Joey Taranto is Ready For His Main Character Moment in Working Girl
by andrew j stillman Joey Taranto wasn’t always planning on Broadway. “I was in my early 20s and didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life,” he told The RAGE Monthly. “But I knew I had to get out of New Orleans.” He’d dabbled in special effects makeup, done some cosmetic work […]
Freedom! How the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus Found Its Voice on Netflix
by scott leonard There are few moments in pop culture more universally thrilling than the opening notes of George Michael’s “Freedom! ’90.” That punchy beat. That unapologetic swagger. That joyful defiance wrapped in a perfect pop hook. Now imagine that same anthem reimagined by one of the country’s most celebrated LGBTQ+ ensembles — the San […]
From Detroit to Devereaux: Vince Kelley’s Golden Journey
Vince Kelley Stars in a Dazzling Stage Parody That Brings Blanche and the Girls Back for a Night of Sass, Sequins and Cheesecake by tony reverditto On the off chance you have never heard of The Golden Girls television series, it is a beloved sitcom that aired from 1985 to 1992, following the lives of […]
Charles Herrera Brings Gomez Addams to Life in Desert Theatricals’ Wickedly Funny Production
The Addams Family is the devilishly delightful musical comedy based on the bizarre and beloved characters by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams by kevin perry Weird is wonderful, outcasts are in, and spooky is kooky. Simply put: We are all Addamses, and we delight in our deviously decadent differences. “What is real? What is normal? We’re […]
Kaki King and The String Revolution: A Night of Strings, Stories and Sonic Alchemy
Celebrated guitarist and composer Kaki King brings her innovative style and heartfelt performance to Southern California. by Scott Leonard When you think of a guitar concert, you might picture a spotlight, a stool, and a single musician pouring out songs one chord at a time. But when Kaki King takes the stage, that image explodes […]
From Idol to Icon: The Evolution of Jim Verraros
Jim Verraros broke barriers on American Idol, found his voice in queer pop and film, and now returns with his boldest work yet. by Tony Reverditto When American Idol premiered in 2002, millions of people tuned in to watch everyday dreamers sing their way to stardom. Among them was a 19-year-old Jim Verraros, who would […]
Margaret Cho: Forty Years of Filthy, Fearless and Fabulous
The comedy icon drops The Margaret Cho Collection and Best in Cho, reflecting on her legacy while gearing up for what’s next. by scott leonard For more than four decades, Margaret Cho has been a comedic force—fearless, filthy, political, and always ahead of her time. Now, the comedy icon is celebrating her storied career with […]
EXES AND OHS – Tuc Watkins Stars in ‘Exit Interviews’
A Hilariously Honest Post-Mortem on Gay Love, Loss and Lessons Not Quite Learned by chris carpenter FilmOut San Diego will host the world premiere of the gay-themed drama Exit Interviews during the 25th annual LGBTQ Film Festival on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m. at Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. Writer-director Garrett Abdo […]
Staged Reading Festival at CCAE Theatricals: A Bold Celebration of Inclusive, Community-Driven Theatre
Discover how Artistic Director DeAndre Simmons is redefining the stage with raw stories, emerging voices, and a sense of belonging. by scott leonard A Theatre Experience That Strips It Down to the Essentials At the heart of Escondido’s vibrant arts scene, the Staged Reading Festival at CCAE Theatricals is proving that you don’t need […]
“Shucked” Sorytellers Are Serving Corn, Camp and Chemistry in Tony-Winning Musical
by andrew j stillman When Shucked hits the stage, the first thing audiences see isn’t a cornfield or a kickline—it’s two storytellers ready to break the fourth wall and bring the audience along for the ride. Storytellers 1 and 2, played by Maya Lagerstam and Tyler Joseph Ellis, aren’t just narrators in this original musical […]