Philly Black Pride introduces the Michael Hinson Mission Grants to honor Michael S. Hinson Jr.’s legacy, supporting Black LGBTQ+ individuals in academic and community initiatives. Apply now!
The seven-time Tony-award-winning musical Come From Away returns for a run at the Philadelphia Academy of Music until February 12.
Philadelphia’s Lantern Theater Company is now presenting The Lifespan of a Fact, onstage until March 5 at St. Stephen’s Theater. The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell is based upon the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal published in 2012. The book was the result of Mr. Fingal’s…
Meet Dr. Billie Swiggard, an infectious disease physician, and learn why she chooses to work at Mazzoni Center, and what makes her proud to work there. Medicine is literally a second career for Billie Swiggard. This self-described guitar player, folk singer, entertainer and “Broadway Gypsy” was first on the stage, dropping out of college at…
Excited to announce the American premiere of Meet Me at Dawn by award-winning Scottish playwright Zinnie Harris! Directed by Sam Tower and starring Hannah Gold and Jackie Soro. Don’t miss out on this mysterious and mystical tale of love and grief.
As a member of the LGBTQ community, representation matters and the premiere of MTV’s new show “The Real Friends of Weho” falls short in that aspect. The cast may be diverse, but where’s the evidence of that diversity on screen? The drama feels too familiar and low stakes, and it’s a missed opportunity for fresh, new perspectives in unscripted television
To kick off 2023, OurNightOut partnered with The Mulberry for January’s Our Night Out. Thank you,you, everyone who came out. They raised $1,322.04 for the DVLF.
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M3gan has taken the internet by storm and it’s easy to see why. Not only is she a fierce and fabulous robot doll, but she also knows how to work a room (or a blood-splattered one, as the case may be). Plus, who wouldn’t love a character that can twerk and murder in one swift motion? It’s no wonder Megan Thee Stallion herself gave the trailer her seal of approval. But the real question is, does M3gan’s reign as a queer icon hold up now that the movie is out?
Famed artist Alanis Morissette’s 1995 record Jagged Little Pill became a Broadway musical on December 5, 2019, according to Playbill. Jagged Little Pill was nominated for 15 Tony Awards, winning two in 2021. The cast recording has also won a Grammy Award. Jagged Little Pill the Musical will be at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music until January 15.
As we welcome in the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the past year and set goals for the year ahead. In this blog post, we explore five resolutions that may be particularly relevant for gay men, including prioritizing self-care, strengthening relationships, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, taking on new challenges, and being more mindful.
I was absolutely thrilled to see Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Not only does it feature a talented cast, a thrilling plot, and stunning locations, but it also has the added bonus of LGBTQ+ representation.
Joy, the Musical is now onstage at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) until December 30.
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for! Winter sports registration is HERE. Get ready for another wonderful season of Stonewall!
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theatre is spectacular, engaging, thrilling, and great fun. Douglas Carter Beane has worked his gay magic on a new book, making it even more enchanting.
Was it the waxing moon, or the nearing of Mars to Earth? It was just BalletX, a fine company of dancers, celebrating their Fall Series at the Wilma Theater in Philadelphia. BalletX presented three works and a documentary explaining the genesis of those works. Love Letter, a world premiere by former BalletX dancer Caili Quan,…
Alice wasn’t the only one to learn a lesson in Wonderland! This Panto serves enough lesson for everyone
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Book by Colin Escott, is the latest iteration of the hit Million Dollar Quartet, which was last seen at Bucks County Playhouse in 2018.
The covid pandemic closed the venue in March 2020, so it is especially wonderful that the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (hereinafter CMS) was invited to return to the bucolic Drew University campus in Madison, NJ.
The Royale, a drama by Marco Ramirez, is now onstage at St. Stephen’s Theater in Center City Philadelphia. The Lantern Theater Company has delivered an intense, incandescent performance by every actor involved. The energy explodes from the intimate theater-in-the-round. Most seats are no more than twenty feet away from the action.
The Philly Beauty Ball is the brainchild of Philly’s infamous drag performer BEV [Drew Gaver] and Ryan Rudy. It was created for everyone to get a chance to try out drag for the first time and a way to raise money for local charities. Philly Beauty Balls missions is: The one time each year anybody…
LGBTQ candidates made more significant strides towards becoming elected officials than ever before in this year’s midterm elections. Some advocates are calling it a “rainbow wave.” With results still coming in, more than 400 LGBTQ candidates have won elections so far. That’s about to surpass the number for 2020 and for 2018. The LGBTQ Victory…
Inis Nua Theatre Company announces the launch of Queer Connections Reading Series, featuring three moving stories that focus on life, love and competition. The series begins with a reading of Love Song to Lavender Menace by Scottish playwright James Ley, directed by David Bardeen, on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:00pm, at the Proscenium Theatre…
The international classic musical Les Miserables returns to the Academy of Music until November 13. It is one of the finest musicals to appear in Philadelphia this year, and you must see it.
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