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Robyn turned Madison Square Garden into a queer temple
View this post on Instagram @robynkonichiwa last night at @thegarden. Find some more photos up now on the blog: bit.ly/2NRDrfl . . . #robyn #robynkonichiwa #robynmsg #madisonsquaregarden #thegarden #msg #theworldsmostfamousarena #honey #interscoperecords #interscope #midtown #newyorkcity #nyc #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concert #concertphotography #musicphotography #gigphotography #weallwantsomeonetoshoutfor A post shared by Will Oliver (@weallwantsomeone) on Mar 9, 2019 at 1:32pm PST On Friday night, the Swedish pop visionary Robyn brought her “Honey” tour to Madison Square Garden. It was her biggest stateside show to date, and for fans who have waited since her 2010 “Body Talk” tour, a long overdue reunion. The show could have gone in any direction: Her 2018 album Honey is far more sparse and experimental than the jumbo-sized pop fantasy Body Talk. Who knew what kind of crowd Madison Square Garden would attract. But screw the cynicism: The show was a miracle, the kind of night that could only happen in New York. Madison Square Garden was sold out, flushed with queens—hordes of us, coming out of the bathrooms, stunting on the escalators, cruising by the Chicken & Things stand. There were teens, just starting to play with their gender expression, and endless groups of women who had been dancing alone to “Show Me Love” since it came out on cassette. The night opened with Channel Tres and (frequent Robyn collaborator) Kindness, performing on a sculptural,
The best New York City drag shows and events
New York is, without question, the world capital of the drag arts. Gender-bending superstars from Bob the Drag Queen to Bianca Del Rio have honed their craft on NYC stages, and the scene shows no signs of slowing. These days, you can catch drag queens (often for free) every night of the week onstage at gay bars throughout the boroughs (and in Fire Island), and even on Broadway stages with shows like Kinky Boots serving fierce performances.
Great shows featuring trans and nonbinary performers in NYC
NYC would be a sadder place without the cultural contributions of its rich trans and nonbinary community. You can catch some of the city's most spectacular artists—who happen to be gender-nonconforming—at these comedy events, Broadway shows, cabaret performances, drag parties and beyond.
The Best queer POC (person of color) parties in NYC
Josephine Baker once said: “He was my cream, and I was his coffee, and when you poured us together, it was something.” The Queer POC community has always been a vital part of LGBT culture and at these nightlife events, you can party with the crème de la crème. Along with the best gay bars and lesbian bars in NYC, these queer POC parties make up the diverse LGBTQ rainbow.
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The Day I Should Have: Listened
Storytelling phenom Danny Artese gathers an all-star lineup of performers to share tales under the prompt "the day I should have listened." He...
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Julio Torres: My Favorite Shapes
At this dazzling multimedia experiment, SNL's resident magician contemplates the inner life of inanimate objects—including doll furniture, crystals and Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Though his unique brand of alchemy has seeped into every corner of the alt-comedy landscape (and will soon debut on HBO), Torres is just as intimate and sweet on stage as he's ever been. Not to be missed.
Night of 1,000 Stevies
To some, Stevie Nicks may be just a successful singer, but to others she is a way of life. For more than a quarter of a century, the Jackie Factory has produced this event honoring the rock legend with special dance and music performances. Whether you’re serving up Fleetwood Mac–era flowing dresses, or ’80s big-hair glam, you'll want to look your Stevie best. This event is BYOT: Bring your own tambourine.
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Robyn turned Madison Square Garden into a queer temple
View this post on Instagram @robynkonichiwa last night at @thegarden. Find some more photos up now on the blog: bit.ly/2NRDrfl . . . #robyn #robynkonichiwa #robynmsg #madisonsquaregarden #thegarden #msg #theworldsmostfamousarena #honey #interscoperecords #interscope #midtown #newyorkcity #nyc #livemusic #livemusicphotography #concert #concertphotography #musicphotography #gigphotography #weallwantsomeonetoshoutfor A post shared by Will Oliver (@weallwantsomeone) on Mar 9, 2019 at 1:32pm PST On Friday night, the Swedish pop visionary Robyn brought her “Honey” tour to Madison Square Garden. It was her biggest stateside show to date, and for fans who have waited since her 2010 “Body Talk” tour, a long overdue reunion. The show could have gone in any direction: Her 2018 album Honey is far more sparse and experimental than the jumbo-sized pop fantasy Body Talk. Who knew what kind of crowd Madison Square Garden would attract. But screw the cynicism: The show was a miracle, the kind of night that could only happen in New York. Madison Square Garden was sold out, flushed with queens—hordes of us, coming out of the bathrooms, stunting on the escalators, cruising by the Chicken & Things stand. There were teens, just starting to play with their gender expression, and endless groups of women who had been dancing alone to “Show Me Love” since it came out on cassette. The night opened with Channel Tres and (frequent Robyn collaborator) Kindness, performing on a sculptural,
The cast and creator of Pose on bringing authentic trans POC stories to TV
“Live! Work! Pose!” cries Broadway mainstay Billy Porter in the opening-title sequence of Pose, evoking the magic words of the queer ballroom scene. For the cast of this FX show, which premieres on June 3, this three-word directive is a command—on and off camera—for an unprecedented assembly of gay men and trans women of color. They have been held back from opportunity in the entertainment industry for too long. Now, it’s their time to shine.
Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells and Matt Bomer hit Broadway
When The Boys in the Band opens on the Great White Way this month, it will be one hell of a celebration, marking the 50th anniversary of the Off Broadway debut with a hotly anticipated cast that comprises only openly gay actors.
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The best New York City drag shows and events
New York is, without question, the world capital of the drag arts. These days, you can catch drag queens every night of the week onstage at gay bars throughout the boroughs, and even on Broadway stages with shows like Kinky Boots serving fierce performances to midwestern tourists. We've rounded up the best performances to see. Go get your life!
The best New York City drag queens
You can't walk two feet in NYC without stepping on a drag queen. Whether you're down to see the experimental Bushwig scene in Bushwick, or to witness cabaret queens give Broadway songs their stamp downtown, you're bound to fall in love. Here are some of the queens who have defined NYC's drag scene, from hosting drag shows to winning RuPaul’s Drag Race.
