Paula Vogels’ Tony Nominated play INDECENT @Gable Stage

  The current uncertain political climate makes perfect timing for Paula Vogel’s Tony Nominated play Indecent that deals with the ubiquitousness of homophobia and anti-semitism in such a powerful way. The play is based on the true story of the trials and tribulations of Polish/Yiddish playwright Sholem Asch’s 1906 play God of Vengeance  about an illicit lesbian … Continue reading

PAWS N’ EFFECT: Unleash the power of a dog’s unconditional love for people with HIV+

  TPAN was founded in 1987 as the Test Positive Aware Network during the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It was a place for HIV-positive people to share vital information and find peer-support, in a time when fear, misinformation, and rampant discrimination in the healthcare system contributed to countless lives lost. To address a painful … Continue reading

Paying Tribute and saying Goodbye to the legendary Drag Queen/activist HEKLINA

  The legendary and much-beloved drag queen Heklina  (aka  Stefan Grygelk) who was such a significant presence on the SF queer scene was actually part Icelandic.  In fact, his drag name is named  after the Icelandic volcano Hekla Heklina really came into her own she founded the drag club Trannyshack in 1996 and was a weekly … Continue reading

PBS finally gets to screen Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age

  After being in development for the past two decades since the release of the original documentary, PBS has finally screened Broadway: Beyond The Golden Age.  Written, directed, and produced by late filmmaker Rick McKay, it is a sequel to McKay’s 2003 documentary Broadway: The Golden Age—By the Legends Who Were There. Beyond the Golden Age  … Continue reading

PBS Great Performances are filming the new revival of COMPANY

  If you are not going to be able to make it to Broadway to see the fabulous Tony and Grammy winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony and two-time Grammy winner Patti LuPone in Company, do not despair.   PBS are filming it to be shown in May. This  documentary  will be part of the series’ fifth … Continue reading

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