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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 ...


 
GALECA-reveals-winners-of-inaugural-Dorian-Theater-Awards

  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 ...


 
IML-2023-begins

  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 ...


 
MUSIC-Billy-Porter-talks-Mona-Lisa-authenticity-and-activism

  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) ...


 
Chicago-Opera-Theater-announces-new-General-Director-Lawrence-Edelson

  Chicago Opera Theater announces new General Director Lawrence Edelson

--From a press release

May 12, 2023 (Chicago) — After a three-month nationwide search, the Chicago Opera Theater (COT) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that veteran artistic leader and stage director Lawrence Edelson has been named the next ...


 
South-Chicago-Dance-Theatre-to-debut-Memoirs-of-Jazz-on-June-10

  South Chicago Dance Theatre to debut 'Memoirs of Jazz' on June 10

--From a press release

(May 8, 2023) Through the 1960s and '70s, Jazz in the Alley on Chicago's South Side was a hotbed for jazz and a meeting place for some of the country's prominent musicians, visual artists, poets, activists, ...


 
Chicago-theaters-hold-memorial-will-dim-lights-in-honor-of-Frank-Galati

  Chicago theaters hold memorial, will dim lights in honor of Frank Galati

--From a press release

CHICAGO (May 8, 2023) — Several major theatres across the Chicago-area will dim their marquees or lobby lights on the evening of Saturday, May 13, in tribute to late playwright, director, actor and educator Frank Galati, ...


 
Kayla-Boyes-Call-Me-Elizabeth-to-run-at-Venus-Cabaret-on-June-16-18

  Kayla Boye's 'Call Me Elizabeth' to run at Venus Cabaret on June 16-18

--From a press release

Chicago—"Call Me Elizabeth," a one-woman show about the early life of Elizabeth Taylor, will be presented June 16—18 by KB Productions at Venus Cabaret Theater. Kayla Boye stars in and wrote the production; Michael Weber directs. ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Barry Manilow, 'The Kardashians,' gay Marine drama, Tonys, 'Unleashed'

The Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman production Harmony will make its Broadway bow in the 2023-24 season, beginning performances Oct. 18 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, with opening night on Nov. 13, according to Playbill. The musical—featuring music ...


 
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  LGBTQ+ movie 'The Conformist' to open at Music Box on May 13

Kino Lorber will present a new 4K restoration of Bernardo Bertolucci's 1970 LGBTQ+ masterpiece The Conformist—and it will open Saturday, May 13, at Chicago's Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., for one weekend only. The ...


 
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  2023 Leppen Leadership Awards announced, event May 14

--From a press release

About Face Theatre has announced the return of the Leppen Leadership Awards. Now in the 28th season, About Face has been honoring community luminaries since 2001 with the Leppen Leadership Award, named for founding supporter and ...


 
Tony-nominations-are-out

  Tony nominations are out

The 2023 Tony nominations are out. With 13 nominations, the musical Some Like It Hot led all productions, with & Juliet; New York, New York; and Shucked tying for second with nine nominations, per Deadline. Kimberly ...


 
OBAMA-OLOGY-coming-to-Fleetwood-Jourdain-Theatre-in-June

  OBAMA-OLOGY coming to Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in June

--From a press release

Evanston, IL — Tim Rhoze, Artistic Director of Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre, has announced the cast for the company's season-opening Chicago premiere of OBAMA-OLOGY by Aurin Squire. The play is about a young gay African American college graduate ...


 
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  GALECA to also honor achievements in theater

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced it is expanding its mission to honor Broadway and off-Broadway productions, across various inaugural categories, beginning with the current 2022-23 theater season. ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Janelle Monae, 'SNL,' EDM pioneer, Culture Club, Kim Petras, Wilson Cruz

Videos below

Janelle Monae has re-entered the musical realm with the release of her single, "Float," featuring horns by Seun Kuti + Egypt 80, a press release announced. The song was first heard late last year as the ...


 
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  Season of Concern presents an SRO live edition

Season of Concern held its annual live concert fundraising event at Sidetrack Video Bar in front of a sold out crowd on April 10. The event, which raises money to financially assist theater performers and crew ...


 
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  Steppenwolf premieres a queer work of art with Last Night and the Night Before

Steppenwolf Theatre Company is premiering a new production called Last Night and the Night Before, with plenty of queer representation both behind the scenes and onstage. The story centers around a relationship between two sisters with ...


 
House-History-World-premiere-musical-was-inspired-by-the-early-days-of-80s-house-music

  House History: World-premiere musical was inspired by the early days of '80s house music

Gay composer Scott Free can rattle off the names of several documentaries celebrating the Chicago origins of house music. This style of electronic dance music was pioneered by Black DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Larry Heard ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Big Freedia, Hannah Gadsby, Billy Porter, Matthew Camp, 'League' ending

Video below

Netflix released a music video with rapper and "Queen of Bounce Music" Big Freedia remixing Netflix's Strong Black Lead series "Hey, Queen" in time for the release of Netflix and Shondaland's Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, ...


 
Belting-for-Life-returns-in-May-with-new-partnership-with-AIDS-Foundation-Chicago

  'Belting for Life' returns in May with new partnership with AIDS Foundation Chicago

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Chicago's favorite evening of big voices for a big cause, returns with the 8th annual Belting for Life. For one night only on Monday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre in Evanston, ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-announce-grants-to-inspire-artists-of-color

  The Jeff Awards announce grants to inspire artists of color

--From a press release

CHICAGO—As an extension of its mission to promote and recognize theater excellence, The Jeff Awards is launching a new grant award program called the Jeff Impact Fellowship to help inspire early to mid-career artists of color ...


 
Christopher-Rudds-ballet-Touche-explores-dynamics-of-gay-love

  Christopher Rudd's ballet Touche explores dynamics of gay love

Jamaican-born dance creator Christopher Rudd premieres his powerful choreography for Chicago audiences at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, on April 14, 2023. The all-male partnering piece titled Touche is part of the ...


 
WORLD-Queer-soldier-anti-trans-interview-Eurovision-couple-arrested-soccer-match

  WORLD Queer soldier, anti-trans interview, Eurovision, couple arrested, soccer match

A queer Ukrainian solider has called for same-sex marriage to be legalized in the country, according to PinkNews. Anna "Kajhan" Zyablikova, who is serving in the 47th Brigade of Ukraine's armed forces, told the i paper ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Trans-musicians-NHL-Queen-Charlotte-Jinkx-Monsoon-Anderson-Cooper

  SHOWBIZ Trans musicians, NHL, 'Queen Charlotte,' Jinkx Monsoon, Anderson Cooper

The Face published an article about five trans musicians who should be on people's playlists. British queer nightlife legend Mya Mehmi said that those musicians include New York's Ms Boogie, London-based Harve, Arca, Ms. Carrie Stacks ...


 
Andy-Cohen-drag-queens-Hillary-Clinton-Stacey-Abrams-part-of-Chicago-Humanities-Festival-

  Andy Cohen, drag queens, Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams part of Chicago Humanities Festival

The spring schedule for the Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) is out—and there are several LGBTQ+ guests who will be featured. —Bisexual actress/author Mara Wilson (who played the title character in ...


 
Pride-Film-Fest-announces-streaming-features-shorts-in-person-screenings-for-April-May-

  Pride Film Fest announces streaming features, shorts, in-person screenings for April, May

--From a press release

CHICAGO — Pride Film Fest has announced its slate of LGBT-themed feature, mid-length and short films through early June. In making the announcement, Pride Film Fest Director David G. Zak said, "This spring, Pride Film Fest ...


 
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  Jade McLeod swallows a Jagged Little Pill

Non-binary performer Jade McLeod has one hand in their pocket as Jo in Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill. The other hand is giving a peace sign now that the past controversy is finally settled following the ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Coming-out-film-James-Baldwin-Madonna-White-Lotus-womens-soccer

  SHOWBIZ Coming-out film, James Baldwin, Madonna, 'White Lotus,' women's soccer

Director/co-writer Shariff Nasr's intimate coming-out drama El Houb will be out on Digital and DVD on April 4 via Dark Star Pictures (and in L.A. theaters on April 7), per a press release. The film's decorated ...


 
House-Musical-Coming-of-Age-in-the-Age-of-House-celebrating-the-house-music-scene-to-run-April-20--30

  House Musical: Coming of Age in the Age of House, celebrating the house music scene, to run April 20 - 30

--From a press release

Chicago, Illinois (March 30, 2023) — Campsongs Productions today announced the on-sale of world premiere musical House Musical: Coming of Age in the Age of House, celebrating Chicago's famed house music scene at the legendary Warehouse ...


 
Hell-in-a-Handbag-Productions-premieres-intergalactic-queer-extravaganza-I-Promised-Myself-to-Live-Faster-

  Hell in a Handbag Productions premieres intergalactic queer extravaganza 'I Promised Myself to Live Faster'

--From a press release

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to continue its 21st season with the Chicago premiere of I Promised Myself to Live Faster, an intergalactic queer extravaganza ...


 
Book-of-Mormons-Sam-Nackman-knocks-on-Cadillac-Palace-door

  Book of Mormon's Sam Nackman knocks on Cadillac Palace door

The Book of Mormon is returning to Chicago on a mission to convert new followers into the musical fold. The masterminds behind the satirical cartoon series South Park, Matt Stone and Trey Parker created a smash ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-announces-recipients-of-49th-anniversary-non-Equity-theater-honors-

  The Jeff Awards announces recipients of 49th- anniversary non-Equity theater honors

--From a press release

MARCH 27, 2023 — CHICAGO — In its 49th anniversary celebration of non-Equity theater excellence, the Jeff Awards recognized 35 award recipients selected from among 167 theater artist nominees across 28 artistic and technical categories. Awar ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Joy-Ride-Cynthia-Erivo-David-Bowie-March-Madness-Kevin-Bacon

  SHOWBIZ 'Joy Ride,' Cynthia Erivo, David Bowie, March Madness, Kevin Bacon

Video below

The first trailer for the upcoming comedy Joy Ride has been released, Out noted. The movie stars Ashley Park, queer Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All At Once), bisexual comedian Sherry Cola (Good Trouble) and ...


 
Kokandy-Productions-announces-2023-Season

  Kokandy Productions announces 2023 Season

--From a press release

CHICAGO (March 22, 2023) — Kokandy Productions is thrilled to announce its 2023 season, including two fully produced musicals, plus plans for the return of the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival. This summer, Kokandy will dive into ...


 
Opera-Preview-Life-of-gay-World-War-II-hero-Alan-Turing-transformed-into-a-world-premiere-opera

  Opera Preview: Life of gay World War II hero Alan Turing transformed into a world-premiere opera

It has taken a decade for The Life and Death(s) of Alan Turing to grow from an idea into a full- fledged opera. Chicago Opera Theater stages the world premiere of composer Justine F. Chen and ...


 
Chicago-Black-Dance-Legacy-Project-to-present-dance-concert-Sans-Pareil

  Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project to present dance concert 'Sans Pareil'

--From a press release

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater joins the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project again to take the stage in a dance concert entitled Sans Pareil—French for "unparalleled," a nod to the Haitian lineage of Chicago's founder, Jean-Baptiste Pointe ...


 
House-Musical-Coming-of-Age-in-the-Age-of-House-coming-to-Hoover-Leppen-Theatre

  House Musical, Coming of Age in the Age of House, coming to Hoover-Leppen Theatre

--From a press release

Campsongs Productions presents the world premiere of House Musical - Coming of Age in the Age of House, with book by Marcus Waller, music by Scott Free (with Michael Foley) and lyrics by Scott Free and ...


 
RuPauls-Drag-Race-WERQ-THE-WORLD-in-Chicago-Aug-4

  RuPaul's Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD in Chicago Aug. 4

--From a press release

RuPaul's Drag Race WERQ THE WORLD, the largest drag show on earth, returns in 2023 with a show in Chicago Aug. 4 and in 100+ cities across the United States, Canada, Australia, Asia, Europe and Mexico! ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Little Richard, Indigo Girls, Rodriguez's honor, dance film, Pedro Pascal

Video below

Produced by Bungalow Media + Entertainment for CNN Films and HBO Max, in association with Rolling Stone Films, director Lisa Cortes' Sundance opening-night documentary Little Richard: I Am Everything will debut in theaters and on VOD ...


 
Steppenwolf-Theatre-Companys-2023-Gala-May-13-at-The-Old-Post-Office

  Steppenwolf Theatre Company's 2023 Gala May 13 at The Old Post Office

--From a press release

CHICAGO (March 6, 2023) — The Steppenwolf Ensemble and Board of Trustees are pleased to host Steppenwolf 2023 Gala—an unforgettable evening celebrating 47 years of powerful and thought-provoking storytelling. Emceed ...


 
Center-on-Halsted-presents-annual-Intergenerational-Talent-Show

  Center on Halsted presents annual Intergenerational Talent Show

On March 2, Center on Halsted hosted its Fifth Annual Intergenerational Talent Show, featuring performances from participants from the Youth and Family Services and the Senior Services programs. Participants in the free event presented a program ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Wanda Sykes, Jonas Brothers, 'Queen of Versailles,' 'Bloodshed'

Adam Lambert video below

Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes' new comedy special, I'm An Entertainer, will premiere globally on Netflix on May 23, a press release announced. The special, directed by Linda Mendoza, was filmed in early February 2023 at Philadelphia's ...


 
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  Theater Review: one in two

Playwright: Donja R. Love. At: PrideArts at Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway Tickets: 773-857-0222; $35. Runs through March 19 Playwright Donja R. Love stresses that lower case letters should be used for the title of ...


 
The-Jeff-Awards-to-honor-Myrna-Salazar-with-special-non-Equity-honor

  The Jeff Awards to honor Myrna Salazar with special non-Equity honor

--From a Jeff Awards press release

(March 1, 2023 - Chicago) — Recognizing a lifetime of theater excellence, the Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor the late arts activist Myrna Salazar at the organization's 49th Anniversary Non-Equity Awards celebration on Monday, March 2 ...


 
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  PrideArts presents 'one in two'

--From a press release

Title: one in two. By Donja R. Love/ Directed by Jordan Ratlliff Monday, Feb. 20 - 7:30 p.m. Pride Arts Center, 4139 N. Broadway, Chicago One in two Black men in America who have sex with other men will be diagnosed ...


 
Christine-Heesun-Hwang-personifies-Eponine-in-Les-Miserables

  Christine Heesun Hwang personifies Eponine in Les Miserables

Out performer Christine Heesun Hwang "dreamed a dream" of joining the cast one of Les Miserables—now showing at the Cadillac Palace Theater—and now she's made that dream into a reality. Set in 19th-century France, Les Miserables ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Black-queer-films-Janet-Jackson-Paramore-WNBA-GALECA-contest

  SHOWBIZ Black queer films, Janet Jackson, Paramore, WNBA, GALECA contest

Queerty ran a piece on 10 films that celebrate Black queer love. Some of them include The Skinny (with Jussie Smollett), Dee Rees' movie Pariah, the Oscar-winning Moonlight, the Marlon Riggs classic Tongues Untied, Brother to ...


 
Theater-Review-Cabaret-continues-to-reflect-on-our-modern-challenges

  Theater Review: Cabaret continues to reflect on our modern challenges

Title: Cabaret. Book: Joe Masteroff; Score: John Kander & Fred Ebb. At: Porchlight Music Theatre at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: 773-777-9884 or www.PorchlightMusicTheatre.org; prices begin at $25. Runs through ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Isaac-Mizrahi-Viola-Davis-Laura-Jane-Grace-Elton-John-GLAAD

  SHOWBIZ Isaac Mizrahi, Viola Davis, Laura Jane Grace, Elton John, GLAAD

On Sherri Shepherd's talk show, entertainer/fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi said he'd love for out actor Dan Levy to portray him in a potential biopic based on Mizrahi's memoir, I.M., The Wrap noted. "Dan Levy, OK," Mizrahi ...


 
CGMC-to-re-create-music-videos-in-drag-with-Lipstick-Lyrics-On-MTV

  CGMC to re-create music videos in drag with 'Lipstick & Lyrics: On MTV'

--From a press release

CHICAGO—Chicago Gay Men's Chorus presents their annual live-singing drag show, Lipstick & Lyrics. This year's theme: On MTV. Come enjoy CGMC's drag performers as they recreate epic music videos. With dancers, costumes and sass, these live ...


 
THEATER-REVIEW-Toni-Stone-at-the-Goodman

  THEATER REVIEW Toni Stone at the Goodman

Review by Tracy Baim

Lydia R. Diamond's original play, Toni Stone, is simply wonderful on all levels. Directed by Ron OJ Parson in its Chicago premiere at the Goodman Theatre, the play is about the first known woman to play ...


 
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  The Jeff Awards announces 2023 Non-Equity theater award nominations

--From a press release

Chicago—The Joseph Jefferson Awards announces its nominations for theater excellence among Non-Equity theater. The Non-Equity awards presented in 2023 spotlight 167 theater artists across 28 categories of excellence in theater ...


 
SHOWBIZ-Jerrod-Carmichael-Alan-Cumming-Andre-Leon-Talley-AIDS-drama

  SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, Alan Cumming, Andre Leon Talley, AIDS drama

Openly gay stand-up comic and recent Golden Globes host Jerrod Carmichael is set to star in a comedy documentary series for HBO, according to Entertainment Weekly. The yet-untitled series will center on Carmichael's personal life, following ...


 
THEATER-REVIEW-Andy-Warhol-in-Iran-juggles-art-celebrity-and-geopolitics

  THEATER REVIEW Andy Warhol in Iran juggles art, celebrity and geopolitics

Andy Warhol in Iran. Playwright: Brent Askari At: Northlight Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie Tickets: 847-673-6300 or www.Northlight.org; $30-$89. Runs through Feb. 19 The prolific 20th century gay ...


 
Chicago-theater-charges-on-through-the-cold-months-

  Chicago theater charges on through the cold months

The ongoing 2022-2023 theater season—roughly September to June—will be the first complete production season in Chicago in three years. A few troupes cautiously returned to live performances late last spring, but most companies waited until the ...


 
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  Billy Porter discusses his fashion choices, personal ambitions

Billy Porter—the Tony, Emmy and Grammy winner—needs no introduction—especially to the many fans of his character Pray Tell on Ryan Murphy's hit TV series Pose. Coming up exclusively in theaters Feb. 3, Porter will star as ...


 
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  Des Plaines Theater cancels anti-LGBTQ hate group event after outcry from citizens

DuPage County-based Awake Illinois was set to hold an event called "Out of the Echo Chamber: Coalition for Kids" at the city-owned, but not city-operated, Des Plaines Theatre Wednesday, Feb. 8. This event has now been ...


 
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  Theater Review: tick, tick...BOOM!

One of the wonders of live theater is that old works can be revived and reinterpreted to respond to changes in culture and society. Often a new directorial approach can make tried-and-true material feel fresh and ...


 
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  Theater Review: Princess Ivona is a dark but comic portrait of power

Playwright: Witold Gombrowicz. At: Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St. Tickets: 773-384-0494 or www.trapdoortheatre.com; $25 (two-for-one admission Thursdays) Runs through Feb. 18 Trap Door Theatre is now tackling the ...


 
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  Jordan Vasquez treats Chicago to Fosse's Chicago

Actor and openly gay performer Jordan Vasquez, an Illinois native now living in New York City, is giving Chicago audiences "the old razzle dazzle" in the fabulous musical Chicago. This dynamically talented performer brings with him ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Diversity report, Dave Bautista, Leslie Jordan, greatest singers

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative's latest "Inclusion in the Director's Chair" report analyzes the gender and race/ethnicity of the directors behind last year's 100 highest-grossing movies in the country, while the San Diego State Center ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Best in theater, TV, film and music; Obama's favorites; 'Glass Onion'

Deadline's Broadway critic revealed his picks for the best of 2022. Leopoldstadt topped his list, but other productions included Kimberly Akimbo, Some Like It Hot, Into the Woods, Hangmen, Ain't No Mo', A Strange Loop, Topdog/Underdog, ...


 
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  PrideArts, Chicago drag artists co-produce story of a drag family's tribulations

-- From a press release

CHICAGO — PrideArts will celebrate the arrival of the year 2023 by teaming up with the Chicago drag performers Tirrany Reigns and Ramona Mirage to stage Reigns' original Queer Family Dramedy, set just after New Year's ...


 
Oak-Park-Festival-Theatre-makes-history-with-new-artistic-director

  Oak Park Festival Theatre makes history with new artistic director

The Oak Park Festival Theatre (OPFT)—the oldest professional classical theater in the Midwest—announced that Peter G. Andersen will be joining the company as its new artistic director in January 2023. It is the first time that a person ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Best and worst films, Broadway, Adam Lambert, 'Proud Family,' women's hockey

IndieWire revealed its list of the best LGBTQ+ films and TV series of 2022. Just some of the selections included Benediction, Bros, Do Revenge, Fire Island, Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Inspection, Los Espookys, P-Valley, ...


 
Life-is-a-Cabaret-for-James-Harkness-these-days

  Life is a Cabaret for James Harkness these days

Out performer James Harkness is one of the many performers in Cabaret ZaZou's Luminaire, the latest project from the creative team behind the successful show Teatro ZinZanni. Currently in an open run since Sept. 7, 2022, ...


 
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  SHOWBIZ Jerrod Carmichael, 'Heartstopper,' Lena Waithe, Gyllenhaal, Cher

Out comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards, Deadline reported. After a yearlong hiatus, the three-hour telecast will air on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on NBC and ...


 
Theater-Review-Mosque4Mosque

  Theater Review: Mosque4Mosque

Author: Omer Abbas Salem. At: About Face Theatre at The Den Tickets: www.thedentheatre.com; $7.50-$41.25. Runs through: Dec. 17 Sara and her children are Syrian immigrants with a nice suburban house. Sara (Rula Gardenier) is an accountant, ...


 
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  Michael Horvich: A caregiver remembers his talented husband

Michael Horvich has had many roles in his lifetime, among them teacher, photographer and author. However, one of his most important was being caregiver to Gregory Maire—Horvich's husband of 41 years, who died in 2015. Maire ...


 




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