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Christopher Byrne

Stephen Pasquale plays Charles Condomine in "High Spirits."
Theater

‘High Spirits’ musical makes memorable return to New York after more than 60 years

By Christopher Byrne
Kristen Chenoweth as Jackie Siegel in “The Queen of Versailles."
Theater

Meandering and unfocused, ‘The Queen of Versailles’ collapses under its own weight

By Christopher Byrne
Michael Urie in "Richard II."
Theater

A powerful ‘Richard II’: Michael Urie brings insight, depth, and passion to Shakespeare

By Christopher Byrne
Todd Buonopane (center) with members of the company.
Theater

‘I’d like to play the old lady’: Todd Buonopane on his role in renewed ‘Tartuffe’

By Christopher Byrne
Joshua Henry, Cassie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, and the cast of "Ragtime."
Theater

Sing a song of America: The revival of ‘Ragtime’ is not to be missed

By Christopher Byrne
Jordan E. Cooper's "Oh, Happy Day!" runs through early November at The Public Theater.
Theater

Jordan E. Cooper, writer of ‘Oh, Happy Day,’ shares his process, growth, and faith

By Christopher Byrne
(L to R) Pamela Shaw, Alan Ceppos, Audrey Heffernan Meyer, Brian Mason, Molly Chiffer, and Jordan Lage in "The Art of Leaving."
Theater

Do I stay or do I go? Actor Alan Ceppos on the new play ‘Art of Leaving’

By Christopher Byrne
Ann Harada, Julie Halston, Anika Larsen, and Jackie Hoffman in "Finding Dorothy Parker."
Theater

Douglas Carter Beane’s ‘Finding Dorothy Parker’ revives the legacy of a witty 1920s writer

By Christopher Byrne
Sandra Oh & Lupita Nyong'o in Shakespeare in the Park's "Twelfth Night."
Theater

Shakespeare in the Park is back with ‘Twelfth Night’

By Christopher Byrne
Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins, at Stage 422 at 422 W. 42nd St., runs through the end of the month in New York City.
Theater

The great escape: ‘Lord Nil: 7 Deadly Sins’ takes New York

By Christopher Byrne
Darwin DelFabro looks in the camera during a portrait, with a gray background. The picture is black and white.
Theater

Darwin Del Fabro channels Lili Elbe in one-woman show

By Christopher Byrne
McKenzie Kurtz (Heather Chandler), Lorna Courtney (Veronica Sawyer), Elizabeth Teeter (Heather McNamara), and Olivia Hardy (Heather Duke) in "Heathers The Musical."
Theater

‘Heathers the Musical’ is bursting with talent, but questions remain

By Christopher Byrne
Cory Jeacoma and Matt Rodin in "Beau The Musical."
Theater

Coming of age, country style: ‘Beau the Musical’ is a heartfelt, heartwarming tale

By Christopher Byrne
Rob Madge
Theater

‘My Son’s a Queer’ finally making NYC debut

By Christopher Byrne
Oghenero Gbaje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP."
Theater

‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience

By Christopher Byrne
A performance of "Comedy Tonight" in Stephen Sondheim's "Old Friends."
Theater

On Broadway, ‘Old Friends’ highlights Sondheim’s genius

By Christopher Byrne
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The Arkell Museum presents a solo exhibi
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Artist Fernando Carpaneda Inaugurates Solo Exhibition at the Arkell Museum
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Arts

  • TransArtFest_040226-2New York City’s first Trans Art Fest showcases, connects and empowers trans artists
  • “The Christophers,” directed by Steven Soderbergh, opens April 10. ‘The Christophers’: Intrigue swirls around an aging queer painter
  • "The Stranger," directed by François Ozon, opened April 3 at the Angelika and Film at Lincoln Center. In ‘The Stranger,’ gay director François Ozon adapts a classic French novel
  • "The Blue Trail," directed by Gabriel Mascaro, opened at Angelika Film Center April 3. Q&A: Director Gabriel Mascaro on dystopian drama ‘The Blue Trail’
  • An angel stands at the edge of the East River against the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. Angelic portraits explore the tender side of the male form at NYC’s queer landmarks

Crime

  • Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X leaves court after a preliminary hearing on four felony charges for allegedly assaulting and resisting police officers responding to an incident in August when police approached him while he was reportedly walking nearly naked on the streets of Los Angeles, in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 12, 2026. Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges
  • Aljo Mrkulic was sentenced for murdering Christopher Rodriguez, assaulting cops, and setting an apartment ablaze in 2020 at the Acacia Gardens affordable housing complex, which is located at 409 E. 120th St. in Harlem. Queens man sentenced for killing partner, assaulting cops in 2020 arson case
  • Bomb threats, sent via email, targeted the New York University campus on the morning of Jan. 22, the school announced. Anti-LGBTQ bomb threats target NYU, prompting NYPD to increase security
  • The person suspected of voicing anti-LGBTQ slurs and attacking an individual on a 6 train on Jan. 10. Man suffers anti-LGBTQ subway attack after kissing trans partner: police
  • Police tape surrounds a vehicle after its driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent, according to local and federal officials, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 7, 2026. ‘They killed my wife’: Outrage follows fatal ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis

Perspectives

  • Andy Humm and Ruth Messinger in the aftermath of the passage of New York City's gay rights bill. Forty years since New Yorkers won gay rights, the fight for justice is more urgent than ever
  • Katie Blum is underscoring the importance of funding to make sure New York's legal system respects transgender individuals when they seek to align their legal documents with their gender identity. Access to justice is essential for transgender New Yorkers — and it depends on the IOLA Fund 
  • From L to R: Michael-Vincent Crea, Thomas O’Grady, Michael Kane, Caitlin Herrity, Jack Schlossberg, Clover Welsh, Layla Law Gisiko, David Warren, Brendan Fay, Dr. John Lahey, Aaron Pesin, Abby Donley, Nicholas Dodd, Sheila and Meghan Brophy on Fifth Avenue. Lavender and Green Alliance celebrates 10 years in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  • The Harlem United team on National HIV Testing Day in 2025. Confronting the unequal burden of HIV and AIDS on women of color: Equity cannot wait
  • Bringing awareness to the nationwide attacks on trans youth. In dangerous waters, LGBTQ youth need our support now

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