By the far, the most important New York theater news this season is the instantly legendary talk-of-the-town runaway smash, Oh, Mary! (Lucille Lortel Theatre, through May 5),...
I know you can’t feel it yet, but believe me, spring is coming. The proof is in the plethora of productions previewing on Broadway. Will they all be good? Hell, no. But some...
Growing up in sunny Southern California, I never appreciated summer, other than as a reprieve from school. I had no seasonal affective disorder to recover from when the days got...
Summer is here and I couldn’t be happier about it, especially the announcement that Broadway legend Patti LuPone – on the heels of her buzzed about triumph in Ari...
The peak theater season is upon us and Broadway is abuzz with new shows. There are two long-running old shows that have threatened to upstage the new ones, by way of high-profile...
Well, it’s the taint of the year in New York City, when the bells and balls of the holidays are far behind us and spring still seems an eternity away. Luckily, theater lovers...
Well, she did it. Lea Michele opened in Funny Girl (August Wilson Theatre, open ended) on Broadway. And I did it, I saw her! Was she everything I hoped she would be? In a word,...
Once again, it’s fall, and Broadway is roaring back into full gear with its second season since reopening after the pandemic shut down. By the time you read this Lea Michele...
Summer in the city means sweaty subway platforms and crowded bars. It means weekend getaways and weeknight block parties. And for Broadway, it means tourists are packing the hits...
Landmark underground cinema auteur-cum-mainstream queer icon John Waters marks his 76th birthday April 22 and he’s busier than ever. To celebrate, he’ll give special...
Happy spring, everybody! No, there wasn’t a full shutdown but all of New York seemed back in that slog of the darkest days of 2020, only without all the hope and courage! But...
Welp, the COVID gods giveth and the COVID gods taketh away. Broadway was “back in business,” and then the Omicron variant reared its infectious head and New York City plunged...
As Pride season continues with festivals, parades, and increased nightlife, there is a community within our LGBTQ+ family that continues to thrive and grow, gaining a stronger voice in the last decade – that of our sober community. Pride celebrations now include safe spaces and events that cater to those on their journey from addiction, …
With his retro ‘fro, signature turtlenecks and painted nails, Eugene Daniels has been bringing Mod Squad swagger to Morning Joe and Meet the Press, more than holding his own alongside seasoned political analysts. Described as a “rising star” Politico reporter by Vanity Fair upon his inclusion in Playbook, Daniels is part of an elite squad …
From ‘Winemaker to Watch’ to nominee for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ this heralded lesbian winemaker is celebrating 10 years of accomplishments at the renowned Gary Farrell Winery. This talented lady has made quite a name for herself in the male-dominated wine industry, where only about 10% of all winemakers are women. Along with the team …
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Metrosource Minis: The LGBTQ World & Beyond
Metrosource Minis is the official podcast companion to the national LGBTQ print and online magazine featuring short form interviews with our featured celebrities from the LGBTQ world and beyond…with your host, Alexander Rodriguez. Quick, fun, and informative…Metrosource on the go. [podcastplayer feed_url ='https://feeds.sounder.fm/3885/rss.xml']
Kathy Griffin is one of the most resilient entertainment personalities on record. Living life as an open book, we have been witnessing her career triumphs as well as her personal and public low points. Hitting the road with her new show tour, My Life on the PTSD-List, and having just announced her Fall extension hitting up Carnegie Hall and The Chicago Theatre among a long list of others, she is once again using her voice to cause a sensation on behalf of the LGBTQ community, those who suffer from PTSD, and those who give a damn about the future of the nation. A recent cancer survivor and being diagnosed with PTSD, she is hitting the stage maybe a bit more delicate, but no less fierce.
What was supposed to be a quick, formal interview turned into a lively and revealing conversation with Kathy about some of the bumps in the road, grief, the power of comedy, her activism as an ally that actually started when she was a kid, of course we talked politics, and even have a pop-up appearance from E. Jean Carroll who was in Kathy’s hotel room when we chatted, we talked about Kathy’s amazing parents, and we got all the scoop on Kathy’s new tour. And kids, she needs our help. Check out the part of our chat where we talk about Kathy’s three-year court case that is happening in Tennessee, all because she stood up for our community on social media. Why hasn’t the media made a bigger deal out of it? Good question. If she loses this fight, it will set a precedent for capturing hate action on social media. Time to rally the troops!
Hosted by Alexander Rodriguez. @alexanderisonair
Check out our in-depth chat with her in the current issue of Metrosource or at Metrosource.com