Orpheus Descending at Loyola’s Marquette Theatre Watching The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans’ recent production of Orpheus Descending at the Marquette Theatre on Loyola University’s campus, I couldn’t help wondering why it has never been turned into an opera. Its poetic monologues could serve as arias, both lyrical and dramatic. Duets among the leads … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 24, 2025
Arts & Culture
A Very Special Purple Party
The 24th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll through the French Quarter on Easter Sunday, April 20, at 4:30pm. The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles. The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or … [Read more...] about A Very Special Purple Party
Kaleidoscope Theatre Company: An Interview with Founder Aaron Brewer
New Orleans has a new queer theater company. I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the company’s founder, Aaron Brewer. FP: What prompted you to found Kaleidoscope Theatre Company? AB: I’ve been performing consistently in the theater for over 20 years, and I have never played an overtly queer character in my career. In my everyday life—though I identify as … [Read more...] about Kaleidoscope Theatre Company: An Interview with Founder Aaron Brewer
Trodding the Boards April 5, 2025
Every Brilliant Thing at Big Couch through April 6 Entering the theater at Big Couch recently, I encountered a Who’s Who of some of New Orleans’ finest theater artists, perhaps, in part, because it was a Monday night and most other venues were dark. I was pleased to see (in alphabetical order) Leslie Castay, Becca Chapman, Keith & Leslie Claverie, Benjamin Dougherty, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards April 5, 2025
Trodding the Boards March 28, 2025
Joe & Marilyn at Westwego Performing Arts Theatre Most people have some familiarity with Marilyn Monroe, the mid-twentieth century movie star and sex symbol whose fame continues to burn brightly as movies, books, songs, etc. about her still tumble forth regularly. Even non-hard core fans may be aware of her early hardscrabble life, celebrity marriages, brief fame in … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 28, 2025
Under the Gaydar (April 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Mardi Gras, St Patrick and St Joseph Days too. There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion. Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2025 Event Calendar)
Bartender Spotlight
Sometimes you meet a bartender who just immediately endears himself to you. My bartender spotlight this month is one of those people. I am talking about the wonderful Nick Renuoff at the Phoenix Bar, located at 941 Elysian Fields Avenue. Maybe it is his twisted sense of humor, his sharp wit, his ability to make a strong drink or his devilish smile. I am not sure what … [Read more...] about Bartender Spotlight
Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
Curtain Up Now that Mardi Gras is just a happy memory, it’s time for theater to move back indoors again. Through the beginning of Jazzfest, lots of shows will be debuting on local stages from Metairie to the Northshore to the West Bank. Hope you’ll be able to check out some--or all--of the following. Coming to bat at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre is the Jefferson … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards March 7, 2025
Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Happy Mardi Gras, St. Patrick and St. Joseph Days, too. There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion. Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (March 2025 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
Brechtfest VI at the AllWays Lounge Sure New Orleans has potholes and too many corrupt politicians and a crumbling education system. But it also has phenomenal restaurants, vibrant art galleries & museums, and Mardi Gras. Add to that latter list, Brechtfest whose sixth iteration recently appeared in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge. Regrettably, productions of … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards February 24, 2025
