Mashaun D. Simon

3 weeks ago | queerty.com | Mashaun D. Simon

Tituss Burgess, the beloved and multi-talented performer, continues to prove that storytelling has no limits. In March this year, Burgess took over the title role in the acclaimed Broadway comedy, Oh! Mary. Burgess took over the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from the production’s playwright, Cole Escola, for three weeks. Producers later announced that the show would extend through September, with Burgess returning to the role for six weeks beginning June 23.

3 weeks ago | queerty.com | Mashaun D. Simon

“I just wanted to connect with people with the same interests as me,” Keith Parris told Queerty. “Growing up in school, I couldn’t be myself. I was always the odd man out. I got made fun of a lot because of my lips or how I looked. I was always the only amputee in spaces, so I really felt like the odd man out. I wanted to just connect with somebody.”As far as Parris was concerned, he was the only amputee in New York. That is, until his unexpected viral moment helped him to realize he wasn’t alone.

1 month ago | queerty.com | Mashaun D. Simon

The comparisons are non-stop. From Prince to Luther Vandross to Rick James, fans and critics alike have dubbed Durand Bernarr the future of R&B. But don’t be confused: Bernarr is wholly original. A Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album for his En Route is a well-earned accolade for the Cleveland, Ohio, native. Bernarr is arguably one of the industry’s most talented and innovative musical artists.

2 months ago | alliancetheatre.org | Ashley Elliott |Mashaun D. Simon

The death of a parent never comes at a good time. For composer and lyricist Adam Guettel, it happened early on in the development process of Millions, and was almost absurd timing. He’d gotten the urge to talk to his mother early one morning while waiting for Millions book writer Bob Martin to come downstairs so they could continue working on the show. He called and her personal assistant answered the phone. “I said, ‘Hey, Bill, how’s she doing today?’ And Bill goes, ‘Well, she’s — hold on. She’s...

Oct 19, 2024 | gaysonoma.com | Mashaun D. Simon

National/ News/ Top Stories In a state like Georgia that has a Republican trifecta — a Republican governor and a party majority in both chambers of the state legislature — queer community leaders and political strategists are working diligently to prove Atlanta isn’t the state’s only allegedly progressive community. Georgia has roughly 8 million registered (active and inactive) voters. Georgia’s Secretary of State online data hub indicates there have been 121,898 more active voters since the...