“I feel like the Internet and social media have created a world where theater can transcend New York, and get out in a way that it couldn’t when I first started,” Broadway performer Billy Porter tells Metro Weekly. “You can just get online and you can talk to people all the way across the world who have the same interests ... [Read]

In a Metro Weekly cover feature as part of our Special Broadway Edition, celebrated composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz discussed the 10th anniversary of Wicked and the new revival of Pippin, both running on Broadway. He also reflected on the current, “somewhat disconcerting” state -- and this year’s current crop -- of Broadway musicals. In the same interview Schwartz, a Tony Awards ... [Read]

Swedish dance-pop duo Icona Pop and British singer/rapper Cher Lloyd will join Scottish soul singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé as headliners at this year’s Capital Pride Festival, organizers announced today. The trio of young female pop acts are all stars in Europe but still bubbling up in the U.S. As Metro Weekly announced yesterday, Sandé will perform Sunday, June 9, in ... [Read]

Remarkable young soul singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé will be one of three featured headliners at this year’s Capital Pride Festival, Metro Weekly can confirm today. Sandé is to perform Sunday, June 9, during the 4 p.m. hour on the Capitol Stage, set up on historic Pennsylvania Avenue, with the U.S. Capitol as a dramatic backdrop. “We are thrilled to have ... [Read]

We're pretty sure you've seen this already -- but in case you haven't, here are the Tony contenders for 2013! Best Play "The Assembled Parties" "Lucky Guy" "The Testament of Mary" "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Best Musical "Bring it On: The Musical" "A Christmas Story, The Musical" "Kinky Boots" "Matilda The Musical" Best Revival of a ... [Read]

Had your fill of TV talent competitions? Your YouTube player is too choppy to bear? Well, there are new, alternative programs emerging from Amazon, Hulu, Netflix and others. Some are quite appealing, and many contain a mixed bag of LGBT personalities and references. Here's a first reaction to these promising presentations. Netflix Originals The most widely publicized of these ... [Read]

“Tracks was very transformative and influential in the D.C. music scene, far beyond any of the acclaim that it’s gotten,” says Patrick Little, who was the general manager of the storied straight-friendly D.C. mega-nightclub when it ended its 15-year reign in 1999. As detailed in this week's Metro Weekly, Little led efforts planning this weekend’s Tracks Reunion event, with ... [Read]

From the Gallaudet University Rainbow Socity's Zhoosh Bash for DC Deaf Queer Kaleidoscope, Saturday, April 13, 2013. Photo: Ward Morrison/Metro Weekly Browse the rest of the photos from this event at Scene Follow @metroweekly Join our e-mail list. ... [Read]

If you were one of those folks that flocked to Tracks Nightclub in Washington, D.C. every weekend, we still want to hear from you. We're putting together a cover story next week commemorating Tracks Official Reunion, to be held next weekend in Washington, D.C. at various clubs, including Town Danceboutique and Phase 1 of Dupont. Please take a moment and ... [Read]

First up, the Crime Museum for "Dog Fighting: The Voiceless Victims." The exhibit was created by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and offers an inside look at the tools used by dogfighters, from treadmills to a "rape: stand to breaking sticks to a copy of Michael Vick's indictment papers, all seized during dogfighting raids ... [Read]