magic to the cast of WICKED as “Madame Morrible.” I most definitely WILL be seeing Donna and company in the near future. #WhatAStar Continue reading “Donna McKechnie Joins WICKED On Broadway + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State University student Trey Samuel Fetzer, 20, is facing ethnic intimidation (hate crime charge), criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct after he was caught on camera urinating on a gay pride flag hanging on a home’s porch. Continue reading “Ohio State Student Caught Urinating On Pride Flag + More News”