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Tadeo Garcia
Tadeo Garcia finds his Place to Be
“We were blessed to film free in a legendary space such as Roscoe’s so we made it work.”
Interviews and voices
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Gay interviews from GoPride's conversations with artists, creators and community voices.
Latest interviews
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Jill Beckett
Queer band leader of Pollyanna Jill Beckett sings Slime out on the road
“We are a band with complete freedom of expression, so there are no rules.”
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Javier Muñoz and Megan Masako Haley
Meet Devil Wears Prada Musical's Javier Muñoz (Nigel) and Megan Masako Haley (Emily)
“He has one song that makes me feel like I'm the little kid in my room dancing with nobody watching, and that kind of freedom.”
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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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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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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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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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Laganja Estranja
Laganja Estranja crowns a chef on Chopped 420
““Drag chose me, I didn’t choose it.””
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Jesus Canchola Sanchez
Gay writer-filmmaker Jesus Canchola Sanchez talks about his new book
“The theme of the book is about finding the inner strength to be who you are and allowing children to play freely without judgment.”
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Sam Cushing
The Influence of Sam Cushing
“I hope by sharing my story and bringing mental health to the forefront of the conversation, I can be a source of comfort for someone.”
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Jeff Miller
Talking to Talk Out Loud
“Seeing the juxtapositions of our experiences makes a good podcast.”
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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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Sam Cushing
Sam Cushing Is Taking Over!
“I can use this ‘influence’ to be a positive light and to leave an impact in society.”
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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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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”
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Jamal Howard
Classic story of "belonging" takes to the stage; chat with Corduroy director Jamal Howard
“it is really about finding that space and coming up with creative solutions”
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Conan Gray
Conan Gray plays House of Blues Chicago Nov. 1
“If it wasn’t for music I don’t know what I would have done.”
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Bobby Bowman
Chicago's Bobby Bowman in the remarkable story of Oslo, now playing
“Chicago's Bobby Bowman on the remarkable story of Oslo”
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David Cromer
Famed director David Cromer returns home with award-winning The Band's Visit
“I hope this interview about my terror will inspire people to come see the show”
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Paul Downs Colaizzo
Out writer and director Paul Downs Colaizzo talks about new movie
“I looked at this emotionally as a coming out tale.”
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Jeremy Peter Johnson
Jeremy Peter Johnson Marches in The Music Man
“The Music Man is going to be around for a long time.”
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Andrew Love
Get to know Andrew Love from Les Miserables, playing July 9-27
“you can also pick up on the story of revolution and the story of wanting change and the lengths you're willing to go to to get change in your world”
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Tarell Alvin McCraney
Tarell Alvin McCraney and Tina Landau talk about a new project together
“We are trying to create a journey that has the sensibilities of Terence and Joan in a way that is entertaining and surprising.”