LGBTQ news and entertainment
Current WICKED co-stars Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande are reportedly in talks to headline a new revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey + Ariana Grande To Star In West End ‘Sunday In The Park’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Here are the top five most challenged LGBTQ+ books in 2024 according to the American Library Association. Seven of the top 10 books banned last year had LGBTQ+ characters. • Kenneth-in-the-212: For your Hump Day viewing – tennis instructor/former “Bachelor”/”Dancing with the Stars” hunk Joey Graziadei. More at the link. Continue reading “Top 5 Banned LGBTQ Books + ‘Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends’ + More News”
Happy heavenly birthday to Broadway legend (and I use that word accurately) Stephen Sondheim, who would have turned 94 today. Continue reading “On The Occasion Of Stephen Sondheim’s 94th Birthday”
Some news items you might have missed: • Axelrod PAC: Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George blazes with color, light, and dance in this vivid reimagining of the beloved musical starring Graham Phillips and Talia Suskauer. Directed/choreographed by Eamon Foley. Continue reading “Dancing Through Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday” + More News”
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”
Stephen Sondheim (image via Depositphotos)
TJ Osborne (left) gets choked up accepting his 1st Grammy Award with his brother
Some news stories you might have missed: • Playbill: Keeping Company With Sondheim, a new documentary exploring the legacy of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical Company, will premiere May 27 at 9 PM ET on PBS featuring rehearsal and performance footage. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 19, 2022”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres just got more bad news: a former assistant on DeGeneres’ talk show will release a tell-all novel based on their experiences on the series. The title: The Devil Wears Cowgirl. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 14, 2021”
A few things to check out as we head into the weekend: • Out Music: The new album Place & Time is shining a spotlight on women, queer POC, theys, enbys and trans folk. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 3, 2021”