LGBTQ+ Movies, Theatre, FIlm & Music

Away from the lights and foot/vehicle traffic of Times Square, in a comparatively quiet corner of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood off the L train, a small but thriving theatre company is blending opera, circus acts, live music, burlesque and opulent sets into erotic and immersive performance pieces that have gained a strong local following since its founding in 2006 by choreographer Austin McCormick.

The performing arts and the rights of LGBT persons merge in the City of New York, where the plight of one issue or group often ties into the plight of the other. Creativity is as much an expectation when discussing New York as the perpetual construction and reconstruction occurring daily in Manhattan. The city sustains itself on the arts, with an abundance of museums, theatres, galleries, film centers, etc., both the prime (i.e. Lincoln Center) and the innovative (i.e. Hamilton) alive and well, creating important works. Experiences in the arts exist for a wide range of the populace. New York has, for much of its history, been a haven for groups and peoples without an opportunity to be welcomed elsewhere… including the LGBT community.

Prom can be a catalyst for social change. The Prom explores the precariousness of LGBTQ rights at a time when, after decades of progress, they’re being challenged by the administration of US President Donald Trump and statehouses across the country.

Dick Pix, a new play by Daniel McCoy, jumps gleefully into the current conversations surrounding gender… witty, self-aware comedy lets audiences have a wonderfully fun time interrogating the entire system of gender.

Madboots Dance, Sean Dorsey Dance and Ishmael Houston-Jones offered dark, often beautiful works of queer dance theater for Pride month.

The Jimmy Buffett musical has the most fully realized ensemble characters on Broadway.

Join us to learn some of the back story, as well as production stories, from the cast of A Letter to Harvey Milk.

E. Annie Proulx wrote the libretto. Composer Charles Wuorinen and director Jacopo Spirei reveal how they set Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger’s tragic gay love story to music.

Russ Woolley Proudly Presents Richard Skipper Celebrates Last Show of this Season 1 PM Brunch Show Laurie Beechman Theater As we Celebrate Pride, we celebrate Michael Kirk Lane, Sue Matsuki, Mariea…

A new play explores the life and legacy of Dr. John E. Fryer, whose brave 1972 speech led to the American Psychiatric Association declassifying homosexuality as a mental disorder.

Presented in association with The Downtown Urban Arts Festival, Joe Gulla's 'GAY.PORN.MAFIA', directed by Brian Rardin, had its World Premiere at the New York Live Arts Theater this past Saturday, April 14th.

Comically inclined choreographer Jamie Benson joins forces with Peoples Improv Theater (PIT) to present Gay Stuff on May 15, 2018, from 10-11pm ($8 tickets). Benson, and his outsider comedic team, are debuting 3 sketches, 2 stand-up sets, and some sassy/stupid walks for the PIT's Striker main stage. Gay Stuff will dissect internalized homophobia, oppressive bro prerogative, and marginalizing gay cliches, but like, with dick jokes.

Seth Sikes will return to Feinstein’s/54 Below in The Songs That Got Away, an all-new show singing Judy Garland songs he hasn’t yet performed in his previous tributes to the legend, plus some that …

National Queer Theater (NQT) is delighted to announce its first presentation of new queer plays in New York City! Launched in 2018 by Adam Odsess-Rubin, National Queer Theater fosters and supports LGBTQ communities through social justice in the performing arts.

From Midtown to the Mideast - We Cover Your World

Playwright Daniel McCoy’s new play, Perfect Teeth is currently running at Theaterlab in mid-town Manhattan. The drama is directed by David Hilder. Kyle and Dylan hooked up several months ago after …

Six gay and lesbian employees of Serino Coyne talk about Pride, and joy

A quippy Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in Jordan Harrison’s shapeless look at what happens when the LGBT alliance starts to turn on itself.

A Drag Cabaret Benefitting the NYC Gay Men’s Chorus - FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents Burning Bright: Torch Songs on Pride Weekend. An evening of Pride, love, desire and song hosted by Mama Mela and Ellia J. Garlands. These drag queens will be reinterpreting what a Torch Song is and means in 2018 through a uniquely queer lens. Under the musical direction of James Horan, the talented cast also includes PhilEsha De Lox, Gigi St. Croix and the newly crowned Miss Gay United States, Aaliyah Martinez. Also joining the cast is a very special guest: NYC pop recording artist & transgender superstar, Mila Jam! There’s no better way to live out loud this Pride than with the queens of the NEW YORK CITY GAY MEN’S CHORUS!

Vitaly. A magician who’s even made his last name disappear. Illusionist Vitaly Beckman: born in Russia, raised in Israel, lives in Vancouver, resembles Seinfeld, and debuts in New York’s Westside Theatre. June 13 “Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders” opens.

Join us June 12th for our Metrosource and #ILoveGay Pride Kickoff for a night at the theatre at the 7pm show of A Letter To Harvey Milk. This show takes you on an emotional exploration of both the LGBTQ and Jewish cultures and the trauma that can come from authentically being who you are… regardless of who you are! This innovative musical gives hope in a world where intolerance is prevalent. We have joined forces to see this queer musical and there will be a talkback afterwards with the cast. Hope you can join us in celebrating who we are with this fabulous night out at the theatre!

Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer and Andrew Rannells head the ensemble of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking 1968 play 'The Boys in the Band,' about gay New Yorkers gathering for a birthday bash where the barbs flow as freely as the booze.

The Scottish actor dove headfirst into morally ambiguous character, Louis.

As we Celebrate (Russ' Birthday!), we celebrate Leanne Borghesi, David Maiocco (as Liberace), David Sabella, Jim Speake*, Chuck Sweeney (as Peggy Lee), AND Those Girls* (Karen Mack, Eve Eaton, Rachel Hanser, Wendy Anne Russell) Tickets are now on sale! Reserve TODAY and Let's Celebrate!

What does it mean to have Kushner, Fierstein and Crowley back in the spotlight in 2018?