Constantine Rousouli on queering ‘A Chorus Line’ in ‘The Big Gay Jamboree,’ & his dream role opposite Cynthia Erivo
exactly what its title says, but in the case of The Big Gay Jamboree, the truth is in the advertising. From the wild minds of Marla Mindelle (who created the hit Titaníque) and co-creators Jonathan Parks-Ramage and Phillip Drennen comes the queerest spectacle to hit New York since … well, ever.The over-the-top Off-Broadway production (in the best possible way) mashes up some of our favorite sequences as its lead character finds herself trapped in a musical in Bareback, Idaho — who wouldn’t want to leave?“The Big Gay Jamboree lives up to its name.
Unapologetic in its camp and queerness, the musical, on the surface, doesn’t take itself too seriously,” say our friends over at INTO, “But we all know being this fabulous doesn’t happen by accident.”Constantine Rousouli, who starred opposite Mindelle in Titaníque, is back on board for the joy ride and serving muscle fem realness as Butcher Bert.
Queerty caught up with Rousouli as the show gears up for its final weeks of performances through December 15. The Big Gay Jamboree imagines what might happen if its leading lady got trapped in a musical — sign me up!
My desert island show, where I could live forever, is … Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.If I had to get stuck in a musical, it would probably be Mamma Mia.
