Steve McCann, Author at PhillyGayCalendar

Art triumphs at the McCarter over pain, disease, anguish, and suffering

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann May 9, 2018

The McCarter Theatre Center presented pianist Jeremy Denk in recital. Mr. Denk’s program included Mozart’s Rondo in A Minor, Prokofiev’s Visions Fugitives, Beethoven’s Sonata, and Schubert’s Sonata in B-flat major.

Opera Philadelphia presents a spectacular, new Carmen

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann May 2, 2018

At first glance, you may think, ‘Do we need an old chestnut like Carmen?’ If it’s Opera Philadelphia’s new Carmen, then the answer is yes, yes, and yes!

Pennsylvania Ballet presents Grace and Grandeur at the Merriam Theater

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann April 11, 2018

The three ballets presented under the title Grace and Grandeur were Marius Petipa’s Paquita, Christopher Wheeldon’s For Four, and George Balanchine’s Theme and Variations.

The comedy Noises Off is now at the Walnut Street Theatre

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann April 5, 2018

Since it was first performed in 1982, Noises Off has proven to be a success with audiences from London to Broadway. The Walnut’s production of the play is first-rate, with a starry cast, so don’t miss it.

Mr Philly Leather 2018 and Body Image

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann April 4, 2018

I recently had someone reach out and tell me, ‘You’re too skinny. I just don’t find you a great Mr Philly Leather.’ I’m not letting it get me down. I’ve learned how to process comments about my body like this and I certainly don’t believe that someone has to be a certain size to be a titleholder.

Three features from qFLIX Philadelphia

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann April 3, 2018

The three films under discussion are Daddy, Still Waiting in the Wings, and All Male, All Nude.

School of Rock Rocks the Academy of Music

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann March 30, 2018

The Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia presents School of Rock The Musical at the Academy of Music until April 1.

qFLIX Philadelphia celebrates all things LGBTQ+

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann March 29, 2018

qFLIX Philadelphia, The LGBTQ+ Film Festival, took over several Center City Philadelphia venues during the festival run March 19-25, 2018. qFLIX Philadelphia presented feature films, short subjects, a concert, award ceremonies, and gala opening night and closing night festivities. Of course, it being an LGBTQ+ event, there were parties.

The relentless eloquence of Toni Morrison

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann March 14, 2018

Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye is now at the F. Otto Haas Stage at the Arden Theatre Company until April 1

A Deliquescent Swan Lake from Pennsylvania Ballet

UncategorizedBy Steve McCann March 13, 2018

The masterpiece Swan Lake is now at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia until March 18