Jerry Nunn

Chicago

Writer/Photographer at Windy City Times

Entertainment Editor at ChicagoPride.com

Jerry Nunn writer for Windy City Times, GoPride, Critics Choice Associaton member and co-chair of LGBTQ+ group, photographer for Edge Media Network, Gay Cities

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Articles

Life's a 'Banquet' for queer director Andrew Ahn

1 week ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

The Wedding Banquet is a new film inspired by Ang Lee's 1993 comedy with the same title. This 2025 feature follows a similar plot of a grand marriage ceremony between two queer people designed to make their parents proud. When the truth is revealed, there are surprises for everyone involved that will shake the branches of the family tree. Director Andrew Ahn described the modern version as a reimagining of the original tale during a recent interview.
Broadway legend Kelli O'Hara sings at the Steppenwolf for three special spring shows

2 weeks ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Tony Award winner Kelli O'Hara is belting out Broadway tunes in Steppenwolf's Downstage Theater for three special performances this April. She will be accompanied by her longtime collaborator and music director, Dan Lipton, in the iconic venue. This traveling soprano will be packing up an array of numbers designed to thrill musical fans and highlight her decades of work in the entertainment industry.
Director Jody McVeigh-Schultz investigates school espionage for Spy High - Windy City Times

3 weeks ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Documentary director Jody McVeigh-Schultz discovered the dangers of school espionage while making the series Spy High. Debuting on Prime Video in April, Spy High is a four-part series covering student surveillance and where boundaries exist over several years of interviews. McVeigh-Schultz’s main focus was a student named Blake Robbins, who was accused of drug use and bad behavior after pictures were taken from his school-provided laptop webcam. This eventually led to the Robbins v.
Alain Guiraudie directs new queer thriller Misericordia - Windy City Times

3 weeks ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

There’s a new French film titled Misericordia screening in the Windy City and the gay writer/director Alain Guiraudie flew into Chicago to talk about his latest work. Misericordia is the French word for “mercy” and the story centers around compassion set in a small town. Jeremie, played by Felix Kysyl, returns to his roots after his former manager passes away and stays at his widow’s house.
THEATER Jonas Hacker sings for Listeners at the Lyric - Windy City Times

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Queer tenor Jonas Hacker is humming his way into the Lyric Opera this March in The Listeners. He is playing the part of Kyle, a high school student in a suburban town under the influence of a cult centered around the ability to detect a strange low-frequency sound. The story is told in English and written by Canadian author Jordan Tannahill. The music was composed by Missy Mazzoli and the libretto was created by Royce Vavrek.
Rachael Sage faced the music at Space in Evanston

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Singer/songwriter Rachael Sage has spent decades cultivating a career in the arts. Sage was born in New York and attended Stanford University. She landed a spot at Lilith Fair, which led to the bisexual-identifying performer increasing her LGBTQ+ fanbase, in 1999. She started her own record label and released music on it while cultivating other artists as well. Her activism has helped many in need, ranging from unhoused youth assistance to raising funds for wildfire relief.
Abhijeet follows their Dream Devis at Steppenwolf - Windy City Times

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Abhijeet is an enigma wrapped in a Devis daydream. This seven-foot-tall, self-proclaimed “Bollywood Barbie” identifies as non-binary and uses pronouns they/them/she/her. This talented drag artist from Mumbai has collaborated with several friends to create a project titled Dream Devis, part of Steppenwolf Theatre’s LookOut series this spring.
Bailey Sullivan rises to the ‘Top Chef’ occasion

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Chicago chef Bailey Sullivan is one of the three competitors representing the Windy City on season 22 of the award-winning Top Chef TV show on Bravo. The reality television series is set in Canada this season, and one of 15 chefs will take home the grand prize of $250,000, a $125,000 Delta flight credit and an appearance at the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Titanique’s queer heart will go on

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

The Royal Mail Steamer Titanic tragically sank back in 1912 killing 1,500 people on its maiden voyage. The fascination with the legendary ship’s legacy is still alive in 2025, and thanks to Porchlight Music Theatre’s Chicago premiere of Titanique, its heart will continue to go on.
The LGBTQ+ community came out for South by Southwest

1 month ago | windycitytimes.com | Jerry Nunn

Austin is not only the capital of Texas, it has also been described as “The Live Music Capital of the World” and is home of the massive media festival known as South by Southwest (SXSW). SXSW was founded in 1987 and annually overtakes the downtown area and beyond. This year 114 feature films and 57 shorts films were presented from March 7-15. Musical and comedic performances pop up all over the city accompanied by travel destination activations and podcast panels with live tapings.