GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY:  This musical has been kicking around for quite a few years. Written and directed by Connor McPherson and featuring songs with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, it first played London’s West End in 2017, off-Broadway in 2018, and eventually made it to Broadway in 2020 where it played five […] The post This Disney Musical is for the Gays appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

Talking to Darwin Del Fabro is like talking to the embodiment of a bona fide muse. With an ethereal beauty, they celebrate their non-binary side, and with well-crafted words of artistry, they inspire with every phrase that lilts out of their mouth. An old soul in a youthful body, their manners and grace are from […] The post DARWIN DEL FABRO is Celebrating Brazilian Culture appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

Last month, I was invited to a screening of Dicks: The Musical, the first musical from independent studio A24. Known for putting out high-quality, edgy material, the studio has developed a strong fanbase of both critics and audiences; when you see that A24 logo you know it’s a movie that’s going to affect you in […] The post Dicks: The Musical… Pass or Smash? appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

GROSS INDECENCY: THE THREE TRIALS OF OSCAR WILDE. Last year an excellent theatre company called The Bent opened in Palm Springs. It also happened to be an LGBTQ+ company. In its first year, it produced three plays and all three have been nominated for “Best Play” by Coachella Valley’s Desert Theatre League.  The Bent has […] The post Coachella Valley is Coming Back with Gay Theater Companies appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

Quick, can you name the longest running musical in the world? Phantom of the Opera? Les Misérables? Did someone say Cats???  Nope, you’re all wrong. The trophy goes to a simple love story called The Fantasticks, with music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones (no, not that Tom Jones). The show […] The post The Fantasticks Reimagined in West Coast Premiere at CV Rep appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

Watch out Southern California! There’s a new Queen on the scene and she is coming in hot with a crown! Norma Lee High, the recent winner of Vanity Halston’s Drag Star Challenge at One Eleven in Cathedral City, has come to slay. This East Coast transplant, as alter ego Josh Ferri, has a long history […] The post High on Life with Norma Lee High appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

If you have yet to experience Deven and The Handsome Ned, here is your invitation to do so. I met this dynamic duo about eight years ago, and it was an instant bond. They are both so uniquely themselves that most people that encounter them are drawn in immediately to their effervescent vibe. Their musical […] The post DEVEN & NED are in Harmonious Collaboration appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

Les Misérables made its Broadway debut 36 years ago. The musical was a smash hit and continues to run in the West End, making it the longest-running musical in England. Since its debut, it has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages. It has also spawned […] The post The Queer Community Brings a Unique Look into Les Misérables appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

CABARET:  Cabaret opened on Broadway in late 1966 and ran for 1,166 performances – at the time quite a megahit. The show featured music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, and a book by Joe Masteroff, based on a play by John Van Druten which in turn was based on a semi-autobiographical story by […] The post Cabaret, Our Dear Dead Drug Lord, The Red Suitcase all Shine ON STAGE appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more

There’s a sassy girl in town who has been taking SoCal by storm…next stop? World domination. Jordan Jayro has become a regular fixture in the Los Angeles area whether it be from doing interviews at DragCon, hosting drag bingo at every venue imaginable, delighting (and shocking) audiences with her comedy on stages all over, or […] The post Hey Gurl! It’s Jordan Jayro appeared first on GEDmagazine ..read more