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The best of Broadway, for the record
The best of Broadway, for the record
by
the linster
, Jan 25, 2012

The Advocate recently published a list of the best ever Broadway cast albums. We weigh in on their selections and offer a few of our own.

"Hand aufs Herz"'s Lucy Scherer returns to her thespian roots
"Hand aufs Herz"'s Lucy Scherer returns to her thespian roots
by
Heather Hogan
, Sep 19, 2011

The former Miss Jenny Hartmann is set to star in the musical adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca.

Suzanne Vega takes on Carson McCullers' life in a new play
Suzanne Vega takes on Carson McCullers' life in a new play
by
Courtney Gillette
, May 2, 2011

The singer is inspired by the rumored lesbian literary legend.

Joni Lefkowitz talks marriage equality and "Life Partners"
Joni Lefkowitz talks marriage equality and "Life Partners"
by
Sarah Witness
, Mar 24, 2011
One of the creators of the play about Prop 8, marriage and friendship gives us the scoop on if she'll be adapting it into a feature film.
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" plays across the country
"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" plays across the country
by
Trish Bendix
, Feb 7, 2011
Two new productions of the award-winning play have the legendary lesbian soul singer back in the lime light.
Elisabeth Moss talks about playing an iconic lesbian role in “The Children’s Hour"
Elisabeth Moss talks about playing an iconic lesbian role in “The Children’s Hour"
by
Trish Bendix
, Jan 27, 2011
The Mad Men star speaks with The Guardian about the play, Scientology and her budding friendship with co-star Keira Knightley.
Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss ready for an extended revival of "The Children's Hour"
Keira Knightley and Elisabeth Moss ready for an extended revival of "The Children's Hour"
by
Dorothy Snarker
, Jan 11, 2011

The play’s run has been extended through the end of April and the production is planning to make the leap across the pond with its original actresses to Broadway in the fall.

An interview with Idina Menzel
An interview with Idina Menzel
by
Sarah Witness
, Oct 14, 2010
The actress talks Glee, Rent and the possibility of Vanessa Hudgens as Elphaba in the fabled Wicked movie.
Jasmine Guy directs Nicole Ari Parker and Robin Givens in "For Colored Girls"
Jasmine Guy directs Nicole Ari Parker and Robin Givens in "For Colored Girls"
by
Sarah Warn
, Jun 26, 2009
The latest production of Ntozake Shange's legendary play opens next month in Atlanta.
An all-singing, all-dancing, all-Drano drinking "Heathers" is coming
An all-singing, all-dancing, all-Drano drinking "Heathers" is coming
by
Dorothy Snarker
, Mar 16, 2009
A musical based on the 1989 Winona Ryder cult classic film is in the works.
Ask AfterEllen.com (March 10, 2009)
Ask AfterEllen.com (March 10, 2009)
by
Karman Kregloe
, Mar 10, 2009
The L Word interrogation videos, Sia's concert DVD, Cherry Jones is back for more 24, Searching 4 Sandeep, women on the bill at SXSW, and more!
Stars come out for Broadway gay-rights fundraiser
Stars come out for Broadway gay-rights fundraiser
by
Sarah Warn
, Feb 24, 2009
Celebrities gathered in New York on Monday to perform and speak out against Prop. 8 and other anti-gay initiatives.
"Hairspray 2" takes on the swinging '60s
"Hairspray 2" takes on the swinging '60s
by
Ace
, Dec 2, 2008
Tracy Turnblad and company will be back in the sequel to the 2007 movie musical.
"9 to 5" is Broadway bound
"9 to 5" is Broadway bound
by
bad machine
, Oct 20, 2008
The famous 1980s film has been made into a stage musical starring Allison Janney and, of course, the same great Dolly Parton songs.
Kristin Chenoweth speaks to the theater geeks
Kristin Chenoweth speaks to the theater geeks
by
Ingrid Diaz
, Aug 18, 2008
The actress hosts a new PBS documentary on a production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.
All Access Pass: Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney
All Access Pass: Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney
by
Karman Kregloe
, May 7, 2008
Andrea Meyerson interviews Jill Sobule and Julia Sweeney about The Jill and Julia Show.
Women make strong showing in Outer Critics Circle nominations
Women make strong showing in Outer Critics Circle nominations
by
Ace
, Apr 28, 2008
Laura Linney, Laurie Metcalf, S. Epatha Merkerson and others are nominated for the Golden Globes of New York theater.
Universe to Rachel Dratch: We love you
Universe to Rachel Dratch: We love you
by
Dorothy Snarker
, Apr 23, 2008
After the comedian told New York that she was unemployed, the job offers came in.
"Nine": A bevy of beautiful women and one (lesbianish) man
"Nine": A bevy of beautiful women and one (lesbianish) man
by
Ace
, Apr 8, 2008
Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Sophia Loren, Judi Dench and Nicole Kidman united in Rob Marshall's "Nine."
A lesbian/bi Nancy on “I’d Do Anything”?
A lesbian/bi Nancy on “I’d Do Anything”?
by
browne
, Mar 26, 2008
Twelve lovely ladies compete to play Nancy in a new production of Oliver!
“A Very Brady Musical”: a very bad idea
“A Very Brady Musical”: a very bad idea
by
Ace
, Mar 24, 2008
Why a Brady musical now? Isn't it just tired to rehash and revisit The Brady Bunch?
The “Tales” are coming to “the City”
The “Tales” are coming to “the City”
by
Ace
, Mar 18, 2008
The Maupin books/miniseries head to Broadway. But how will they improve on the TV cast?
Piper Perabo explores “reasons to be pretty”
Piper Perabo explores “reasons to be pretty”
by
Ace
, Mar 7, 2008
Piper Perabo will be starring in Neil Labute’s "reasons to be pretty" this June in New York.
Gina Gershon and Mary McCormack head for Broadway
Gina Gershon and Mary McCormack head for Broadway
by
Ace
, Mar 3, 2008
Gershon and McCormack have both had lesbian/bi roles, and now they'll both play flight attendants in Boeing-Boeing. Downgrade!
TV alert: "A Raisin in the Sun"
TV alert: "A Raisin in the Sun"
by
scribegrrrl
, Feb 25, 2008
Sean Combs, Audra McDonald, Phylicia Rashad and Sanaa Lathan bring the Lorraine Hansberry play to ABC.
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