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Heather Beck
“I have great respect for her because she did all kinds of different music including gospel and pop.”
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Nora Dunn
“This time I wanted to stories that were right for me and not stand up. I am not a stand up comedian.”
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Imani the Misfit
“I do like to shock people though and show them something that maybe they’ve never seen before.”
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Michelle Visage
“Chicago is definitely represented with Phi Phi, The Princess, and DiDa.”
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John Bucchino
Composer John Bucchino on his career, working with Harvey Fierstein and his friendship with Stephen Schwartz
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Roddy Bottum
“I was stuck in a hard place over the past year. Lyric writing helped me get through what I was going through.”
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Kimberly Scali Gambale
“Hey listen, everybody needs to look fabulous and it doesn't matter what you are or what you want to be.”
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Charlie Gage
Film director Charlie Gage talks about "Inspired: The Voices Against Prop 8"
“The biggest surprise was discovering all of the racial divisions that existed not only within the LGBT community but even as specifically within the various grassroots LGBT activist organizations.”
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Guinevere
“I loved the name Guinevere and her story. She was a badass rebel in the King Arthur kingdom.”
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Jason Stuart
“Those closeted gay actors seem okay with staying in there, but after a while, those hatboxes and shit starts getting in the way.”
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Mette Lingberg
“Touring the states will be the first time with the new songs so it is very special to us.”
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Max George
“We absolutely love coming to America; the people are so good-hearted.”
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Chelsea Packard
“Elle Woods is a smart girl but hasn’t discovered just how smart.”
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DiDa Ritz
From RuPaul's Drag Race, DiDa Ritz is putting on the hits at Hydrate Nightclub in Boystown
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Pamela Jordan
Pamela Jordan discusses the 30th anniversary of the Chicago Academy For The Arts
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Melissa Gorga
“I think the gay community loves fabulous women that live over the top...”
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Elliot London
“There are many slices of sub-culture life in the LGBT population. So many stories to tell and so many people to inspire.”
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Carlos Murillo
“I want people to talk about the play when they leave. I think judging by the production history, it will provoke lots of discussion.”
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Celina Clarich Polonco
Jerry Nunn chats with Celina Polanco from In the Heights now playing in Chicago though Jan. 15
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Jim Morrison
“I just felt like if your gonna spout about Jesus hating my gay lifestyle then maybe Jesus hates your stupid Hummer; that’s destroying the beautiful land...”