Turtle Creek Chorale plums the musical genius of B’way songwriters Kander and Ebb MARK LOWRY | Special Contributor marklowry@theaterjones.com You might assume that musical theater composers would prioritize the “singability” of their songs, but to Trey Jacobs, artistic director of the Turtle Creek Chorale, that’s not always the case. Still, the tunes by the long-running composing duo [...]
The gay pop Christian couple, now parents of twin boys, tour in support of the beauty of diverse families … including their own RICH LOPEZ | Contributing Writer getrichindallas@gmail.com Probably few people would confuse deMarco DeCiccio — half of the gay Christian musical group known as Jason & deMarco — for Beyonce … even though [...]
Kristine W opens up about her struggles, her record- breaking chart achievement and her upcoming Dallas gig STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing Writer stevencraiglindsey@me.com Who among us hasn’t had at least one vivid dream where we’re in the company of Madonna, Beyonce and Mariah Carey? For recording artist and gay icon Kristine W, it’s her current [...]
Wherein, on the eve of her latest Dallas concert, we ponder the impact of Lady Gaga’s voice in entertaining and empowering the gay community RICH LOPEZ | Contributing Writer getrichindallas@gmail.com Given today’s celebrity culture, one would think, “What sane person would wear a meat dress?” It’s a good question. Fashion has become synonymous with fame, [...]
Concert of the year: … And possibly the gayest, was Rammstein’s show at American Airlines in May. Madonna had nothing with her high-heeled boys on this German metal band. With blatant dom-sub action — not onstage but on the catwalk above the audience — the five-member band excited the nearly full arena on their [...]
’70s pop icon Janis Ian is proud to have grown with the times ………………… JANIS IAN Winspear Opera House/Hamon Hall, 2403 Flora St. Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. $49. ATTPAC.org. ……………….. There’s perhaps no other better way to note how the world has changed than talking to iconic singer-songwriter Janis Ian right after Election Day. We [...]
From ‘Breathing’ to ‘Awakening,’ Sheik steps back to move forward It’s hard to know where things begin and end for Duncan Sheik. Best known for his 1996 sensitive-man mellow pop hit “Barely Breathing” and score for the controversial, critically adored Broadway musical Spring Awakening, Sheik is currently touring in support of his most recent album, [...]
The out Austin-based singer found freedom by releasing her expectations RICH LOPEZ | Contributing Writer rlopez5428@yahoo.com Amy Cook has friends in high places — and almost by accident. The indie artist may not yet be a household name, but for her latest album, Summer Skin, she has a rock ‘n’ roll legend, a queer music [...]
Melissa Etheridge willingly addresses the complexities of life — in her music and personally JONANNA WIDNER | Contributing Writer jonanna.widner@gmail.com It was soon after a contentious presidential campaign that Melissa Etheridge came out publicly as lesbian. That was nearly 20 years ago, but it can be easy to forget how different the world was [...]
Mandy Patinkin isn’t the only singer who idolizes Great American Songbook writers like Sondheim and Harburg — Dallas’ own Gary Lynn Floyd has a personal favorite. So who is it? Gershwin? Porter? Kern? Nope. The man Floyd thinks deserves his due is Harry Warren. A master of the Hollywood musical ear-worm, Warren composed the music and/or [...]
