Scott Bessent: Last News

Stage Notes is a weekly aggregate post about theater, classical music and stage news, events, reviews and other pertinent information. Season announcements came in hot and heavy this week.

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) announced on Nov. 20 that she planned to introduce a bill that would prohibit transgender people from using bathrooms and other “single sex facilities” that do not conform to their gender assigned at birth in all U.S. government buildings nationwide and all D.C. government buildings.

The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday overturned Jussie Smollett’s conviction on charges that he staged and lied to the police about being the victim of a homophobic and racist hate crime in 2019.

Real World alum Sean Duffy, and retired pro wrestling performer Linda McMahon all being tapped for roles.On her SiriusXM podcast Nikki Haley Live this week, she tore into Gabbard, who, in case anyone forgot, used to be a pro-LGBTQ+ Democrat and even ran for president in the 2020 Democratic primary only to do a complete 180 in 2024 by becoming an anti-LGBTQ+ MAGA Republican and Tr*mp sycophant.Stay woke with our briefing while staying informed on all things LGBTQ+ entertainment, life, and more!But that’s not even Haley’s biggest criticism of her. She expressed concerns over Gabbard’s backwards foreign policy ideas, as well as past remarks she’s made and PR stunts she’s pulled overseas.“She opposed ending the Iran nuclear deal.

Wicked: Part One hits theaters Friday (November 22).The ginormous blockbuster — based on the beloved Broadway musical — is undeniably the biggest LGBTQ+ cinema event of the year. Which is saying a lot, considering Gladiator 2 also hits theaters this month.Not only does director Jon M.