Here’s what’s happening for Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
Nov 12, 2024 · Philadelphia’s Office of LGBT Affairs is partnering with William Way LGBT Community Center, Galaei, Radiance Medical Group, the LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and Fulton Bank to offer a full day of trans-affirming activities on Nov. 20 from 9 …
Jonathan Bennett on ‘The Groomsmen,’ gay roles and …
Oct 22, 2024 · “The Groomsmen” is a trilogy of sweet (and yes, sometimes corny) interconnected romances set in Philadelphia and abroad. The films, co-written, co-produced, and co-starring the out gay Jonathan Bennett, each revolve around a wedding.
LGBTQ+ Voter’s Guide: 2024 General Election
Oct 23, 2024 · The 2024 general election includes numerous races and candidates with varying track records regarding the LGBTQ+ community. While the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump has garnered the most attention, other federal and statewide positions are also being contested, including those with great influence over policies and rulings affecting LGBTQ+ people.
Celebrating 48 LGBTQ+ Leaders: A Milestone of Resilience and …
Oct 10, 2024 · Malcolm Kenyatta State Rep. for Philadelphia’s 181st District, Candidate for Auditor General. Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is a barrier-breaking public figure, becoming the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color and one of the youngest people to become a member of the PA General Assembly in 2018. In 2022, he became the first openly LGBTQ+ person of color to seek a U.S. Senate seat in ...
Hot Baritone: An Interview with Steven LaBrie of Il Divo
Nov 29, 2023 · It’s safe to say that not every queer person digs opera or classical music. But those who do border on being cult like. In a way, the classical crossover genre — which has its roots in the 1980s (remember Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe’s “Barcelona” album) — bridged that gap.
Will Stephan Connell steps into Frankie Valli’s shoes in ‘Jersey Boys’
Sep 24, 2024 · Will Stephan Connell became a Jersey boy at the age of six, when his family moved from Brooklyn to Plainfield. That training prepared the out actor for his largest role in Philadelphia to date: starring as Frankie Valli in the beloved “Jersey Boys,” which begins performances Oct. 1 at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Grande and Erivo shine in a vibrant, yet bloated ‘Wicked’ …
Nov 19, 2024 · It is, perhaps, cruel that the makers of the big screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, “Wicked” have divided the film version into two parts, with Act 1 of the theatrical show being just “Part One” in cinemas.The film’s 160-minute running time is actually longer than the entire stage version (without intermission).
Exclusive: Mazzoni Center named in lawsuits by funding companies
Nov 18, 2024 · UPDATE: At a hearing on Nov. 12 before Judge Karen Marston of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Judge Marston ruled against both the injunction and the temporary restraining order that Mazzoni was seeking.
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Nathan Haydel grows and learns through dual roles in ‘Hamilton’ …
Oct 9, 2024 · When “Hamilton”—the biographical musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, with a book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda—hits the Academy of Music Oct. 29-Nov. 23, out actor Nathan Haydel will bring his unique take to the roles of abolitionist John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton’s son.