‘Triple Threat’ star James T. Lane on Jinkx Monsoon, 2nd chances, & the toughest Broadway showstopper
long-running hit musical Chicago, Lane has recently turned his talents inward to write and star in the solo show, Triple Threat, playing Off-Broadway at New York City’s Theatre Row through July 30.
Lane embodies nearly two dozen characters inspired by the real people in his life, including his mother Star (a teen mom and the youngest of 16 children) to the legendary Eartha Kitt.
Directed and choreographed by Kenny Ingram and featuring video design by Tij D’Oyen, Lane adeptly moves through his life’s most pivotol moments, which include substance abuse and racial discrimination but also a deep-seeded determination to succeed in a relentless industry.
Queerty chatted with Lane in between performances about some of his most memorable professional experiences, and what queer artists continue to inspire him. Triple Threat features characterizations of some of the most impactful people in my life, including my mother.
