The Family Line at the BK [Beauregard-Keyes] Historic House through November 20 Since 2018, Goat in the Road Productions (GRP) has presented a remarkable series of immersive plays in notable French Quarter edifices that entertain and enlighten about seminal moments in New Orleans history. If you enjoyed The Stranger Disease (2018) and The Uninvited (2020), as I did, you … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards November 1, 2022
Arts & Culture
Under the Gaydar (November 2022 Event Calendar)
There is so much to be thankful for this November in NOLA. The weather has cooled and there are lots of fun events. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (November 2022 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards October 18, 2022
The Seagull or How to Eat It at NOMA's Sculpture Garden through Oct. 30 It’s telling that the front page of the program for The Seagull or How to Eat It lists it as being “by Gab Reisman and Anton Chekhov”. Others might have billed something similar (and there’ve been many such adaptations) as “an adaptation by [playwright’s name] based on Anton Chekhov”. In this case, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 18, 2022
Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
There is nothing like a summer road trip with the girls to help you forget all the stress life brings. Recently, my friends and I took a fun-filled four-day road trip pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge and the home of Dollywood. It was a weekend of rednecks, rhinestones and roller coasters. As many road trips start, we all met up at the Phoenix to … [Read more...] about Dollywood Dreams (Ambush on the Road)
Trodding the Boards October 4, 2022
Curtain Up As we approach Halloween, here are the shows that will be running in October. Hope they’ll all be treats! One event that is sure to be a treat is New Orleans Ballet Association’s presentation of Ukraine’s Kyiv City Ballet as part of its first U.S. tour. On February 23, the company unknowingly boarded what would be one of the last flights out of Ukraine for … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards October 4, 2022
Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
Something Wicked Is Coming! October has so many events, festivals and parties, it’s scary. Here are just some of the hot happenings in October to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: * NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St. 6 p.m. NOAGE’s … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (October 2022 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards September 20, 2022
2022 Gay Appreciation Critics’ Choice Award winners On behalf of my colleague Tony Leggio and myself, I am delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Gay Appreciation Critics’ Choice Awards-- Best Play--For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls (The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans) Best Musical--Head Over Heels (Loyola University's Department of Theatre … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards September 20, 2022
Bartender Spotlight
Lots of people like going to their favorite bars and while I believe that people do visit bars they like, I also think that an equal amount of people go to see their favorite bartenders. A really good bartender can increase a bar’s business substantially. My newest Bartender Spotlight is on one of those star bartenders at The Phoenix. Jeff Seaver is hospitality … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Moments in Queer New Orleans History: Remembering Donnie Jay
I recently attended the annual Hookers Ball. It was a fun evening and a very successful fundraiser for Southern Decadence. Kudos to Todd Blauvelt for putting together such a wonderful event. While the performances were great and it was fun seeing friends, the highlight of the show for me was a vintage video of Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XXXII, the late … [Read more...] about Moments in Queer New Orleans History: Remembering Donnie Jay
Drag Queen Profile: Passion Armani Cassadine
Where are you originally from? I am very proud to say that I am a true New Orleanian from birth! How long have you been doing Drag? Well, I started on the original drag queen’s birthday (Halloween) in 1998. I did it on occasion for a while until I relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, in 2002. That’s where my career took flight. I did it more regularly and was in … [Read more...] about Drag Queen Profile: Passion Armani Cassadine