All posts by Randy Shulman
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Muppets, Music and Magic
As part of its month-long Muppets, Music & Magic: Jim Henson’s Legacy series, timed with release of the new Muppets movie, the American Film Institute’s...
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Searching for the real “Messiah”
No, this ain’t about Jesus — it’s about Handel’s Messiah. Specifically the various versions of the more 260-year-old classical classic, as ubiquitous this time of...
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Cannibal! The Musical at DCAC
Trey Parker’s first attempt at a full-fledged musical, conceived while a University of Colorado student, Cannibal! The Musical is as improbable as this year’s Tony-winning...
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Tameka Raymond’s gaydar isn’t working
I really feel that the ‘undercover’ gay guys that LOOK str8 should wear a bright wristband. Cuz this isnt really fair. Timbs, caps, vests? A...
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Synetic revives Romeo and Juliet
Synetic Theater presents yet another revival of an award-winning production in the Silent Shakespeare Festival. Yes, that’s right, Shakespeare stripped of its words — in...
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P.B. Groszmann’s new exhibit at The Center
“Juxtapositions” is a photography exhibit by queer artist P.B. Groszmann, whose work explores the LGBT experience through topics such as “Gaiety,” “Joy,” “Memories” and “Histories/Herstories.”...
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Alan Sues, Laugh-In’s resident flamboyant, dies at 85
“He felt like he couldn’t publicly come out. He felt like people wouldn’t accept him.“ Michael Gregg Michaud, a friend of the comic Alan Sues,...
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Yelle brings her infectious beats to Baltimore
France’s answer to Robyn, Julie “Yelle” Budet is another woman with a little girl’s voice and killer beats, though the style is more playful, party...
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Woolly Mammoth and Second City join forces
Woolly Mammoth isn’t just hosting Chicago’s The Second City to offer more off-the-wall improv humor as in years past. Rather, Woolly’s company members Jessica Frances...
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Lady Gaga honored by The Trevor Project
“As much as we can, come together, as it will take a village and an army — countries and continents, too — to make bullying...
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Rosie O’Donnell is engaged to Michelle Rounds
“She’s lovely inside and out. Vivi said, ‘You guys are the perfect match.’ The biggest difference with her than with anyone else...
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Shalom, Cinemaphiles: The Washington Jewish Film Festival is underway
The 22nd Washington Jewish Film Festival offers 11 days of 47 new and award-winning films from around the world exploring the modern-day diversity of the...
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Tori Amos plays DAR Constitution Hall on Monday
When Deutsche Grammophon asked Tori Amos if she’d be interested in creating a classical album, the fashionable pop eccentric with the pixie-sque voice was reticent....
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Neil Patrick Harris apologizes for using the slur “Tranny” on live TV
“Truly sorry for saying the word ‘tranny’ on Live this week. Twice! Should have been more thoughtful. Didn’t at all mean to offend.” A tweet...
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The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Eight years ago, The Washington Ballet’s Septime Webre refashioned The Nutcracker to be a tribute to the nation’s capital, starring George Washington as the heroic...
