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Christopher Byrne

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‘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
Jeni Hacker, Ronnie Larsen, Allen Lewis Rickan, Jason Guy, and Gabriell Salgado in "The Actors."
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‘The Actors’: Ronnie Larsen’s new comedy is a family affair

By Christopher Byrne
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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
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Murmuration Theatre Co Presents you are
Oct. 9, 7 pm

you are seen (Murmuration Theatre Co @ The Makers’ Space)
Makers’ Space

WHAT HAPPENS TO BOYS IN CHELSEA THE STON
Oct. 9, 7 pm

WHAT HAPPENS TO BOYS IN CHELSEA
The Stonewall Inn

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Oct. 9, 9:30 pm

Superstar Open Set
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Oct. 10, 7 pm

Go Fish, Girl! ; Make new friends over board games!
The Tiny Cupboard

Fusing the soul of bluegrass with the sp
Oct. 10, 8 pm

Country Gongbang
LeFrak Concert Hall

WINNER – BEST ONE MAN SHOW – UNITED SOLO
Oct. 24, 7 pm

Under the Rainbow @ The United Solo Festival
Theatre Row, 410 W 42nd Street, NY, NY

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Arts

  • ACT UP members join ‘Fairyland’ screening and Q&A
  • “Kiss of the Spider Woman," directed by Bill Condon, opens October 9 in wide release. ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ updates its perspective, 40 years after the original
  • (L to R) Pamela Shaw, Alan Ceppos, Audrey Heffernan Meyer, Brian Mason, Molly Chiffer, and Jordan Lage in "The Art of Leaving." Do I stay or do I go? Actor Alan Ceppos on the new play ‘Art of Leaving’
  • The Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival returns to New York City for a fourth year Oct. 20-26. Theatre festival to shine spotlight on trans, non-binary, and two-spirit artists
  • Telly Justice, owner of HAGS.Telly Justice and her rise to Food & Wine’s Best New Chef

Crime

  • Jacob Zieben-Hood, 34, was found dead hours after he allegedly told his father by phone that his husband was targeting him with knives. Manhattan DA charges man in series of alleged attacks against slain husband
  • Penn Station on Aug. 27, 2025. Lawmakers demand answers from Amtrak after hundreds of arrests at Penn Station men’s bathroom
  • Law enforcement officers set up barriers after a shooting at Annunciation Church, which is also home to an elementary school, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. August 27, 2025. In wake of Minneapolis shooting, White House falsely suggests link between gender-affirming care and violence
  • Convicted rapist of transgender woman in Manhattan walks in handcuffs.Convicted Manhattan rapist gets 12 years in prison, feels wrath of his transgender victim at sentencing hearing
  • U.S. rapper Lil Nas X, alongside his attorney Christy O'Connor, attends his arraignment at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 25, 2025. Lil Nas X charged with four felonies after arrest in Los Angeles

Perspectives

  • The right to use the bathroom is increasingly under threat in New York City. Stop the disgraceful attacks on bathrooms
  • Erik Bottcher at his 2021 election night party at The Chelsea Bell at 316 Eighth Avenue. Erik Bottcher is the voice we need in Congress
  • Émilia Decaudin For New York to remain a queer haven, we must build more homes
  • Ronald Porcelli is the director of the NYC Unity Project. How the NYC Unity Project’s Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative heals families and saves LGBTQ+ lives
  • The 2025 NYC Dyke March. Letter to the editor: NYC Dyke March’s policy represents deliberate exclusion rooted in religious and political identity

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