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Christopher Byrne

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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
(From L to R) Tony Oakley, Michael Fererri, and John Carden.
Theater

Come to the cabaret: Michael Ferreri brings outstanding show to NYC

By Christopher Byrne
"All The World’s A Stage" runs Tuesdays through Saturdays through May 10.
Theater

Adam Gwon’s ‘All The World’s A Stage’ takes on life’s complexities in a gorgeous new musical

By Christopher Byrne
David Rothenberg during a broadcast.
History

David Rothenberg, an icon of LGBTQ history, presses on

By Christopher Byrne
Ephraim Birney and Joel Myers in "As Time Goes By."
Theater

Awkward moments abound in well-intentioned but weak play ‘As Time Goes By’

By Christopher Byrne
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‘Conversations with Mother’ explores the relationship between a mom and her gay son

By Christopher Byrne
Audra McDonald stars as Rose Hovick in "Gypsy."
Theater

‘Gypsy’ is back in a splendid revival

By Christopher Byrne
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Theater

‘Sunset Blvd.’ reimagines and energizes a classic musical

By Christopher Byrne
Mark Nadler (l) and Jesse James Keitel in “The Christine Jorgensen Show.”
Theater

Jesse James Keitel embraces role in ‘The Christine Jorgensen Show’ musical

By Christopher Byrne
Marla Mindelle and ensemble in "The Big Gay Jamboree."
Theater

‘The Big Gay Jamboree’ is a musical sending up musicals

By Christopher Byrne
Sutton Foster in "Once Upon A Mattress."
Theater

Revival of ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ is musical comedy at its best

By Christopher Byrne
Conrad Ricamora and Cole Escola in "Oh, Mary."
Theater

Oh wow! ‘Oh, Mary!’ is just too good

By Christopher Byrne
"Ain’t Done Bad" rruns through Sept. 1 at Pershing Square Signature Center.

Dancing through life: ‘Ain’t Done Bad’ is powerful, original, inspired theater

By Christopher Byrne
Cast members of "From Here" at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
Theater

‘From Here’ doesn’t connect with its topic — or the audience

By Christopher Byrne
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Arts

  • "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’
  • Author Wendell Edward Carter promotes his novel, "Melting The Snow," about a Black gay man's journey towards embracing his identity.  Queer authors and bookworms converge at 14th annual New York Rainbow Book Fair
  • "Dancing On the Wall" is MUNA's first release since their self-titled 2022 album. May LGBTQ music: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘It’s Been Awful’ and MUNA’s ‘Dancing On the Wall’
  • AmberGray (Riff Raff), Juliette Lewis(Magenta), Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Columbia), and AndrewDurand (Brad) in "Rocky Horror." Roundabout’s ‘Rocky Horror Show’ revival is the ultimate time warp
  • Paisley Fields dressing for the job they want‘Because I am country’: Paisley Fields challenges country music norms with raw songs and a deeply personal journey

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 
  • 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

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