I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … Continue Reading Article about Ambush on the road: New York
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Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026
Stanley and His Demon at the New Marigny Theater thru January 12 In Stanley and His Demon, written and directed by Mariana Santiago for Poppet Theater (formerly Streetcar Collective for the Arts) at the New Marigny Theater through January 12, Stanley (Peat Wolf) is a vain and obnoxious huckster who runs a church where he fleeces people out of money by performing unnecessary … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026
Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026
The Year in Review Instead of starting this column off all doomy and gloomy, as I did last year’s “Year in Review”, I figured I’d begin by accentuating the positive aspects of New Orleans’ theater scene for the year just passed. I saw virtually the same number of shows in 2025 as I did in 2024; still half as many as pre-pandemic, but at least presentations didn’t contract … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026
Under the Gaydar (January 2026 Event Calendar)
Well, we’ve made it to another year. Happy 2026 all! We are looking forward to all the good things the New Year will bring, so let's get started. Here are just some of the hot events in January. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (January 2026 Event Calendar)
Bartender of the Month – December 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, I wish to express my gratitude to all the bartenders who have brightened my life during this challenging year. You have provided more than just beverages; I am profoundly thankful for that, as we certainly needed cocktails to help us navigate through a tumultuous year marked by attempts to strip away our rights. Bartenders serve a far more vital … Continue Reading Article about Bartender of the Month – December 2025
Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen
Ambush Magazine is pleased to announce Debbie With a D will reign as King Cake Queen XXXI over the Krewe of Queenateenas. Debbie With a D will reign as The People’s Queen. Originally from Baltimore, Debbie With a D moved to New Orleans in 2011. She recalls, “The first time I visited New Orleans was in 2010 to help move my (at that time) ex-boyfriend to New Orleans. We were … Continue Reading Article about Announcing King Cake Queen XXXI – Debbie With A D, The People’s Queen
Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026
December 31—Pan (Mobile) January 6—Rue Royale Revelers (New Orleans) January 17—Mwindo (New Orleans) January 17—Apollo (New Orleans) January 18—Narcissus (New Orleans) January 23—Order of Osiris (Mobile) January 24—Amon Ra (New Orleans) January 24—Apollo (Baton Rouge) January 24—Phoenix (Mobile) January 31—Apollo (Lafayette) January 31—Apollo … Continue Reading Article about Gay Mardi Gras Balls 2026
Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
Back to the Future: The Musical at the Saenger Theatre through December 14 It had been a long day and I was in the mood for just some pure entertainment as I headed to the Saenger Theatre to see Back to the Future: The Musical. I wish I could time travel back and, instead, just have stayed home, perhaps binging on some other ‘80s nostalgia like The Golden Girls which … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards December 12, 2025
