UNCAGED! An Engaging Conversation with ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Director Sean Murray
by tim parks – La Cage Aux Folles has been entertaining audiences for 47 years, first as a 1973 French play by Jean Poiret, then as a 1978 French movie, a 1983 Broadway musical, and a 1996 American film The Birdcage starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. In the American version of the play, with […]
Long Beach Pride Reveals New Name and Logo Ahead of The 2020 Festival and Parade
The Event Includes an Upgraded Festival Experience and Annual Parade, plus, a Free Teen Pride Celebration Long Beach Pride today revealed a new name, logo, mission statement and website as it prepares to relaunch its annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Formally known as the Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride, the 501(c)3 non-profit organization […]
Todd Gloria Wins Primary and Makes LGBTQ History in San Diego; Could Be First Out LGBTQ Person Elected Mayor of the City
California Assemblymember Todd Gloria won the San Diego mayoral primary Tuesday night and is on-track to become the first openly LGBTQ person and first person of color elected mayor of San Diego. The top two vote-getters in the primary advance regardless of party in California’s jungle primary system. Mayor Annise Parker, President & CEO of […]
LIFE’S A DRAG AND THEN YOU’RE FLY: Our SEXclusive Interview With Cali Queen Gigi Goode
by kevin perry – Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race just premiered. If you hadn’t heard this news until now, then give my regards to the rock you’ve been living under. Honey! This. Is. The. Show. Thousands of applicants claw their way to the stage every year, but only one can be crowned Queen See-You-Next-Tuesday. […]
BIGGER THAN EVER! 12 Years and 12 Reasons to Participate in the Annual Foodie Extravaganza, Orange County Restaurant Week
by tony reverditto – Now in its 12th year, Orange County Restaurant Week features prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at the area’s best restaurants while dishing up delicious food at fantastic prices from Sunday, March 8 through Saturday, March 14. 1. This epic event is only ONE precious week out of the 52 annually. […]
WE’VE ALL GOT A LITTLE CRAZY IN US! A Conversation with Del Shores
by cutter slagle – Del Shores has something to say. Whether it’s in the form of a television show, film or play (like his latest creation), you can always expect his message to be inspiring, from the heart . . . and, most importantly, funny! Shores spoke with The Rage Monthly about This Side of […]
LET’S DO THE TIME WARP AGAIN! ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ Returns to OB Playhouse
by tom andrew – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” The OB Playhouse & Theatre Co. is taking the old adage to heart by bringing back one of their best-selling shows for a lengthy run. The Rocky Horror Show did so well the first time it ran that they had to extend the show […]
SET THE MOOD THIS VALENTINE’S DAY: A Sweet Gift for That Special Someone
Hidden Message Tie Here’s a tie they’ll always look forward to putting on. Handmade with tonal diagonal stripes, this classic secret message tie is 100% silk (and 100% romantic.) There’s a special pocket on the back where you can tuck secret love notes for them to find. Ten paper hearts are included for your messages, […]
A Many Splendored Thing
by morgan m hurley It’s February, the month of love. What does that mean to each of us? There are many takes and maybe even a lesson or two. February 14 being synonymous with “love” dates to the 1800s, and thanks to tremendous marketing campaigns by Cadbury and greeting card businesses ever since, the love […]
Kristin Chenoweth to Headline Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards in Palm Springs
Desert AIDS Project (DAP) has announced that Kristin Chenoweth will headline its 26th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards on Saturday, February 8 where Hank Plante, Garry Kief and Ambassador Deborah L Birx, M.D. will be honored for their work in removing roadblocks to human potential. Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth […]
