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Christopher Byrne

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Books

Divorce…LGBTQ+ Style: Karl Dunn’s ‘How to Burn a Rainbow’

By Christopher Byrne
Eddie Redmayne, starring as the emcee, is surrounded by others in "Cabaret" at the Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre.
Theater

Magic in the making: Rebecca Frecknall’s new production of ‘Cabaret’ is a masterpiece

By Christopher Byrne
Kyle Ramar Freeman as Lion, Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy, Phillip Johnson Richardson as Tinman, and Avery Wilson as Scarecrow in "The Wiz."
Theater

‘The Wiz’ is a revival that’s right for our time

By Christopher Byrne
Yonatan Gebeyehu and Manuel C. Alcazar in "Bathhouse.PPTX."
Theater

‘Bathhouse.PPTX’ ignites Off-Off Broadway with artistry and heart

By Christopher Byrne
Lexxe, Madison Rose, and PhilVonAwesome in "Queen of Hearts."
Theater

Company XIV’s restaging of ‘Queen of Hearts’ worth it

By Christopher Byrne
Darius Rose as Mr. Kenny Marlowe in “Make Me Gorgeous.”
Theater

Drag Star Darius Rose AKA Jackie Cox takes on new role in ‘Make Me Gorgeous’

By Christopher Byrne
Rob Madge
Theater

Lounge act goes legit: Rob Madge brings their hit, one-queer show to Broadway

By Christopher Byrne
"Ibsen’s Ghost" runs Wednesday through Sunday at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Theater

Classics reclassified: Charles Busch takes on ‘Ibsen’s Ghost’

By Christopher Byrne
Wade McCollum in "Make Me Gorgeous."
Theater

‘Make Me Gorgeous’ is one of the best plays of the season

By Christopher Byrne
"Chasing Happy" runs Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Theater

Running ragged: ‘Chasing Happy’ limps to the finish line

By Christopher Byrne
Marley Armstrong.
Theater

Cocktail Magique will draw you to Brooklyn

By Christopher Byrne
Arnie Burton and James Daly in 'Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors.'
Theater

‘Dracula’ goes to camp in hilarious new telling of classic tale

By Christopher Byrne
“Back to the Future: The Musical” is at Winter Garden Theater at 1634 Broadway.
Theater

‘Back to the Future’ is an irresistible joyride

By Christopher Byrne
Arielle Jacobs and Jose Llana in "Here Lies Love."
Theater

‘Here Lies Love’ delivers fascism you can dance to

By Christopher Byrne
Bryan Batt
Theater

Bryan Batt returns to Off-Broadway with ‘Pay the Writer’

By Christopher Byrne
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Theater

‘Chanteuse’: a tale of gay resistance in Nazi Germany

By Christopher Byrne
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LGBTQ+ events in NYC

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Sip City All Day All Gay full queer take
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Sip City Mixer – All Gay All Day Philly Pride Party
Blind Barber

This year, Westchester Pride is bigger,
Today, noon

Westchester Pride Hosted by The LOFT
Downtown White Plains

Hal Bromm Gallery is pleased to present
June 3, all day

The Queer Show, Part II
Hal Bromm Gallery

Rainbows can represent hope and promise
June 3, 10 am

We are the Rainbow: Artwork
The Tisch Building at CMOM

Kick off Pride Month with a soul-stirrin
June 8, 2 pm

Kick Off Pride With All of Us Concert at Marble Church
Marble Collegiate Church

Celebrate Pride Sunday, June 29, at Marb
June 29, 10 am

Celebrate Pride Sunday at Marble Church
Marble Collegiate Church

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Arts

  • Crisco dancers in 1979, as depicted in the book "Queer Happened Here." A new wave of books celebrating queer spaces
  • "Heightened Scrutiny" chronicles trans advocate and activist Chase Strangio arguing Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti about banning gender-affirming care for youth in Tennessee. NewFest Pride features ‘Plainclothes,’ ‘Heightened Scrutiny,’ ‘Sally,’ and more
  • A7300049T4T celebrates three years of transgender comedy, creating safe spaces at the Bell House
  • Oghenero Gbaje (left) and Essence Lotus in "Bowl EP." ‘Bowl EP’ is a masterpiece of queer theater — and a bold, imaginative experience
  • Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari in "Things Like This." Q&A with ‘Things Like This’ director Max Talisman and actor Joey Pollari

Crime

  • Photographs and candles pay tribute to the late Cecilia Gentili during a memorial service at Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan on Feb. 7, 2024. Man sentenced to 19 years in connection with death of activist Cecilia Gentili
  • Robert DeMaio, Jacob Barroso, and Jayqwan Hamilton at their sentencing on May 21. Three sentenced for robbing and killing gay men in nightlife scheme
  • Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg on sentencing of Donald TrumpMan sentenced to 8 years for deadly Manhattan nightclub druggings in robbery scheme: Bragg
  • Sam Nordquist was 24 years old. Sam Nordquist’s alleged killers accused of forcing children to torture him
  • Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Manhattan DA’s Office looks to reverse trend of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes

Perspectives

  • A picture depicting the late Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV prior to his election is displayed as Bishop Edinson Edgardo Farfan Cordova speaks during a press conference, following the election of Pope Leo XIV, in Chiclayo, Peru, May 9, 2025. Thoughts on popes, old and new — and their surprises on LGBTQ issues
  • Carmen Hernandez. Patients and employers pay more as healthcare conglomerates profit from federal program meant to serve vulnerable communities
  • A view of the front steps of New York City Hall. Four cheers and five jeers to the City Council’s vote on trans protections
  • The entrance of Mount Morris Baths. What it was like to work at Harlem’s Mount Morris Baths, an uptown refuge
  • Cornelius Wiggins is the youth community engagement coordinator at the NYC LGBT Community Center. Finding my way: the struggles and strength of transgender youth in NYC

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