The official definition of Pantomime is ‘a play or entertainment in which the performers express themselves mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of music.’ The reality of this very traditional English stage show which is full of crude double entendres with some of the first drag queens in history would never pass as children’s … Continue reading
This week Miami hosts concerts from two of the LGBT community’s favorite iconic British male performers with a very fond look at the past. We should perhaps set the record totally ‘straight’ though by saying that 80’s Brit pop idol Rick Astley currently enjoying a major resurgence with his new hot album, doesn’t actually bat … Continue reading
Next summer Chicago’s Goodman Theatre will see two Broadway iconic Tony Winning Divas on the stage in a brand new show. Patti Lupone joins Christine Ebersole in a new musical called War Paint. It’s all about the ascent and rivalry of two cosmetic legends Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden. Inspired by author Lindy Woodhead’s book … Continue reading
Russell T.Davies‘ groundbreaking TV series ‘Queer As Folk’ is about to get a reboot. And it’s not a moment too soon. This classic 1999 British television series chronicled the lives of three gay men living in Manchester’s gay village around Canal Street, was so successful it spawned an American version too. Although we look back very fondly on the program now, … Continue reading
“As much as it is about breaking down gender stereotypes, it’s also about expressing parts of myself that I had to hide”