Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs seeks new leader as Celena Morrison …
2024年11月25日 · She also worked with community members to gain small steps toward stronger inclusion of nonbinary athletes in some of the city’s major running events.. Morrison-McLean is lauded as the city’s first openly trans person to head a Philadelphia office or department and is possibly the first to do so in any U.S. city. During her tenure, she was named on the Pride Power 100 by City & State ...
Jonathan Bennett on ‘The Groomsmen,’ gay roles and …
2024年10月22日 · “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.
Hot Baritone: An Interview with Steven LaBrie of Il Divo
2023年11月29日 · 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.
LGBTQ+ Voter’s Guide: 2024 General Election
2024年10月23日 · 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.
‘Queer’: Daniel Craig delivers Oscar-worthy performance in this ...
2024年11月26日 · Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer,” adapted from William S. Burrough’s novel, is a dark, and at times surreal drama about addiction. The director’s films are nothing if not achievements in style, and this richly colored film is full of textures — from the fabulous period clothes (the film is set in the 1950s) to its strange, hallucinatory images.
Will Stephan Connell steps into Frankie Valli’s shoes in ‘Jersey Boys’
2024年9月24日 · 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.
Celebrating 48 LGBTQ+ Leaders: A Milestone of Resilience and …
2024年10月10日 · 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 ...
Grande and Erivo shine in a vibrant, yet bloated ‘Wicked’ …
2024年11月19日 · 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).
‘Kaos’ brings Greek mythology to modern times, with a dose of …
2024年8月29日 · “Kaos,” is an apt title for the cheeky, imaginative and queer new series on Netflix about Greek mythology. Read our review!
World AIDS Day 2024 Events - Philadelphia Gay News
2024年11月25日 · World AIDS Day Fair. Monday, Dec. 2. 12 -4 PM. Temple Student Center, 1755N. 13th St. Like CCP, Temple University will be collaborating with Galaei to host the World AIDS Day Fair at the Temple Student Center. The event will feature information on HIV/AIDS, linkage to care, as well as free testing and safer sex resources.