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Jake DuPree Joins Cast of BLANC DE BLANC ENCORE
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 9, 2023

Strut & Fret producer, Scott Maidment has announced that international burlesque performer, fitness instructor, accomplished dancer, and acrobat Jake DuPree (they/them) is joining the BLANC de BLANC troupe from Wednesday 16 August.

DRAG RACE Star Le Fil Releases Latest Single 'Splash Zone'
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2023

This new single follows Le Fil’s recent appearance on Season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and his EP Le Filosophical, that featured his original tracks created each week for the show, a first in the franchise’s history, which included tracks like “East To The West” and “Yin To My Yang,” featured on his recent tours and performances for Drag Race UK.

Video: Watch Jake Shears Perform 'Too Much Music' On 'Live With Kelly & Mark'
by Michael Major - Jul 5, 2023

Following the recent release of his celebrated new album Last Man Dancing, an explosive performance at Glastonbury and recent opening tour supporting Duran Duran, Jake has appeared on television on ‘Live With Kelly & Mark’ for their fourth of July special performing “Too Much Music” and playing a game. Watch the video of the performance now!

Listen: Idina Menzel Discusses Fighting For the LGBTQIA+ Community
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2023

Idina Menzel appeared on SiriusXM’s Fierce: Women In Music to discuss her new album “Drama Queen'' coming August 18th. In an interview with host Lori Majewski in Fierce: Women in Music, Idina discusses progression for the LGBTQIA+ community and having a mixed race son. 

Interview: How Idina Menzel Is Giving Back This Pride Month
by Michael Major - Jun 24, 2023

Idina Menzel is getting 'Dramatic' with her new album! BroadwayWorld sat down with Menzel to discuss giving back to the LGBTQIA+ community through the new album, feeling less apologetic with her music, and her upcoming 'unconventional' musical, Redwood.

Listen: Idina Menzel Releases 'Dramatic' Off Upcoming Album 'Drama Queen'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2023

Idina Menzel has released a new song 'Dramatic' from her upcoming album! Listen here!

Jake Shears Releases New Album 'Last Man Dancing' Featuring Kylie Minogue
by Michael Major - Jun 2, 2023

Jake Shears has released his new record, Last Man Dancing. The project features the new single, a brand new collaboration with Kylie Minogue (“Voices”), plus recent singles “Too Much Music” and “I Used To be In Love”. Following a recent run of support sets in the UK with Duran Duran, Shears will take Last Man Dancing on the road this summer.

Wake Up With BWW 6/2: GREY HOUSE Reviews, Alicia Keys Musical, and More!
by - Jun 2, 2023

Today's top stories: Read the reviews for Grey House on Broadway, a new Alicia Keys musical Hell's Kitchen is coming to the Public Theater with Shoshana Bean, and more!

Video: Idina Menzel Drops 'MOVE' Music Video
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2023

Idina Menzel is kicking off Pride Month with the new music video for her single 'Move.' Describing her new album as a 'love letter' to the Queer community, Menzel worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, and more for the new dance record.

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Last Man Dancing'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

The record was conceived between the US, Portugal, and London (where Jake relocated from his New Orleans home during the pandemic) alongside the sort of head-turning guestlist that, in Shears’ cross-pollinating universe, also makes total sense: from Amber Martin and Boys Noize to Big Freedia, Kylie Minogue, and cameos from Jane Fonda and Iggy Pop. 

Video: Idina Menzel Discusses Her New Album Being a 'Love Letter' to the Queer Community
by Michael Major - May 18, 2023

Idina Menzel discussed how her new album, 'Drama Queen,' is a 'love letter' to the Queer community. The first single, 'Move,' is out now, produced by Chantry Johnson and Mitch Allan. Menzel also revealed how the LGBTQIA+ community might relate to her characters in Rent, Wicked, and Frozen. Watch the video on The Jess Cagle Show now!

Listen: Idina Menzel Releases New Song 'Move' From 'Drama Queen' Dance Album
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023

Menzel worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga and more to create a body of work that is a departure from what she’s put out in the past.

Pvssy Riot & Boys Noize Team Up and Bring Alice Glass Along for 'Chastity'
by Michael Major - May 5, 2023

With 'Chastity,' Pussy Riot and Alice Glass wield Boys Noize's racing techno-NRG as a weapon of mass domination. The femme-fatale vocalists take turns drenching the Berlin producer's dark adrenaline with syrupy acid – and while it's an undeniable peak-time rush, a closer listen to the lyrics reveal disturbing new details.

THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR NAME IS BARBRA Will Celebrate Streisand and Benefit Project Angel Food
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2023

Cabarabia Productions, Clifford Bell, Producer and Director will present a fundraiser benefiting Project Angel Food entitled, The 25th Anniversary of Our Name Is Barbra, A Musical Celebration of Barbra Streisand's Birthday on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at Catalina Jazz Club.

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'I Used To Be In Love'
by Michael Major - Apr 19, 2023

Throughout an unorthodox career that has Grammy nominations and tours, Jake Shears has continued to shape-shift: he has not only written an acclaimed memoir (‘Boys Keep Swinging’) and performed on Broadway, but also recently opened a musical in London to rave reviews (Tammy Faye, written alongside Elton John and British playwright James Graham).

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Devil Came Down The Dance Floor'
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023

Jake Shears (the musician and frontman of seminal NYC indie glam-pop greats Scissor Sisters) has shared brand new track, “Devil Came Down the Dance Floor”, featuring Amber Martin. It’s the second preview of his forthcoming album Last Man Dancing, which was introduced in irresistible style recently with first single “Too Much Music”.

Southbank Centre Announces Aladdin Sane Anniversary Events and Exhibition For Bowie's Legendary Album
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2023

The Southbank Centre has announced a raft of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of David Bowie's iconic 1973 album, Aladdin Sane. Aladdin Sane: 50 Years will feature a two-month long exhibition (6 April - 28 May) exploring the creation of the album's iconic artwork.

Jake Shears Shares New Track 'Too Much Music' From Upcoming Album Featuring Kylie Minogue, Amber Martin & More
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2023

Jake Shears (the multidisciplinary musician and frontman of seminal NYC indie glam-pop greats Scissor Sisters) is back with a kinetic new single “Too Much Music”, the first taste of his new forthcoming solo album Last Man Dancing. Directed by Callum Macdiarmid, the stunning “Too Much Music” video sees Shears in suitably subversive form.

BBC Radio 2 Presents Line Up for PIANO ROOM Month
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 20, 2023

Radio 2 Piano Room month sees an abundance of world famous, award-winning artists each perform exclusively with the BBC Concert Orchestra from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.

Video: See Katie Brayben & Andrew Rannells in TAMMY FAYE World Premiere at The Almeida Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2022

See footage from the world premiere of Tammy Faye, a new musical from Elton John, Jake Shears and James Graham, that ran at The Almeida Theatre from October 13 - December 3, 2022.

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