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Zach Noe Towers
Zach Noe Towers comes out to Zanies with Pride
“I don’t shy away from adult content, so my act is about sex and dating.”
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Celebrity interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
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Ben Bakson
Is Chicago ready for Ben Bakson
“I have never been, nor played in Chicago. All my DJ colleagues love to play at Hydrate.”
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Andre Ward
Meet Moulin Rouge The Musical's Andre Ward
“Yes, I'm living my dream...., girl”
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Johnny Orlando
Johnny Orlando drops into Chicago with new material
“I want my music to live on beyond me.”
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Miki Ratsula
Trans musician Miki Ratsula talks top surgery at Bottom Lounge
“Straight people silencing queer trans people is why queer people can’t live their lives to the fullest.”
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Addison Grace
Singer Addison Grace gives good advice
“Now that I am a comfortable guy and know who I am, I can come out to the crowd every night in concert.”
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Hennessy Winkler
Oklahoma! returns to Chicago, meet trans stage star Hennessy Winkler
“"You know Annie used to be a dream role of mine. Then I transitioned so now I get to play her boyfriend!"”
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Em Hadick
Pretty Woman Musical returns to Chicago, meet Em Hadick
“My mom really loved movie musicals, they were always on and I would sing along and I would dance along”
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Penn Jillette
A Magic Immersive experience appears out of thin air in Chicago
“We have worked very hard on Fool Us to be more inclusive and to break down the gender roles.”
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DJ Ed Wood
Puerto Rico's DJ sensation Ed Wood impresses with banging house beats
“My biggest inspiration has been DJ Nina Flowers. We are both from Puerto Rico.”
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Richard Blais
Celebrity chef Richard Blais' career is on fire
“Don’t sleep on Big Sexy Hair Spray and another product I use a lot is called Suavecito.”
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DJ Tommy Love
Someone to love. DJ Tommy Love makes Chicago debut this Saturday at Hydrate
“Chicago was always on the top of my list to visit. I am really looking forward to this weekend.”
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DJ Marti Frieson
DJ Marti Frieson is ready to display his versatility at Market Days
“Market Days will be my debut and my first time attending. I’m extremely grateful to be a part of the Hydrate team and their amazing lineup.”
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DJ Alex Lo
Hydrate Pregame: The music of DJ Alex Lo
“Hydrate has been my house since 5 years ago, the vibe is unique.”
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Cunio
Cunio chats about Teatro Zinzanni's return to Chicago theater scene
“The show is happening above you, on top of you, next to you, behind you, below you and it never stops.”
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DJ Joe Gauthreaux
DJ Joe Gauthreaux returns live and in-person to Hydrate for the first time in over year
“I am so excited to finally play at one of my favorite clubs in the world.”
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Nathan Streifel
Queer, multiethnic, multi-disciplinary artist Nathan Streifel
“I am very excited to share this unique and amazing gift, and hopefully spread a ton of positive energy around the world!”
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Elaine Dame
Love of the Arts: Chicago jazz singer, Elaine Dame shares her journey and shows her love in an upcoming livestream
“Making music has meditative and restorative qualities for me, hopefully for the audience as well.”
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Kyle Marvin
Best Friends Make The Climb Together
“We talked about me learning how to strip dance.”
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Patrick O'Mahony
Patrick O'Mahony leaps into Riverdance's 25th anniversary
“...is the first underwear that I wore when I did my very first lead show, so I wear that constantly...”
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Michael Ivan Carrier
Once on this Island's Michael Ivan Carrier shares his story as 2018 Tony's best revival arrives in Chicago
“it is all leopard print and turquoise”
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Mariah Rose Faith
Mean Girls musical plays Chicago; Mariah Rose Faith steps into Regina George's heels
“there is a learning experience I want kids and even adults to have and how these words aren't ok and they matter”
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Rob Lindley
Rob Lindley manages the Opera House as Monsieur André; "Phantom" returns to Chicago
“what I was most struck with in seeing it - and maybe it is the filter we are all seeing art in in this time we are living in - I really find it a show about empathy and compassion”