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David Kennerley

McKinley Belcher III and Uly Schlesinger sit together in "A Guide for the Homesick."
Theater

‘A Guide for the Homesick’: A searing night of revelation and redemption

By David Kennerley
Gilberto Saenz and Christopher Harrod in "Little House on the Ferry."
Theater

‘Little House on the Ferry’: Quirky, immersive musical set on Fire Island

By David Kennerley
Tim Bagley and Jeff Hiller in the third season of "Somebody, Somewhere."
Television

Q&A: Jeff Hiller and Tim Bagley reflect on three seasons of ‘Somebody Somewhere’

By David Kennerley
Jim Parsons in "Our Town."
Theater

‘Our Town’ review: A durable classic gets a modern refresh

By David Kennerley
Regina Betancourt – Spencer Aste Wake Up (4)
Theater

‘Wake Up’ review: One man’s fraught journey to salvation

By David Kennerley
The cast of "The Village! A Disco Daydream"
Theater

Queer pioneer: Nora Burns delivers zany, subversive LGBTQ theater

By David Kennerley
Brian Rubin-Sowers (L) and Judson Morrow (R) are the co-hosts of the new podcast "Dads and Daddies."
Podcast

‘Dads and Daddies’ plumbs the glories and glitches of daddyhood

By David Kennerley
Chico Raro's band photo.
Theater

Queerly Festival: Celebration of pride, diversity, and strength

By David Kennerley
Celia Keenan Bolger and Jessica Lange in "Mother Play."
Theater

‘Mother Play’ review: Unpacking the past with a meddling matriarch 

By David Kennerley
"Sperm Donor Wanted (or, The Unnamed Baby Play)" runs through April 28.
Theater

‘Sperm Donor Wanted’ review: And baby makes five?

By David Kennerley
Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch in The Seven Year Disappear."
Theater

‘Seven Year Disappear’ review: When mom goes rogue

By David Kennerley
Calvin Knegten, Raquel Sciacca, (Center) Patrick Porter, Jamie Heinlein, Aaron Kaplan, (back) London Carlisle, and Alex Herrera in "Pride House."
Theater

‘Pride House’ review: Epic storm shakes up queer haven in Cherry Grove

By David Kennerley
Tim Daly stars as Rev. Shannon and Jean Lichty portrays Hannah in "The Night of the Iguana."
Theater

‘Night of the Iguana’: at the end of their rope

By David Kennerley
Cindy Cheung, Marinda Anderson, Nicole Villamil, Esco Jouléy and Shaunette Renée Wilson in "Merry Me."
Theater

‘Merry Me’ playfully considers lesbian power and sexual prowess 

By David Kennerley
George Strus is the founding artistic director of Breaking the Binary.
Theater

Theatre festival fosters community among trans, non-binary, two-spirit artists

By David Kennerley
Swiping America is now available on Max.
Cinema

‘Swiping America’ puts realness back into reality TV

By David Kennerley
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Ailey Extension’s Performance Work
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Kids & Teens Performance Workshop
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The Cabaret Burlesque presents: Emerald Enchanted
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A fundraising show for atticwife, a new
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Open Mic Tuesdays at Housing Works Bookstore & Cafe
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Arts

  • “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’
  • 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’

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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