My friend and fellow blogger, longtime activist David Mixner is having a one-man show in July at NYC's Dixon Place: From his chair on a … [Read more...] about Longtime Activist David Mixner Bringing Stories from His Front Porch to the Stage, Bookshelf
Theater
Theatre Folks Want to Take Anti-Homophobia Bus to Topeka
The folks behind an anti-homophobia drama called The Bus which was first produced and well-received in Vermont want to take their play off-Broadway, … [Read more...] about Theatre Folks Want to Take Anti-Homophobia Bus to Topeka
‘Book Of Mormon’ Wins Big At The Tonys: Full List, Videos
The Book of Mormon scooped up a total of nine trophies at tonight's Tony Awards, including Best Musical. War Horse took best play. The Normal … [Read more...] about ‘Book Of Mormon’ Wins Big At The Tonys: Full List, Videos
Watch: George Takei Finds ‘Divine Guidance’ in ‘Sister Act’
Since nobody has gotten back to him on his Spider-Man audition (watch it here) George Takei looks for some "divine guidance" on how … [Read more...] about Watch: George Takei Finds ‘Divine Guidance’ in ‘Sister Act’
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #897
DON'T SAY GAY: Or anything else. SODOMY AND COCKTAILS: A new skit from SMBC Theater. HOLLY ELLE: Freak. NOIUF: Activist Zinnia Jones has some … [Read more...] about Towleroad Guide to the Tube #897
Watch: Mounting a Broadway Musical in ‘Smash’
In February I posted about the pilot in development at NBC called Smash, about the mounting of a Broadway musical.Here's the preview introduced … [Read more...] about Watch: Mounting a Broadway Musical in ‘Smash’
Playwright and Activist Doric Wilson Dies at 72
Playbill reports on the death of playwright, off-Broadway figure, and LGBT activist Doric Wilson. An excerpt from their obituary: Doric Wilson was … [Read more...] about Playwright and Activist Doric Wilson Dies at 72
Barbra Streisand and Larry Kramer In Blame War Over ‘Normal Heart’
There's been a great deal of animosity between Barbra Streisand and Larry Kramer over the unsuccessful development of a film version of his 1985 … [Read more...] about Barbra Streisand and Larry Kramer In Blame War Over ‘Normal Heart’
Playwright, Screenwriter, Director Arthur Laurents Dead at 93
Arthur Laurents has died at 93. Two graphs from the lengthy NYT obit:Arthur Laurents, the playwright, screenwriter and director who wrote and … [Read more...] about Playwright, Screenwriter, Director Arthur Laurents Dead at 93
‘Tales of the City’ Musical to Open
The NYT today posted a big story on the new musical based on Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City and its collaborating creative team of director … [Read more...] about ‘Tales of the City’ Musical to Open