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Christopher Byrne

AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror."
Theater

Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp

By Christopher Byrne
Nicolas Moncayo as Amory Legato.
Theater

From Texas to New York: Nicolas Moncayo brings Southern charm as Amory Legato in ‘Memoirs of a Drag Queen’

By Christopher Byrne
The cast of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Theater

‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ reimagines a classic through a ballroom lens

By 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
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Arts

  • “Untitled,” from the series, “Akabanaa (Red Flowers),” 1975-77. Becoming Angela Davis: Two photographic portraits evoke the activist across time and space
  • Gessica Généus and Béonard Monteau in "Marie Madeleine." ‘The Man I love,’ ‘Club Kid,’ and other queer movies highlight Cannes Film Festival
  • “Matador Bolero," directed by Jonathan Rosado. ‘Matador Bolero’: Queer rocker Yves Tumor makes their acting debut in oddball sci-fi experiment
  • “Stop! That! Train!” kicks off NewFest Pride 2026. ‘Dads,’ ‘Leviticus,’ and more: NewFest Pride tees up annual lineup of queer films
  • "Diamonds," directed by Ferzan Özpetek, opens May 15 at the Angelika Film Center. Q&A: Filmmaker Ferzan Özpetek delivers an ode to women in new film ‘Diamonds’

Crime

  • suspect in Brooklyn hate crimeBrooklyn hate crime suspect cuffed in the Bronx for fare evasion: cops
  • 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

Perspectives

  • Martha Shelley reads to the audience at the LGBT Community Center on Oct. 15, 2023. Past triumphs, present challenges: Reflections on the fight for LGBTQ rights — and what comes next
  • Callen-Lorde staff members. Health equity for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers starts with primary care
  • 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 
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