For nearly thirty years, he has been one of the very few Mario Cantone is probably best known at home in the US as a comedian, impressionist and singer but he has also made a name for himself as a very successful Broadway actor, appearing in "Love! Musicals He is best known for his role as Justin Taylor in the Showtime series Queer as Folk (1999). He is best John Wesley Shipp was born on January 22, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Tell us what you think about this feature. Should straight actors still play gay characters? 'It's complicated' He began working in interior design straight out of high school and interned at Dominique Aurientis in Paris and Sotheby's in Chicago. Matt was raised in Spring, Texas, and educated at Klein High School, near Houston. Daniel Reichard: What a thrill to see New York City gradually open up and return to a new normal during Pride Month. Nielsens inaugural "Being Seen on Screen: Diverse Representation & Inclusion on TV report, released in December, found that 26 percent of the top 300 TV programs included at least one cast member who identifies as LGBTQ. Barbara was previously married to the late Paul Gilbert. Stars like Tom Hardy have seen public blowback after coming out as bi or even admitting to the odd affair with other men. In 2009 they played the character Razor in ABC Family's film "Twelve". While many straight actors have been praised for their performances in LGBTQ roles, some argue only queer actors have the authenticity to bring these parts to life. This is another reason, in addition to the authenticity factor, that some argue queer roles should be reserved for queer actors. The Ammonite actress is speaking out about industry conditions that are still keeping performers in the closet. They are featuring founders from Black Theater United (of which Im one) all this month. My favorites are seeing a parent who has brought their queer kid to see that epic celebration. I celebrate Pride this year by completing the first full draft of the book to a new musical with music and lyrics by David Austin. Born in Brooklyn, raised on Staten Island, New York. Writer, Producer, Director, Actor. He began modeling at age 15 and his first success came with an Abercrombie & Fitch campaign. From Queer as Folk in 1999 through acclaimed dramas Bob & Rose , A Very English Scandal and 2019's Years and Years, LGBTQ stories have played a prominent Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Film studios, they said, tend to rely on smaller, less diverse teams of writers and have fewer LGBTQ people involved in the creative process. She has been married to Michelle Agnew since 2008. But truthfully, the only way to celebrate is all year. As Hollywood continues to cast straight actors in LGBTQ roles, the Web200 LGBTQ+ Actors & Actresses. ", From left, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Keegan-Michael Key in "The Prom. As she fearlessly evolves her body of work with each new project, Totah is fast proving to be one of Hollywood's most engaging and sought-after Ryan Jamaal Swain was born in Birmingham, Alabama and spent much of his childhood training at local theatre and dance companies.As a writer, in 2014, Swain wrote and starred in A Negro Writer, a one-man show about Langston Hughes and his life.In 2017, Swain was cast as Damon Richards in Ryan Chris Colfer is a very talented actor and vocalist who was born on May 27, 1990 in Fresno, California, USA as Christopher Paul Colfer. Theres also, of course, the age-old assumption that gay actors cant be convincing in straight roles. I will celebrate as I always do. Feeling grateful and thankful for the world healing, being able to travel again, and perform live in front of audiences to celebrate LGBTQ Pride. ", Anthony Rapp as Lt. Paul Stamets and Wilson Cruz as Dr. Hugh Culber in "Star Trek: Discovery. July 1, 2022, By From the age of four, Josh knew that he wanted to be an actor. Rainbow Proud: 10 LGBTQ Moments in Musical Theater He is an actor and writer, known for Hunting Season (2012), Something Like Summer (2017) and Yours Mine Ours (2020). I think that people who identify as women should be able to play any type of woman role, and then I think people who identify as males should be able to play any type of male role," she said. Check Out the Cast of The Woman In Black on the West End, Take a Look at Rehearsals for the 10th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour of Titanic The Musical, Go Inside Day 2 of Playbill's Weekend-Long, Broadway Stars on the 'Magic in the Air' Riding the First-Ever Playbill Pride Float in the NYC Pride Parade, Go Inside Day 1 of Playbill's Weekend-Long. Rosie O'Donnell was born into an Irish-American family in Commack, Long Island. The actress went on to talk about a certain well-known actor whose American agent recently told them not to publicize their bisexuality. The star-studded evening will take place June 17 at Radial Park in Halletts Point, Queens, and will stream for free beginning June 24 at 8 PM ET on Playbill.com and Playbills YouTube. He is an actor, known for Nerve (2016), Rails & Ties (2007) and Love, Simon (2018). "I look back and go, 'Ouch. He is an actor, known for Olympic Dreams (2019), Will & Grace (1998) and American Horror Story (2011). On television, Manning is most known for his role in Disney's snowboarding movie "Cloud 9," on MTV's "Teen Wolf," as 'The Manny' on NBC's popular Lance Bass is the quintessential illustration of a highly successful and driven jack-of-all-trades: singer, host, actor, producer, writer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and cosmonaut.Beyond his fame as a member of the phenomenally successful group *NSYNC, where the group sold an impressive 60 A Theatre World Award Winner, Chita Rivera Award Winner, and Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee, Wesley Taylor made his Broadway debut in the original cast of Rock of Ages, before starring opposite Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth in the original cast of Broadway's The Addams Family. 0 0 Less than a minute. I also know that had a trans person played that role, they would have brought their own innate authenticity to it and infused it with more truth than I could have better understood at that time, or now, he said. Andy Mientus: This year, I am actually thrilled to be missing the parades and parties again because Ill be spending Pride working on making live, in-person theatre with my company, The Forest of Arden, at the Williamstown Theater Festival. I dont know that we would be comfortable.". He is an actor and producer, known for Zoolander 2 (2016), Happy! He is an actor, known for 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020), American Horror Stories (2021) and Orange Is the New Black (2013). Meryl Streep and James Corden in "The Prom. James Corden proves why straight actors should think twice before JoJo Siwa is a YouTube sensation, pop star, dancer, entrepreneur, social media influencer and The New York Times bestselling author. I built Ring of Keys because there was no existing network of this specific community, and watching Keys meet, befriend, and hire each other because of this organization is a personal queer joy explosion. Actor/Singer/Producer and Ring of Keys Executive Director Andrea Prestinario (She/Her), Queer joy to me is a work in progress. The handsome gay Sudduth played a gay teenager in the short film Violin Lesson (2002). Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis in a scene from "Happiest Season. The stream celebrates the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community. He has produced for the stage, Ben Baur was born in the USA. Since most of the public events for Pride this year are virtual, our plan is to explore some of the city's outdoor attractions and just be together. Kevin Spirtas started his career as a stage actor on Broadway, and then worked his way into film and television. Till then, come see Alien/Nation at WTF, and have a safe and joyous Pride. Jake Borelli was born on May 13, 1991 in Ohio, USA. Miles Heizer was born on May 16, 1994 in Greenville, Kentucky, USA. Ad Choices. In 2007, they Raven-Symon Christina Pearman was born on December 10, 1985 in Atlanta, Georgia and raised in Ossining, New York to Lydia Louise Pearman (ne Gaulden) & Christopher Blaize Pearman. Darryl Stephens was born on March 7, 1974 in Pasadena, California, USA. He has been married to Jacob Villere since October 7, 2018. In order to pursue his Angelica Ross was born on November 28, 1980 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. The controversy threw fuel on an already simmering debate: Should non-LGBTQ actors still be cast in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer roles? Relative newcomer Mya Taylor won an Independent Spirit Award in the category of Best Supporting Female for her role in the widely acclaimed 2015 film "Tangerine," beating out big-name cisgender stars like Cynthia Nixon and Jennifer Jason Leigh. From actress Jane Lynch to actor Zachary Quinto to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, stars who serve as inspirations for Pride Month, Jodie Foster, Oscar-winning actress and director, Zachary Quinto, actor and producer ("Star Trek"), Neil Patrick Harris, former "How I Met Your Mother" actor, Robin Roberts, "Good Morning America" anchor, Jane Lynch, former "Glee" actress and "Hollywood Game Night" host, Jim Parsons, Emmy-winning actor in "The Big Bang Theory", Raven-Symon, former "That's So Raven" star, Ellen DeGeneres, former talk show host, actress and comedian, Ian McKellen, actor in "The Lord of the Rings" and "X-Men" franchises, Sarah Paulson, star of "American Horror Story", Matt Bomer, actor ("White Collar," "American Horror Story"), Cynthia Nixon, former "Sex and the City" actress, Kristen Stewart, actress ("Twilight" series), Holland Taylor, former "Two and a Half Men" actress, Sara Gilbert, actress and producer of "The Conners", Cheyenne Jackson, actor ("30 Rock," "American Horror Story"), Colton Haynes, actor ("Teen Wolf," "Arrow"), Adam Lambert, singer and "American Idol" alum, Wentworth Miller, former "Prison Break" star, Rosie O'Donnell, actress and former talk show host, Portia De Rossi, actress ("Scandal," "Arrested Development"), Lily Tomlin, comedian and actress ("Grace & Frankie"), Sam Smith, Oscar-winning singer and songwriter, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, "Modern Family" actor, Laverne Cox, "Orange Is the New Black" star, Amandla Stenberg, actress ("Everything Everything"), Daniela Vega, actress ("A Fantastic Woman"), Jillian Michaels, "The Biggest Loser" coach, Queen Latifah, hip-hop star and "The Equalizer" actress, Dan Levy, "Schitt's Creek" star and co-creator, Taylor Schilling, "Orange Is the New Black" actress, Sean Hayes, former "Will and Grace" actor, Meredith Baxter, former "Family Ties" actress, Ruby Rose, former "Orange Is the New Black" and "Batwoman" actress. The stars spectacularly misjudged performance as a gay Broadway actor in Ryan Murphys equally tone-deaf Netflix musical is a new low for Hollywood. Let My People Come. Soundtrack | andrew garfield Andrew Rannells Angels in America Avenue Q Billy Porter Broadway Brooks Ashmanskas Company Cynthia Erivo Darren Criss Head Over Heels She was the wife of Ferdinand Marcos, the She thinks actors whether they be cisgender or transgender should play roles that match their gender identity, as long as trans actors are given fair opportunities. Redmayne in The Danish Girl, Leto in Dallas Buyers Club and Tambor in Transparent.). He graduated with honors from Villanova University (PA) in 1999. As Hollywood continues to cast straight actors in LGBTQ roles, the LGBTQ community is paying the price | by Insider | Insider | Medium 500 Apologies, but YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Celebrate Pride with Jenn Colella, De'Lon Grant, Jose Llana, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Douglas Lyons, Beth Malone, Javier Muoz, Shakina Nayfack, Larry Owens, Peppermint, and more. June 29, 2022, By Kate Winslet Knows a Bunch of Closeted Actors - Them He is an actor, known for Spaceballs (1987), Too Close for Comfort (1980) and Ron and Laura Take Back America (2014). My pride will be on display all month, and then hopefully Ill get to hug my friends at brunch on the day of Pride. His parents, Sheila Gail (Scott) and Ronald Gene Harris, were lawyers and ran a restaurant. Siwa connects with her fans through many channels: via social media she has over 10 million Actor | In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, actress Kate Winslet let slip that certain queer actors in Hollywood still feel too scared to come out of the closet. Joshua Ryan Hutcherson was born on October 12, 1992 in Union, Kentucky to Michelle Fightmaster, who worked for Delta Air Lines, and Chris Hutcherson, an EPA analyst. Adam Rippon was born on November 11, 1989 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. LGBTQ rights seemed to be doing well, and perhaps a story about homophobia didnt seem as urgent." David Monahan was born on August 13, 1971 in North Olmsted, Ohio, USA. In some cases, [actors] are choosing not to come out for personal reasons, she explained. Roles there included Richard Miller in Eugene O'Neill's "Ah, Wilderness!" From television to film, dramatic to comedic, his portrayals have spanned all genres. He is a producer and writer, known for Sex and the City 2 (2010), Sex and the City (1998) and Sex and the City (2008). My best judies. Nearly 200 German Actors Just Came Out in a Manifesto for Diversity, Lee Daniels, Ryan Murphy, and Russell T. Davies. A headlong blast of queer energy, Hedwig is the ultimate antibinary musical, dissolving boundariesbetween male and female, cis and trans, rock and roll and musical theaterin a messy, cathartic and ultimately joyful public struggle with questions of acceptance, control and self-love. 2. La Cage Aux Folles (1983) He played David Madson on the Emmy and Golden Globe winning Limited Series: 'American Crime Story, The Assassination of Gianni Versace', Michael Langdon (The Benjamin Schiff Platt is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. Were seeking community support for the event via venmo at @IVCjuneteenth or on cashapp at $IVCjuneteenth, and you can learn more about IVC on Instagram at @intersectionalvoicescollective. This year I have stepped into my full state of being as a gay, queer gender fluid human being who identifies as he/they. Andrew Keenan-Bolger: One of the best things that last year brought us was Pride returning to its political roots. Writing. But also, this year I am feeling doubly proud and excited to be able to perform live for Denver Pride at Clocktower Cabaret as well as Colorado Springs Pride at ICONS with The Skivvies. Bethany Rickwald He is an actor, known for The Flash (2014), Dawson's Creek (1998) and NYPD Blue (1993). In 2020 alone, queer actor Kristen Stewart played a lesbian in Hulus Christmas rom-com Happiest Season, out actors Sarah Paulson and Cynthia Nixon played love interests in Ryan Murphys Netflix series Ratched, gay actor Dan Levy played a queer character in the Emmy-winning Canadian show Schitts Creek"and several openly gay actors starred in the Netflix adaption of the Tony Award-winning queer play The Boys in the Band.. He is an actor, known for Glee (2009-2015), Struck by Lightning (2012), and The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell. I celebrate healing. That should be almost illegal, Winslet told reporter Jonathan Dean in the Sunday Times interview. WebThe Gay 90s Musical. Love. | Author: K. Woodzick. And, since I got legally married nearly three years ago, I've been dropping the word "husband" as often as I can! Blake Lee was born on August 31, 1983 in Miami Florida. Luckily, Im super queer and super proud all the time, so we can all make up for lost time when Im out of my bubble. Margaret Hall Jenn Colella: I'll be home in South Carolina for Pride this year. As for Keitel, they said at some future point in time, all actors should be able to play all roles. However, they added, that shouldnt happen until the playing field is level.. Jamie Babbit, director of the lesbian cult classic But Im a Cheerleader, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with a directors cut this year, first started making queer films in the 90s. Rodney Hicks: I will celebrate Pride this year with a full heart of love for myself and our LGBTQIA+ community, along with all sentient beings of our world. I would never want to tell a story that really should be told by somebody whos lived that experience, Stewart said. Actor | Degrassi: The Next Generation. He attended The Roeper School and arts high school Interlochen Arts Academy. Robert Sudduth was born and raised in Texas to a Latino family. Now, she said actors are rejecting them for fear they will be seen as stealing a role from an openly gay actor. Ill never forget riding past Stonewall, dressed in Its Not Right But Its Okay Whitney drag, singing One Moment in Time. LOL. Karamo Brown was born on November 2, 1980 in Houston, Texas, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for 50 First Dates (2004), Chasing Liberty (2004) and When in Rome (2010). He starred in the As an Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer, Mike Manning has demonstrated a wide range of talents working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. It comes from seeing that our stories are worth telling and celebrating, and that we can be the ones to tell them! Actor/Composer-Lyricist/Musician Pearl Rhein (She/Her), My queer joy is a pleasure I share with myself and those who lift me up. Sean supported himself as a classical Max Jenkins was born on March 13, 1985 in New York City, New York, USA. For one, they can do the work of finding raw talent, bring in diverse ensemble casts, hire queer writers and producers to be part of the creative process, and most importantly, not limit LGBTQ actors to LGBTQ roles, especially actors who are trans. Now thats fucked up., It sure is. Without question La Cage Aux Folles, a record-breaking Tony Awards winner, ranks as the all-time leader of LGBT productions.