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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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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.
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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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World Dance Celebration at Ailey Extensi
Tomorrow, midnight

World Dance Performance Workshops
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With Violets in Her Lap, a dance requiem
Tomorrow, 7:30 pm

With Violets in Her Lap
CPR-Center for Performance Research

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY Crystal Field,
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A Package Full of Memories
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Join us for a night of comedy that
May 15, 7 pm

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May 15, 8 pm

Migguel Anggelo’s ICONS: Latin Rhythms
Colden Auditorium

This is a night for the generation that
May 15, 11 pm

Best of Both Worlds Rave – A 20-Year Hannah Montana Nostalgia Celebration
(Le) Poisson Rouge

Ailey Extension’s Performance Work
May 16, 10 am

Kids & Teens Performance Workshop
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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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