LGBTQ graphic (as in illustrated) memoirs are nothing new. But it took Alison Bechdel’s award-winning 2006 book, “Fun Home”, to bring the genre to mainstream audiences, thereby generating mass public appeal and appreciation.
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The trend of adapting films into stage musicals and then movie musicals has produced hits such as “Hairspray” and misses including "The Producers.” “Mean Girls” (Paramount), falls somewhere in between, although it leans closer to a miss.
Most large and medium cities have maybe one or two queer theaters. We are extremely lucky that Wilton Manors/Fort Lauderdale has four LGBTQ-centric companies producing regularly. Of course, there’s Island City Stage, Wilton Manors’ premier LGBT-focused theater company, now in its 12th season. Then there’s Ronnie Larsen’s Plays of Wilton at The Foundry, and Lesbian Thespians an itinerant performing arts group founded and led by women and dedicated to diversity and innovative art. While not LGBT-identified, Empire Stage is home to several companies producing LGBT-themed shows, including Larry Buzzeo’s ArtBuzz Theatrics.
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A Flock of Seagulls performs at The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale Jan. 13.
Looking for a more intimate venue for the best of Broadway? Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC) is offering a three-show series that puts audiences up close and center for big Tony Award-winning shows.
Almost 30 years ago, young gay actor Guillermo Diaz turned in memorable performances in indie films such as “Party Girl” (starring Parker Posey) and especially the late, gay filmmaker Nigel Finch’s last movie “Stonewall” (from 1995). While he continued to work consistently, in gay and mainstream, independent and big budget features, and on TV, perhaps his most unforgettable role turned out to be Huck on the popular ABC series “Scandal” starring Kerry Washington.
Varla Jean Merman brings her “Stand By Your Drag” show to Sunshine Cathedral on Friday, Jan. 5.
After his most daring (and possibly best) album, 2019’s “Territories,” prolific gay singer/songwriter Tom Goss returns with the bouncy and infectious pop album “Remember What It Feels Like” (tomgossmusic.com).
MNM revives its 2023 hit, “Disenchanted,” Jan. 12 – 21 at the Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton.
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