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PERFORMANCE-Teatro-Zinzannis-Carisa-Hendrix-talks-magic-queerness-and-Canada

  PERFORMANCE Teatro Zinzanni's Carisa Hendrix talks magic, queerness and Canada

One could call Teatro Zinzanni's newest production, "Love, Chaos, and Dinner," a meal and a show—but that would definitely shortchange this ongoing extravaganza. Taking place at the Loop's Cambria Hotel, there is not a bad seat ...


 
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  'Sleeping with Beauty' serves up naughty holiday laughs



Seasonal British pantomimes have been securing the talents of such known performers as Henry Winkler, George Takei and Sir Ian McKellen for decades now. This inventive recounting of fairy tales, utilizing popular song, comedy and rowdy ...


 
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  Jerry Mitchell bops into Boop!

Director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell is bringing black-and-white Boop! The Betty Boop Musical into a world of color at the CIBC Theatre this winter. It's a pre-Broadway world premiere for the musical starring Jasmine Amy Rogers ...


 
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  Hell in a Handbag to present 'Peep Show: The Handbag 2023 Benefit'on Dec. 10

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Hell in a Handbag Productions will present its 2023 benefit: Peep Show—a peep through the curtains at the company's 2024 season—on Sunday, Dec. 10, 11:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. at The Center on Halsted's The Hoover-Leppen ...


 
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  Sarah Siddons to produce 'Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy'

In a first for the 71-year-old Sarah Siddons Society, it will produce a one-night performance of Noor Inayat Khan: The Forgotten Spy—a new one-woman play written and performed by Almanya Narula, a 2016 Siddons Scholarship recipient ...


 
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  YEPP 'rises' to occasion at fall fundraiser

Members and guests of Youth Empowerment Performance Project (YEPP) gathered Nov. 17 at Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont Ave., for the organization's fall fundraiser, Rise Up: Our Celebration of Resistance. The evening marked both the ...


 
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  WORLD Latvia, nonbinary magistrate, Gay Games end, Israel soldiers

Latvia's parliament voted to allow same-sex couples to establish civil unions, Reuters reported. Said couples now have legal recognition—but fewer rights than married couples. The new legislation, slated to take effect in the middle of next ...


 
THEATER-Queer-actor-Chloe-Baldwin-talks-POTUS-identity-and-Shakespeare

  THEATER Queer actor Chloe Baldwin talks 'POTUS,' identity and Shakespeare

In the Steppenwolf farce POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, queer actor Chloe Baldwin portrays the president's mistress Dusty, acting alongside a formidable group that includes Caroline Neff ...


 
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  'Jersey Boys' stars reunite as Midtown Men on Dec. 2 in Glen Ellyn

The original stars of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys—Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and J. Robert Spencer—will reunite as Midtown Men on Saturday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at McAninch Arts Center's Belushi Performance Hall ...


 
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  Hell in a Handbag Productions presents world premiere of The Golden Girls Save Xmas, A Lost Episodes Parody

--From a press release

CHICAGO (November 10, 2023) — Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to kick off its 2023/24 season this November with The Golden Girls Save Xmas — A Lost Episodes Parody, featuring an all-new holiday tale ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Kaytranada, NFL star, Alexandra Billings, video game, George Michael

Out Montreal DJ/producer Kaytranada teased his latest single, "Out of Luck," with Mariah the Scientist, on Twitter, Complex noted. "THIS IS THE ANTHEM!" Kaytra wrote in his quote-tweet of the song playing at a release party. ...


 
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  Charles Busch dishes on life as a storyteller

Performer/writer Charles Busch, who recently penned his autobiography, Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, said that collecting his most precious and salient memories in a book felt "inevitable." "Storytelling is such an essential ...


 
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  Black Excellence Awards winners named, inaugural Chicago Black Arts Hall of Fame inductees honored

--From a press release

CHICAGO (Nov. 7, 2023)—The nonprofit Black Arts & Culture Alliance of Chicago is proud to announce the winners of its 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards, honored last night in a festive celebration at Black Ensemble Theater. ...


 
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  Jeremy Jordan adds third show to Steppenwolf run

Steppenwolf Theatre announced that Broadway star Jeremy Jordan has added a third performance to his much-anticipated Chicago debut this winter. After completely selling out two previously announced performances on Saturday ...


 
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  THEATER 'This Bitter Earth' tackles both political and personal commitments

I have more decades behind me than before me. Thus, my history comes at me in timeless waves. An event from 1986 will often assail my mind while one from last year follows, dreamily, behind it. ...


 
In-Praise-of-Sondheim-Theo-dedicates-the-rest-of-its-season-to-a-legendary-composer

  In Praise of Sondheim: Theo dedicates the rest of its season to a legendary composer

Evanston’s Theo theater company didn't originally set out to devote the majority of its 2023-24 season to the late gay composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. But then the company's artistic leadership saw a creative Sondheim offer ...


 
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  Chicago International Film Festival rolls into the Windy City once again

The 59th Chicago International Film Festival raced into various theaters across the Windy City from Oct. 11-22. The commute to many of the screenings changed this year with AMC River East's poorly timed construction conflict forcing ...


 
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  About Face Theatre's 29th Season opens with LGBTQ+ theatre stars in a three-week queer theatre workshop

--From a press release

CHICAGO (October 26, 2023) — About Face Theatre's Re/Generation Studio workshop series returns to kick off the company's 2023-2024 season from November 30 through December 16, 2023 at The Den Theatre. Re/Generation Studio will includ ...


 
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  Broadway's Andy Mientus lugs his Jug-Band to Chicago for the holidays

Prepare to reconnect with your inner child through puppetry this holiday season with Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. Puppets will play onstage Nov. 15-Dec. 31 at the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 South Michigan Ave., ...


 
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  Billy Masters: Madonna sets her watch to Diva Time

"It is truly obscene what they're charging for tickets to 'Merrily We Roll Along' on Broadway. $500 to $800. PLUS—$40 a ticket 'handling charge.'"—Kevin Chamberlin voices his outrage at the price of Broadway tickets. Imag ...


 
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  'Creepcast' creators discuss their spooky new season

Longtime theater buddies Sylas Dean and the monomynous Stew have hit gold with CreepTime the Podcast, their very fun, very informative look at often unacknowledged stories involving true crime. Loyal fans, known as Creepers, tune in ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ 'Shucked,' Melissa Etheridge, 'Elite,' composer dies, Orville Peck

The Broadway production Shucked has set a closing date of Jan. 14, 2024 at the Nederlander Theatre, Playbill noted. At closing, the Tony-nominated musical will have played 28 previews and 327 regular performances. A North American ...


 
THEATER-Oct-20-21-production-to-focus-on-beginnings-of-house-music

  THEATER Oct. 20-21 production to focus on beginnings of house music

A new production about house music will run Oct. 20-21 in Chicago. "In the Beginning There Was House"—inspired by the life and work of the late Chicago house-music legend Frankie Knuckles—is a new work from Steven ...


 
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  Black Excellence Awards taking place Nov. 6, will feature avery r. young

The Black Arts & Culture Alliance will present the 23rd Annual Black Excellence Awards on Monday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N. Clark St. Hosted by Melissa Duprey, this year's ...


 
THEATER-Company-of-Wolves-Redtwists-Dusty-Brown-on-gay-Riding-Hood-retelling-Grindr-gender-identity-

  THEATER Company of 'Wolves': Redtwist's Dusty Brown on gay Riding Hood retelling, Grindr, gender identity

It's all about Pride in 2023-24 at Redtwist Theatre. The 19th season for this North Side black-box theater includes three very different productions, starting with Wolves, called a "gory, gay reimagining of 'Little Red Riding Hood.'" ...


 
Choose-Chicago-City-of-Chicago-announce-start-of-Theater-Season

  Choose Chicago, City of Chicago announce start of 'Theater Season'

--From a press release

Chicago, IL (Oct. 5, 2023) — Mayor Brandon Johnson, Choose Chicago and the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced the launch of Theater Season, a new campaign to promote local ...


 
Glessner-House-to-present-A-Theater-in-the-Darks-staged-reading-of-The-White-City-

  Glessner House to present A Theater in the Dark's staged reading of The White City

--From a press release. Video below

Immersive staged reading of WHITE CITY - a theatrical thriller surrounding the notorious Chicago serial killer H. H. Holmes, who is said to have murdered more than 20 people during the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893. ...


 
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  55th anniversary Jeff Awards for Equity theaters announced

--From a press release

(October 2, 2023 — CHICAGO) — At the 55th anniversary celebration of Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 46 award recipients selected from among 214 theater artist nominees across ...


 
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  Beyonce concert film 'Renaissance' debuting Dec. 1

Media outlets have reported that the theatrical release date for Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce—a movie chronicling the superstar's most recent world tour—is Dec. 1. Advance tickets are already available for sale on major theater chains ...


 
OPERA-REVIEW-Lyrics-new-season-at-full-sail-with-debuting-Dutchman-production

  OPERA REVIEW Lyric's new season at full-sail with debuting 'Dutchman' production

Lyric Opera of Chicago is off to a flying start with its new-to-Chicago production of Richard Wagner's The Flying Dutchman. Magnificent performances by the leads and chorus—not to mention masterful work by Lyric's orchestra, conducted by ...


 
THEATER-REVIEW-Little-Voice-showcases-big-talents

  THEATER REVIEW 'Little Voice' showcases big talents

The Gift Theatre at Filament Theatre, 4041 N. Milwaukee Through Oct. 15 thegifttheatre.org � I kept thinking of Walter, one of the regulars at (late, lamented) Bucks Saloon, when watching The Gift Theatre's current production of ...


 
SAVOR-Jam-packed-Chicago-Gourmet-Easy-Bars-Drag-Me-to-Bingo

  SAVOR Jam-packed Chicago Gourmet; Easy Bar's 'Drag Me to Bingo'

Hundreds of people recently took part in one of the city's annual culinary highlights: Chicago Gourmet. Spanning Sept. 21-24 mostly at the Harris Theater rooftop at Millennium Park, Chicago Gourmet featured, as usual, several events, including ...


 
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  DANCE Deeply Rooted performing Nov. 3 at the Auditorium Theatre

The Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., is presenting Deeply Rooted Dance Theater—a Chicago-based contemporary dance company rooted in traditions of American and African-American dance—in a one-night-only performance ...


 
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  Teatro Zinzanni returning to Cambria Hotel on Oct. 5

Teatro ZinZanni is returning to the Chicago Loop—tucked inside a mirrored spiegeltent within the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St. The cast features returning fan favorites including Duo 19, a dynamic trapeze ...


 
THEATER-Mosaic-Players-revives-5-Lesbians-Eating-a-Quiche

  THEATER Mosaic Players revives 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

Are suburban Illinois and Wisconsin towns ready to welcome 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche into their churches, synagogues and community colleges? The artists of a Lake County theater company certainly think so. "I was very pleasantly ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ John Waters, Madonna, Miriam Margoyles, Angelica Ross, 'Cassandro'

Openly gay film director John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Serial Mom, Cry-Baby) received his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, The Hollywood Reporter noted. (Actors Ricki Lake and Mink Stole as well as photographer Greg Gorman were ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Kim Petras, LGBTQ+ movies, TIFF, canceled shows, yachts

Video below

Ahead of her Feed the Beast world tour, Grammy-winning international trans pop singer/songwriter Kim Petras has shared reimagined, symphonic, seven-piece string-ensemble performances of fan favorites from her debut album Feed ...


 
THEATER-Queer-actor-Kyle-Patrick-reflects-on-leading-American-Psycho-The-Musical

  THEATER Queer actor Kyle Patrick reflects on leading 'American Psycho: The Musical'

American Psycho—both the Bret Easton Ellis novel and the Mary Harron-directed film led by Christian Bale—would seem ripe for a musical treatment, given the omnipresent campy elements (despite, or maybe because of, the gore). And, in ...


 
Chicago-Opera-Theater-starts-50th-anniv-season-with-Soldier-Songs

  Chicago Opera Theater starts 50th-anniv. season with 'Soldier Songs'

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) is kicking off its 50th-anniversary season with David T. Little's Grammy-nominated Soldier Songs—described as "a haunting, heavy-metal infused theatrical cantata about the psychological impact of war." ...


 
Porchlight-Music-Theatres-announces-29th-season

  Porchlight Music Theatre's announces 29th season

--From a press release

This past Friday at our special event, Porchlight ICONS: Celebrating Ben Vereen, we shared the exclusive announcement of our 29th Season! The new season launches with The Cole Porter Festival - A Celebration of the Man ...


 
THEATER-Jim-Henson-production-in-Chicago-on-Nov-14-Dec-31

  THEATER Jim Henson production in Chicago on Nov. 14-Dec. 31

A live theatrical adaptation of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas is making its Chicago debut Nov. 14-Dec. 31, at the Studebaker Theater at the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Broadway World revealed. ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ 'Sex Education' star, Rotten Tomatoes, Jessica Lange, Queer/Art

Video below

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa officially came out during an interview with Elle UK, according to Out. "I remember being at Manchester Pride, going through the streets with all my boys, shaking my cha-chas, living it ...


 
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  Theater Review: A Taste of Soul brings music and food center stage

By Brian Kirst

We all know the sluggish quagmire of weekday work mornings. Often the only thing that gets us moving and able to face the day is our favorite songs. While all of the Black Ensemble Theater productions ...


 
Steppenwolf-to-present-Broadways-Jeremy-Jordan-on-Jan-13

  Steppenwolf to present Broadway's Jeremy Jordan on Jan. 13

Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Mark Cortale will present Broadway star Jeremy Jordan in his Chicago debut, performing two shows only on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at 2 and 8 p.m. in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. ...


 
Mitchell-J-Fain-explores-the-American-Dream-in-The-Lehman-Trilogy

  Mitchell J. Fain explores the American Dream in The Lehman Trilogy

Chicago actor Mitchell J. Fain is one of three performers headlining TimeLine Theatre Company's upcoming production of The Lehman Trilogy. Fain brings over 30 years of performing experience in the Chicago area to the table, including ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Military-drama-Janelle-Monae-Conan-Gray-Dylan-Mulvaney-Whoopi

  SHOWBIZ Military drama, Janelle Monae, Conan Gray, Dylan Mulvaney, Whoopi

The LGBTQ+ military drama Eismayer (from Dark Star Pictures and Golden Girls Film) will be out in theaters on Oct. 6, and on DVD and Digital on Oct. 10, per a press release. The plot is ...


 
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  Chicago Gay Men's Chorus leader speaks on group's diversity, 'Sporty Forty'

The Chicago Gay Men's Chorus (CGMC) is marking its 40th-anniversary season this year, and will start this milestone on Sept. 15-16 with "Sporty Forty," an event that is layered in meanings involving stereotypes and the group's ...


 
Britney-Coleman-keeps-Company

  Britney Coleman keeps Company

Company is coming to Chi-town on tour with a fresh take on the classic musical that has already garnered five Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival. The original material in 1970 was nominated for 14 Tony ...


 
THEATER-Goodman-to-run-Midnight-in-the-Garden-of-Good-and-Evil-in-2024

  THEATER Goodman to run 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' in 2024

Goodman Theatre Artistic Director Susan Booth announced that Chicago will be first to experience the new musical Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—based on John Berendt's iconic non-fiction book—next summer. With a book by ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-marks-55th-anniversary-with-Equity-nominations

  The Jeff Awards marks 55th anniversary with Equity nominations

--From a press release

(August 14, 2023 - Chicago, IL) — The 2022-2023 Equity Jeff Awards nominees include 214 theater artists across 32 categories of excellence in theater production among shows from 35 companies. During the most recent season, which ...


 
Cirque-du-Soleil-holiday-show-to-run-in-NYC-and-Chicago

  Cirque du Soleil holiday show to run in NYC and Chicago

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that the family holiday event "'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil" is returning to both The Theater at Madison Square Garden and The Chicago Theatre this ...


 
Broadway-stars-Mitchell-Foster-to-perform-at-Oct-20-Paramount-Theatre-gala

  Broadway stars Mitchell, Foster to perform at Oct. 20 Paramount Theatre gala

Two of Broadway's biggest stars—Brian Stokes Mitchell and Sutton Foster—will perform in downtown Aurora on Friday, Oct. 20, to perform live on Paramount Theatre's historic stage. Mitchell is a Tony-winning performer with a long list of ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Ariana-DeBose-Outfest-Gay-Days-Drag-Race-Keke-Palmer

  SHOWBIZ Ariana DeBose, Outfest, 'Gay Days,' 'Drag Race,' Keke Palmer

Queer, Oscar-winning performer/actor Ariana DeBose became one of three people who have joined the American Film Institute's board of trustees, The Hollywood Reporter noted. (The other two are Warner Bros. Pictures Group co-chair/CEO Pamela Abdy an ...


 
Musical-parody-Murder-Rewrote-to-run-Aug-10-Sept-16

  Musical parody 'Murder, Rewrote' to run Aug. 10-Sept. 16

Hell in a Handbag Productions will conclude its 21st season with the world-premiere musical parody Murder, ReWrote, playing Aug. 10-Sept. 16 at The Den Theatre (Upstairs Mainstage), 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Murder, ReWrote features book and ...


 
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  CABARET 'Swell Soiree' taking place Aug. 16

The Sarah Siddons Society will present the Swell Soiree—an evening of cabaret performances celebrating The Great American Songbook—on Wed., Aug. 16, at 6 p.m. at Piano Forte, 1335 S. Michigan Ave. Some of Chicago's most talented ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Emmys, 'Top Chef,' Hyphen Hyphen, Da Brat, 'Transparent,' Ben Cohen

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As the Emmy nominations were announced (with Succession leading with 27 noms), openly gay Paris Barclay made history. According to Deadline, the two-time Emmy winner is the first Black (and, certainly, Black gay) director to sweep ...


 
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  A Transparent Musical debuts at LA's Mark Taper Forum, first Amazon original series on stage

--From a press release

CULVER CITY, California—July 10, 2023—For the first time, Amazon Studios has debuted an original series on stage with A Transparent Musical. The musical began performances at Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles ahead of Pride Month ...


 
The-Sarah-Siddons-Society-to-offer-ten-professional-development-grants-for-theater-artists

  The Sarah Siddons Society to offer ten professional development grants for theater artists

--From a press release

CHICAGO (July 11, 2023) — The Sarah Siddons Society is proud to expand on its mission to further support the professional growth of the next generation of Chicago area theatre artists. This year is the inaugural ...


 
PASSAGES-Performer-teacher-Jeffrey-Stephen-Carlson

  PASSAGES Performer-teacher Jeffrey Stephen Carlson

Jeffrey Stephen Carlson, 48, of Chicago's Andersonville neighborhood passed away July 6. He was both an accomplished Broadway actor and esteemed classical performer, as well as a dedicated teacher of Shakespeare, who leaves behind a legacy ...


 
Chicagos-Fine-Arts-Building-hosts-125th-anniversary-celebration-Oct-13

  Chicago's Fine Arts Building hosts 125th anniversary celebration Oct. 13

--From a press release

CHICAGO (July 7, 2023)—Chicago's historic Fine Arts Building (410 S. Michigan Avenue) celebrates its 125th anniversary with a major public event on Friday, October 13 from 5-9 p.m. that activates all ten floors of this Chicago ...


 
THEATER-The-Whos-Tommy-adeptly-reconfigured-for-the-21st-Century

  THEATER The Who's Tommy adeptly reconfigured for the 21st Century

Book: Pete Townshend & Des McAnuff; Score: Pete Townshend with additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon. At: Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.. Tickets: 312-443-3800 or goodmantheatre.org; $40-$160. Runs through Aug. 6 ...


 
PASSAGES-Music-producer-vocalist-business-owner-Ralph-Lampkin-Jr

  PASSAGES Music producer, vocalist, business owner Ralph Lampkin Jr.

Music producer, vocalist and business owner Ralph Lampkin, Jr. died June 24 of a heart attack. He was 66. Lampkin was born April 29, 1957, in New York City, where he lived with his parents Ralph ...


 
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  Nonbinary actors make history at Tonys

A Tony Awards ceremony that was already unique when queer Oscar-winning host Ariana DeBose hosted an unscripted event (because of the writers' strike) became even more historic when two nonbinary ...


 
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  Billy Masters: Cattrall passive-aggressively returns just like that

"I kinda look like a 200-year-old pole dancer now! I don't think that's gonna happen, but thank you anyway." —Sylvester Stallone's response when Sherri Shepherd asks if he'll wear his tank top and booty shorts in ...


 
THEATER-Queer-performer-Yurel-Echezarreta-tells-his-Side-of-the-Story

  THEATER Queer performer Yurel Echezarreta tells his 'Side' of the 'Story'

The classic musical West Side Story (by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Arthur Laurents) has gone through countless iterations from its 1957 origin, including the Oscar-winning ...


 
Federal-judge-rejects-Tennessees-anti-drag-law

  Federal judge rejects Tennessee's anti-drag law

U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker—who was appointed by former President Donald Trump—ruled that Tennessee's anti-drag show law is unconstitutional, per NPR. Memphis-based LGBTQ+ theater company Friends of George's filed a ...


 
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  GALECA reveals winners of inaugural Dorian Theater Awards

--From a press release

Thursday June 1, 2023 - The 35 members of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' theater wing announced the winners and finalists of its inaugural Dorian Theater Awards, honoring the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway ...


 
THEATER-Star-Wars-burlesque-parody-at-Logan-Auditorium

  THEATER 'Star Wars' burlesque parody at Logan Auditorium

"The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody"—featuring an unmistakable Star Wars theme—is at Chicago's Logan Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave., for an open-ended run. Featuring parodies of the classic fan-favorite ...


 
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  Barela wins International Mr. Leather title

IML45 came to an exciting close at the Auditorium Theater on Sunday Night as the title was awarded to Marcus Barela of Los Angeles, California. Chris Glc of Atlanta, Georgia was awarded first runner up, and ...


 
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  IML 2023 begins

Visitors from around the world gathered in the Florentine Room of the Congress Hotel on May 25 to kick off the opening ceremonies of the 2023 installment International Male Leather. The event was emceed by Thib ...


 
About-Face-Theater-hosts-Leppen-Leadership-Awards

  About Face Theater hosts Leppen Leadership Awards

On May 14, About Face Theater presented its Leppen Leadership Awards to members of the LGBTQ+ community for their activism and service. The organization normally awards two individuals a year but decided to expand this year, ...


 
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  Hair coming to Skokie Theater June 23 - July 30

Madkap Productions has announced the cast and creative team for the inaugural show of their 2023-24 season, the rock musical HAIR, with book and lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado, and music by Gail MacDermot. ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Cynthia Erivo, 'Next Level' winner, 'All Out,' Madonna, Omar Ayuso

LGBTQ+ actor Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of the theater sensation Prime Facie, Variety noted. Oscar nominee Erivo will take on the role originated on the West End (and, currently, on Broadway) by ...


 
Belting-for-Life-returns-for-an-8th-edition

  Belting for Life returns for an 8th edition

On May 15, Jeff Award-winning director and activist Christopher Pazdernik celebrated his birthday with the eighth edition of Belting for Life, his annual Chicago-style theatrical concert and fundraiser for AIDS ...


 
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  MUSIC Billy Porter talks 'Mona Lisa,' authenticity and activism

Billy Porter certainly seems to have it all. The actor/singer/director received numerous awards—including two Tonys (for his role in Kinky Boots and as a producer of A Strange Loop), a Grammy (for Kinky Boots as well) ...


 




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