05.07 / 13:43
Covid-19
Black Lives Matter
Out On Broadway
Broadway is facing two simultaneous crises according to leading LGBTQ+ theatre people.First and most obvious- the Covid 19 shutdown of all performing spaces; but second a more long-term issue about equality and fairness, highlighted now by the Black Lives Matter movement, but by no means a new issue.Morgan Stanley’s 8th annual Out On Broadway webcast, led by LGBTQ+ theatre professionals was this year of necessity completely a virtual affair and I was lucky on behalf of Gscene to be able to sit in on its fascinating discussion.Its participants included Christian Dante White, who’s just had a great success on Broadway as Freddy in the revival of My Fair Lady, Leigh Silverman, a Tony-nominated director; Jenn Colella, a Tony-winning actress,