Charles Busch News

ASTORIA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (APAC) is proud to continue its series of post-performance discussions with our audience, the APAC Talk-Backs.

Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, and Broadway Impact present Broadway's 'It Gets Better' video featuring 63 members of the New York theatrical community speaking to LGBTQ youth.

The Time Out New York Lounge, in association with New World Stages and 21st Century Life, moves on to Week Three of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG! This sassy elimination competition spanning six Wednesdays will feature themed performances, ruthlessly scrutinized by a rotating panel of celebrity judges, at the Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Avenues).

Producer David J. Foster announced today that Devil Boys from Beyond, by Buddy Thomas and Kenneth Elliott, will have its Off-Broadway premiere at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street) on Wednesday, November 3.

The Actors Fund is pleased to announce preliminary details for "Nothing Like a Dame: A Party for Comden and Green," the annual all-star concert benefiting the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative. "Nothing Like a Dame" is set for Monday, November 1, 2010 (7:30 p.m.) at The Laura Pels Theater in midtown Manhattan (111 W. 46th St.).

THE DIVINE SISTER, the new comedy written by and starring Charles Busch, directed by Carl Andress opened on September 22 at SoHo Playhouse. Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld were on hand to bring you closer to the cast and creative + clips from the show!

'COLOGNE, Or The Ways Evil Enters The World.' the short story, was first published by Windfall Press. Its production history began in 1999 at Highways in Santa Monica starring the author, and under David Schweizer's direction continued at The Tiffany Theatre in West Hollywood produced by Paula Holt & Eileen T'Kaye. It subsequently played at Theatre 150, Ojai, at The Evidence Room, LA, at Santa Fe Playhouse, New Mexico, Off-Broadway at the Rattlestick Theatre (adding Suzi Dietz to the producing team), and finally at the Lavender Footlights Festival in Miami. The current production marks the debut of Harry Hart-Browne in the role and the first time an actor other than the playwright has assayed the role.

Hunky men from the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar will host "The End of the Wife Beater," an event to celebrate the launch of the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar which will raise money for Beauty Cares (BeautyCares.org), an organization founded to end the cycle of domestic violence.

Hunky men from the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar will host "The End of the Wife Beater," an event to celebrate the launch of the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar which will raise money for Beauty Cares (BeautyCares.org), an organization founded to end the cycle of domestic violence.

The Time Out New York Lounge, in association with New World Stages and 21st Century Life, moves on to Week Two of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG!

The Actors Fund is pleased to announce the complete roster of performers for the 16th annual 'Nothing Like A Dame: A Party for Comden and Green.'

The Actors Fund announced the complete roster of performers for the 16th annual 'Nothing Like A Dame: A Party for Comden and Green.' The all-star concert, presented each year as a benefit for the Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative, set for Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Laura Pels Theater (111 W. 46th St.).

The Time Out New York Lounge, in association with New World Stages and 21st Century Life, moves on to Week Two of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DRAG!

Hunky men from the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar will host "The End of the Wife Beater," an event to celebrate the launch of the 2011 Sexy in the City calendar which will raise money for Beauty Cares (BeautyCares.org), an organization founded to end the cycle of domestic violence.

New York's Archbishop Dolan has taken issue with the off-Broadway production of the DIVINE SISTER, or more specifically, the New York Time's response to the production by running a questionable production photo which, he feels 'offends Catholic sensitivity' by 'making fun of Catholic consecrated women.' For the ongoing dialogue, click here.

Award Nominated fringe theatre production company Vertigo Theatre Productions from Manchester have announced the full cast line up for their productions of the Charles Busch plays Die Mommie Die and Psycho Beach Party which are to be staged for the first time in the UK at Taurus on Manchester's famous Canal Street as part of Taurus 10th anniverseay as one of the leading bars and fringe venues in the city's Gay Village.

The A.C.T. Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) Program and Young Conservatory present the world premiere production of award-winning playwright Karen Hartman's Wild Kate, directed by W. D. Keith.

Last night's, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart was a phenomenal success. The cast featured Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello,Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that benefited The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading took place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

Last night's, Joel Grey-directed, 25th anniversary staged reading of Larry Kramer's ground-breaking play, The Normal Heart was a phenomenal success. The cast featured Glenn Close, Victor Garber, Jason Butler Harner, John Benjamin Hickey, Joe Mantello,Jack McBrayer, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Patrick Wilson in the one-night-only event that benefited The Actors Fund and Friends In Deed. The historic reading took place at Broadway's Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street) on Monday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.

In light of the recent attention on suicide amongst gay youth driven by bullies, the Broadway community has been teaming up with the Trevor Project for the 'It Gets Better' campaign, encouraging gay or questioning youth to hold their heads high and seek help. Click below to hear from Michael Urie, Tovah Feldshuh, Charles Busch, and many more!