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HOT SHOTS:

Broward House • Impulse • Stonewall National Museum & Archives The Manor • Vagabundos

ON THE COVER: Photo by Matthew Murphy

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WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOT

By Scott Holland

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HOT South Florida

ast Wednesday, was the monthly Pride Skate at Xtreme Action Park, and once again this was a night of fun,

skating and gaming to raise money for the Stonewall Street Festival. On Thursday, Latinos Salud opened their newest Miami location in Westchester (near FIU). Congrats to Dr. Fallon and his staff on this great new location. Also on Thursday, Poverello's Celebrity Lip Sync All Stars was

held at Hunters and featured all the best acts over the previous year and some of the most memorable were: the boys from Dicks Service Station doing a tribute to Madonna on her birthday, Antonio Biaggi doing an AMAZING Freddy Mercury, and show stealer was Keith Allen doing a song about carrying on after surviving all he has in the past couple of years. Great fun for a great cause! On Saturday night was Hotspots' own, Stephen R Lang opening his exhibit entitled "The Colors of This Life" Opening Night at Claudia Castillo Gallery. The opening was a huge success and seen amongst the crowds: Mr. Ramrod Scot Blumstein, Ramrod's Owner Steve, Photographers Coco Alarcon, Dennis Dean, & Michael Fazakerly, Drag Queens TP Lords, Amanda Austin, & Dee Dee Van Carter, and of course Sheri ElmanBonano. Also, on Saturday was Johnson's First Anniversary, which was a big hit with a private invite only VIP party

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before opening and The Pride Center's Robert Boo, Island City Eyecare's Dr. Alan

Shaffer, Jason King and new GM Southern Nights Andrew Modenese. At night they featured raffle prizes every hour with the Grand Prize being a portable sling! It was a packed 1 year anniversary and we would like to take this opportunity to wish congratulations to Matt and his staff and wishing them many more years of success! In Miami on Saturday, Score was celebrating their 20th anniversary starring Dominique Jackson of the wildly popular show, Pose, as well as iconic south beach DJ, Smeejay, and circuit DJ's . Renato Cecin and Alex Acosta. As expected the club was packed all night and Hotspots Media Group would like to take this opportunity

Everything you need to plan your week

to wish Billy, Luis and the entire Score team a very happy Anniversary! On Sunday, Julian Cavasos' monthly Marlin Beach Tea Dance 2.0 took place at The Sanctuary's Riverfront Terrace. Seen there were: My Big Funny Peter and his Husband, Terry DeCarlo & Billy, Bartender Wayne from Rumors, and boyfriends Dre Acevedo & Jaime Collazo from The Broken Heel. Congrats to Julian on this successful monthly T dance! THURSDAY AUG 23 The Gay & Lesbian Business Exchange (GLBX) will host its monthly Networking Mixer, featuring food, drinks and

incredible networking opportunities from 5:30 to 7pm. Both members and non-members are welcome at this complimentary event. Attendees are encouraged to

bring plenty of business cards to connect. The event is sponsored by and held at the The Apothecary (330 Himmarshee Street in Fort Lauderdale) in support of Island City Stage (there is a suggested $10 donation). To RSVP, please contact Michael Goodman (Chair, GLBX Council) at michael@goodmanpr.com. For more information, visit tinyurl.com/ycdqrnkq. Residents will be in for a treat today, as the Sunrise Pita & Grill located at 2275 S. University Drive, Davie, will hold a Grand Opening Event starting at 4 pm featuring giveaways, product tastings and a lively atmosphere. Festivities include the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Mayor of Davie, a sampling of Sunrise Pita & Grill delicious products, free falafel for a year raffle, free sampler for the first 50 customers who make a purchase by 5pm, inflatable money machine (to win free gift cards and prizes), spin 'n win and other attractions. Sunrise Pita & Grill is the only Kosher restaurant in Sunrise and first Kosher restaurant in the heart of Davie. For more information on Sunrise Pita & Grill, please call 954-2818779 or go to their website: sunrisepita.com

Miami Dolphins, at Hard Rock Stadium (347 Don Shula Dr., Miami Gardens), from 12pm-2pm. Join the growing number of local businesses, big and small, who have taken a stand against discrimination in the workplace. Mix and mingle with other members of SAVE's Business Equality Network and learn why equality is good for business. To RSVP, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/business-equalityluncheon-tickets48137793436. GLLN is pleased to partner up with The Pride Center's Annual Back to School Drive that supports Tools for School and Broward Education Foundation, as they try collect as much school supplies that will help teachers and students be prepared for the 2018/2019 school year. They are having a happy hour, with free appetizers at The Grille

You're invited to SAVE's complimentary Business Equality Luncheon, graciously sponsored by The

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(2000 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors) from 6-8pm, and they ask everyone attending to please bring school supplies to place in a collection box or make a monetary donation to support this very worthy cause. The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) presents its Spotlight MegaMixer Networker from 6-9pm at the Mediterranean historic and luxurious Coral Gables Country Club. Enjoy delicious food by Liberty Caffe, a full open bar courtesy of Bacardi featuring Grey Goose Vodka, Music by DJ Jesimixx. Mingle and network with over 150 Chamber members, guests and the community at large, and don't forget to leverage the "Business Cards Bulletin Board." Members of the "Membership Committee" will be present to answer inquiries and make introductions. Free drawing for great prizes. Admission: Members ($10 online/$20 at door); Others

($20 online/$25 at door). FRIDAY AUG 24 Tonight and tomorrow LeBoy will be celebrating the birthday of their owner and leader, Sean David. Stop by either day to wish Sean a happy birthday and enjoy their free buffet form 8-10pm. Join the South Florida Flag Football League in partnership with the Stonewall National Museum as they host a screening of the documentary: F(l)ag Football- A Documentary at 7:30pm, followed by a meet and greet with Director Seth Greenleaf, as well as a Q&A session with SFFFL board members. The event will take place at the Hagen Park Community Center (2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors), and admission is $10 at: sfffl.org/pages/sffflevents, and includes one complimentary wine, beer, or soda. Proceeds benefit South Florida Flag Football League, Inc.

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The Jewish High Holidays are coming up soon and are all about family and friends gathering together to share a delicious meal. And while many people love to celebrate with favorite kosher foods there is no reason why traditional kosher and Jewish recipes can't be different and unique. What's old can become new and fun again with fresh ingredients and unique twists. Today's kosher cooking is spicier and bolder

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For A Cause! Guests will enjoy some of their favorite casino inspired games. For more Jerry, the owner of Mona's, presents the annual celebration information, or to order tickets of life for John “Mary” Lyons, ($250 a person), go to: Pridelinesmasquerade.com which is always celebrated on his birthday “8/25.” They will be celebrating all day long with The Manor presents “Masked” a complimentary buffet starting with music by L.A.'s Reload at 4pm. event star DJ Alexander, and featuring beautiful dancers, Novelty acts and productions. In The Ramrod presents, direct the Ivy Dance Room and Patio, from Italy DJ Fero with deep and techno house therapy from Noche Latina Saturdays presents “Masquerade” starring 10pm to 3am. Taina Norell, Yeisa Jovovich, The Annual Pridelines DJ Larry Larr and sexy Latin Masquerade Ball, presented by Go-Go Papi's. Saturdays at the CAN Community Health takes Manor is from 11pm to 4 am and feature NO COVER before place at the Faena Forum starting at 6:30pm. An elegant midnight (FL Res) and only $7 for members after midnight and affair with a futuristic flare, is $10 for non-members (18-20 Pridelines' largest annual fundraiser, and features a silent $12 all night). auction, cocktail reception, and a formal dining experience SUNDAY AUG 26 along with an after-party which includes entertainment and The Pub presents Lady dancing. This is a black tie affair Fancy's Gospel Jubilee, which and masks are encouraged. They is a church of a different kind also invite you to enjoy a night and features good old fashioned Southern Gospel music at 7 pm. of "gambling" in their Casino SATURDAY AUG 25

than the food of before, with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal ingredients, less processed foods and healthier non-dairy alternatives. From world-renowned kosher food blog, Busy in Brooklyn, Chanie Apfelbaum, has created a delicious collection of modern, cultural, trendy, and bold dishes that reflect her passion for reinventing traditional foods with a modern vibe with her debut cookbook, Millennial Kosher: Recipes Reinvented for the Modern Palate ($34.99). Millennial Kosher provides home cooks with over 150 innovative recipes for everyday and holiday meals and beautiful color photos for every dish.

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To find out more about the author or to order Millennial Kosher: Recipes Reinvented for the Modern Palate, go to: busyinbrooklyn.com.

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R House Wynwood

Impulse Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s P.O.V. Party

Photos: Stephen R. Lang

By Scott Holland

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JESSE’S GIRL - RICK SPRINGFIELD

The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and actor hits the road with his Best in Show tour. Joining him are fellow iconic rock stars from the beloved MTV Era, including Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone. Tues, August 28; 7pm; Pompano Beach Amphitheater (1806 NE Sixth St. Pompano Beach); Tix: $39.50-$149.50; Theamppompano.org. COMEDIAN – CHRIS FRANJOLA

Chris was a writer and a regular performer on E!’s hit show “Chelsea Lately” for 8 years. He also starred on the critically acclaimed scripted comedy series “After Lately,” which aired for three seasons on E!, he was the host of the Sons of Anarchy after show Anarchy Afterword, airing live on FX. Last year Chris released his first comedy album “The Shallow End” which stayed in iTunes Top 10 Comedy Albums for 5 weeks. Before Chelsea Lately, Chris wrote for other shows, including Family Guy, and the MTV Video Music Awards. Fri & Sat, August 24 and 25; Boca Black Box (8221 Glades Road #10); Tix: $25-$35; BocaBlackBox.com HOMAGE - PURPLE REIGN

The tribute to Prince includes such hits as “Little Red Corvette,” “Purple Rain,” “1999” and “Let’s Go Crazy.” The award-winning show features Jason Tenner as the late musical icon. Sat, August 25; 8pm; Hard Rock Event Center (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood); Tic: $25-$45; Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. CUBANO - CARLOS MANUEL

The Cuban vocalist started out singing ballads, boleros, operettas and zarzuelas before joining the Mayohaucan band. He is best known as director of the Grammy-winning band Irakere and leader of Carlos Manuel y su Clan. Sat, August 25; 10pm; Casino Miami (3500 NW 37th Ave. Miami); Tix: Free; Playcasinomiami.com. MAMBO - TITO PUENTE JR.

The son and namesake of the legendary Latin jazz and mambo king is a famed percussionist in his own right. Be prepared to mambo the night away as Puente and his band present a high voltage celebration of Latin sounds. Sat, August 25; 10pm; Ball & Chain (1513 SW Eighth St. Miami); Tix: Free; ballandchainmiami.com. Hotspots.LGBT | 21

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CANNABIS - U.S. CONFERENCE & EXPO MIAMI

A business-to-business event bringing together experts from the local, regional and national cannabis industry to network and share the latest industry information is an event where individuals interested in the industry can learn more from these industry experts. Fri, Sat, and Sun August 24-26; 9am-5pm; Hyatt Regency Downtown Miami (400 SE 2nd Ave Miami); Tix: $99; Usccexpo.com CONCERT - ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ & LOS TIGRES DEL NORTE

Alejandro is a Mexican singer nicknamed as “El Potrillo” (The Colt) by the media and his fans, he has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. He originally specialized in mariachi and ranchera, until he branched out into pop music with great success. Los Tigres del Norte is a norteño group based in San Jose, CA, with origins in Rosa Morada, Mocorito, Sinaloa, Mexico. They come together for the Rompiendo Fronteras Tour. Sat, August 25; 8pm; American Airlines Arena (601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami); Tix: start at $39: aaarena.com. WICK THEATRE - DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY

The hilarious show starring Dixie Longate which turned Off-Broadway into Tupperware-mania and garnered a prestigious 2008 Drama Desk Award Nomination is playing for two performances only. Written by Kris Andersson, the production is part of a tour that has logged over 1300 performances worldwide and is starting its 11th season on the road. Sat, August 25 at 8pm; Sun, August 26 at 2pm; The Wick Theatre & Costume Museum (7901 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton); Tix: $55; Thewick.org. FLIPANY - HOSTS 8TH ANNUAL “CHEFS UP FRONT”

The annual “Chefs Up Front” fundraising dinner is a popular epicurean adventure and showcases the talent of 10 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs who prepare a five-course signature dinner tableside for their guests. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit Share Our Strength’s Cooking Matters program, which connects families with healthy food by teaching them how to prepare nutritious and delicious meals on a limited budget. Fri, August 24; 6-8pm; W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale); Tix: $250; Flipany.org.

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MOVIE - THE HAPPYTIME MURDERS

When the puppet cast of an ‘80s children’s TV show begins to get murdered one by one, a disgraced LAPD detective-turned-private eye puppet takes on the case. This action/comedy/crime/mystery/thriller stars Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks, Maya Rudolph, and Joel McHale. In theaters Fri Aug 24. Rated R.

deep inside HOLLYWOOD By Romeo San Vicente

Anna Kendrick takes over Santa's workshop in Noelle It's a sign of the times that films initially slated for theatrical release wind up moving to streaming platforms instead. It's been a winning model for Netflix, stripping films of the stigma of “going straight to video.” And now that Disney is planning to launch its own streaming service, they're going to need fresh content and not simply rely on your urgent, middle-age desire to re-watch The Boatniks. Welcome, then, the Christmas 2019 premiere of Noelle from Marc Lawrence (Miss Congeniality). Starring Anna Kendrick in the title role – last name “Claus” – it's the story of Santa's daughter taking over the toys-for-good-girls-and-boys operation in what we're sure will be the smart, sardonic manner that has made her a queer audience favorite. It co-stars Bill Hader, Shirley Maclaine, Billy Eichner, Airplane! star Julie Hagerty and Family Ties dad Michael Gross. Originally planned for theaters, Noelle will now be a part of that pending Mousestream, and we'll be home on our couch that December avoiding the multiplex for it.

Fosse! Fosse! Fosse! Brace yourselves, Broadway fans, because it's about to get serious on your television. You want musical-theater legends as interpreted by today's musical theater A-listers? FX has what you need. They've given the greenlight to a limited series about legendary director and choreographer Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, his equally legendary dancer-actress spouse. Together, they shaped 20th-century musicaltheater and created classic work that audiences love decades after the fact. The unnamed eightepisode series is from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail, who created and directed Hamilton, and Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson, Tony Award winners all. Academy Award winner Sam Rockwell will star as Fosse and Oscar nominee Michelle Williams will take on Verdon's role. And, of course, the show will feature Fosse's choreography to sweeten the downside of making it huge in show business. And all that jazz. Romeo San Vicente loves Disney and Broadway. 28 | Hotspots.LGBT

The Manor

20th Annual Black Fort Lauderdale

Photos: JR Davis

HOTshots of the week

Courtesy of MARKSLIST.LGBT

IT’S A BLACK OUT

u Gary Santis hosted his 20th Anniversary Black Party at The Manor Complex.

THIS LITTLE OL’ THANG?

u Showgirl Missy Meyakie Le Paige stops her number at The Pub for The Mad Paparazzi.

LET IT GOOOO

u Lightship Media’s Andy Perrot (with a little

help from Hottie Olaf) at the Stonewall National Museum & Archives benefit at Lips.

KLAWZ KIKI

u Kat Wilderness & a friend compare

notes at Impulse’s POV Party at R House Wynwood.

TOGETHER

u Broward House’s Stacy Hyde

welcomes CAN’s Rick Carlisle to their family .

I WANT YOUR VOICE

u Twat LaRouge does a great Ursula at the Stonewall National Museum’s benefit at Lips.

POOL BOYS

u Stephen, Bill, Tyler, & Jimmy get

ready to jump in the Vagabundos Pool at their party at The Ramada Inn.

STAR OF THE NIGHT

CAN I KEEP HIM?

u Andrew met a new friends at The Black Party at The Manor.

P.O.V.

u The Impulse Group recently hosted a

P.O.V. Party at R House Wynnwood.

u Southern Nights welcomed RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Roxxxy Andrews.

roadway in Fort Lauderdale is proud to announce the Broadway Musicals, Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen, will play their South Florida premiere engagements and anchor the 2018/19 season. The 2018/19 Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale season showcases Broadway's finest hits with a six or seven show subscription package power-packed with South Florida premieres of Broadway's newest blockbusters and revivals. Hamilton will play for a limited five week run December 18, 2018 – January 20, 2019. Called “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” by The Washington Post, winner of six 2017 Tony Awards including Best Musical and 2018 Grammy nominee Dear Evan Hansen visits Mar 26 – Apr 7, 2019. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” Fiddler On The Roof (Feb 20 – Mar 3, 2019) will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to life, love and laughter. The romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia (Apr 23 – May 5, 2019), inspired by the beloved films, is on a journey to Fort Lauderdale at last! Broadway's hit crowd-pleaser A Bronx Tale

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(Jun 11 – 23, 2019) brings a streetwise story and original doo-wop tunes to the Broward Center stage. Two worlds collide in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King And I (Nov 20–Dec 2, 2018), the “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, based on the 2015 Tony Award-winning Lincoln Center Theater production. Back by popular demand, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera (Oct 10 – 21, 2018) is an optional seventh subscription show. The Broadway in Fort Lauderdale 2018/19 subscription season is made possible with the generous support of Bank of America and is presented by Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with Broadway Across America and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Season tickets for the 2018/2019 Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale sixshow package are currently available and range from *$261 - $1002. A seven-show package which includes The Phantom Of The Opera is also available and range from *$296 - $1147. For faster service, those interested in renewing or purchasing new season tickets can visit BroadwayInFortLauderdale.com. Subscribers may also call the Season Ticket Hotline at 800.764.0700. Phone lines are open Monday

through Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. When renewing over the phone or online, Season Ticket Holders must have their account number and credit card. Visit www.BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com for the most up-to-date information about touring Broadway. “South Florida audiences are in for a fantastic Broadway season that will be filled with memorable moments from start to finish,” said Kelley Shanley, President & CEO of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “We are thrilled that HAMILTON makes its South Florida debut on the Broward Center stage, and know that long-time Broadway fans and newcomers will be delighted by each and every show that is coming our way. This is truly a blockbuster season that will tap into nostalgia with some fantastic revivals, and take us on new journeys with some of today's hottest hits.” “We are incredibly proud to host an amazing season of Tony Award-winning and fanfavorite hit musicals. Our 27th Broadway in Fort Lauderdale season promises to be a landmark season!” exclaimed Susie Krajsa, Executive Vice President for Broadway Across America.

Photo by Matthew Murphy

The Phantom Of The Opera

2018/19 BANK OF AMERICA BROADWAY IN FORT LAUDERDALE LINE-UP

of its North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award®-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Awardwinner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show's legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score - with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” - will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King And I November 20 – December 2, 2018 “I doubt I'll see a better production in my lifetime.” – The Wall Street Journal One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, The King And I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We

The Phantom Of The Opera October 10 – 21, 2018 Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera will make a triumphant return to Fort Lauderdale as part Hotspots.LGBT | 37

The King and I

Photo by Jeremy Daniel

“I doubt I'll see a better production in my lifetime.” – The Wall Street Journal

Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860's Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. The King And I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine). kingandimusical.com. Hamilton December 18 – January 20, 2019 Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and

Photo by Joan Marcus

Hamilton

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was the new nation's first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hiphop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton is the story of America then, as told by America now. With book, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow's biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Fiddler On The Roof February 20 – March 3, 2019 “An entirely fresh, funny, and gorgeous new production. A reason for celebration!” - New York Magazine Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher and the team behind South Pacific, The King and I and 2017 Tony-winning Best Play Oslo, bring a fresh and authentic vision to this beloved

Photo by Chad Kraus

“One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post.

theatrical masterpiece from Tony winner Joseph Stein and Pulitzer Prize winners Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick. The original production won ten Tony Awards, including a special Tony for becoming the longest-running Broadway musical of all time. You'll be there when the sun rises on this new production, with stunning movement and dance from acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter, based on the original staging by Jerome Robbins. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Featuring the Broadway classics “Tradition,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life,” Fiddler On The Roof will introduce a new generation to this uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy! To love! To life! Dear Evan Hansen March 26 – April 7, 2019 WINNER OF SIX 2017 TONY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he's always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. “One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post. Rolling Stone calls Dear Evan Hansen, “a game-changer that hits you like a shot in the heart” and NBC News raves “An inspiring 40

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anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.” Dear Evan Hansen features a book by Tony Award winner Steven Levenson, a score by Academy Award, Golden Globe and Tony Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (La La Land, The Greatest Showman), and direction by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif (Rent, Next to Normal). Anastasia April 23 –May 5, 2019 Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is on a journey to FORT LAUDERDALE at last! From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a lush new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) with direction by Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak. A Bronx Tale June 11 – 23, 2019 “Wonderful and refreshing! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.” —The New York Times

A Bronx Tale

Broadway's hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s- where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he'd love to be. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers and original doo-wop tunes from the songwriter of Beauty and the Beast, A Bronx Tale is an unforgettable story of loyalty and family. Academy Award winner Robert De Niro and Tony winner Jerry Zaks direct this streetwise musical- based on Academy Award nominee Chazz Palminteri's story- that The New York Times hails as “A Critics' Pick! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry.”

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Broadway fans can enjoy unique hospitality experiences at the Broward Center this coming season including dinner and weekend brunch at the onsite restaurant, Marti's New River Bistro. Marti's offers modern American cuisine with spectacular views of the New River. For theater guests, the prix fixe dinner menu starts 2½ hours before curtain for evening performances; a prix fixe brunch menu is offered starting at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays prior to matinee performances in the Au-Rene Theater. Marti's is also open for brunch the first Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For reservations, call 954.660.6663 or reserve at BrowardCenter.org/dining. While reservations are encouraged, walk-ups are welcome. By purchasing JETBLUE Flight Deck on the CLUB LEVEL tickets, theatergoers enjoy an all-inclusive experience with complimentary valet parking, fine food, premium open bar (which includes mixed drinks, beer, wine, coffee, tea and soft drinks), access to an exclusive lounge, extra-roomy theater seats and attentive service throughout the evening. The JETBLUE Flight Deck on the CLUB LEVEL lounge is open one hour prior to curtain and remains open throughout the performance and for 45 minutes after the show. A full season subscription is also available, which will guarantee the same luxurious JETBLUE Flight Deck on the CLUB LEVEL theater seat for each show in the Au-Rene Theater. Theater patrons can enhance their theater experience with drinks, appetizers and desserts one hour before the performance and during intermission at the Intermezzo Lounge. A separate ticket for the Intermezzo Lounge allows patrons to enjoy a selection of delicious hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and desserts and complimentary beverages (soft drinks, seasonal craft and premium beer, wine, champagne, coffee and tea) in a spacious lounge offering ample indoor seating and a private outdoor veranda. To purchase tickets for the Intermezzo Lounge for any Broadway performance, visit www.BrowardCenter.org/dining.

My Top 5 Pics of the Week!

Laurie and Jennifer - 38 years of love

Wanda Wednesday Let me entertain you

Yuri - Obligado, meu amigo

Jim - Enjoying retirement

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Behind the bars - Scott - Pub

he Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is proud to announce its 13th season of showcasing Broadway's greatest hits in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a six-show subscription package that is power-packed with musical blockbusters. The 2018-19 Broadway in Miami season includes the 2017 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Hello Dolly! (November 20 – 25, 2018), and two anticipated South Florida premieres – Irving Berlin's White Christmas (December 25 – 30, 2018) and Come From Away (June 18 – 23, 2019). The 2018-19 Broadway in Miami season also includes Les Miserables (February 5 – 10, 2019), Waitress (February 26 – March 3, 2019) and School Of Rock (April 9 – 14, 2019). Back by popular demand, Disney's The Lion King (May 8 – 26, 2019) returns to Miami as a season option. Plus, the national tour of Hamilton will play the Adrienne Arsht Center as part of the 201920 season. The best way to guarantee tickets to Hamilton is to purchase a season subscription for the 2018-19 season. Subscribers from the 2018-19 season will have first access to Hamilton when renewing their subscription for the 2019-20 season. Information regarding Hamilton dates and how to purchase groups

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and single tickets will be announced at a later time. “The Arsht Center, along with our partners at Broadway Across America, are proud to announce Broadway in Miami's 13th season of presenting new and prized Broadway blockbusters,” says Liz Wallace, vice president of programming at the Arsht Center. We encourage theatergoers to take advantage of our Broadway subscriber benefits which include first access to sought after Hamilton tickets when they go on sale. We look forward to welcoming Miami's biggest Broadway fans to our Ziff Ballet Opera House next season.” The 2018-19 Broadway in Miami subscription season is presented by Florida Theatrical Association, Broadway Across America and the Adrienne Arsht Center along with presenting sponsor Bank of America and with support from Nicklaus Children's Hospital. To become a season ticket holder, visit arshtcenter.org, or call the Arsht Center box office at 305.949.6722 or the Season Ticket Holder Hotline toll-free at 800.939.8587. Priority group seating for groups 10+ may be arranged by calling the Adrienne Arsht Center at 786.468.2326. Subscriptions will be available starting at 10:00AM this Friday, February 9, 2018. Please go on line or visit The Arsht Center box office.

The Broadway in Miami 201819 six-show subscription series at the Adrienne Arsht Center – Ziff Ballet Opera House is as follows: Hello Dolly! November 20 – 25, 2018 “It is, in a word, perfection!” —Time Out New York Winner of 4 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, Broadway's most beloved musical is back where it belongs! Directed by Tony winner Jerry Zaks and featuring choreography by Tony winner Warren Carlyle, Hello Dolly! is “the best show of the year” (NPR).

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Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous critical raves on Broadway, this “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest staging's in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you're lucky enough to score a ticket, you'll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow indeed!” For more, visit hellodollyonbroadway.com.

Irving Berlin songs, top it off with glorious dancing and lots of snow and head on over to the Adrienne Arsht Center to see Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Performances begin December 25, for this must-see classic in a lavish new production that the New York Times says to “put on your wish list.” Irving Berlin's White Christmas tells the story of a songand-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling for a stunning sister act in the process. Full of dancing, laughter and some of the greatest songs ever written! Give everyone the gift they're dreaming of with this merry and bright holiday musical. For more information, please visit irvingberlinswhitechristmas.com. Les Miserables February 5 – 10, 2019 “An unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish.” —The New York Times Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-halfyear return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the

Irving Berlin's White Christmas December 25 – 30, 2018 “A holiday juggernaut. There's plenty to ooh and aah over. One well-loved Berlin tune after another.” —Los Angeles Times This holiday season discover the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Start with a timeless tale of joy and goodwill, fill it with classic Hotspots.LGBT | 47

paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1). Set against the backdrop of 19thcentury France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars," “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe Les Miserables is still the world's most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its

“A five-star hit, astonishingly powerful and as good as the original.” —The London Times

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“Joyous! Warmhearted and uplifting. Don't forget to bring the kids; this is their kind of show.” —Hollywood Reporter

32nd year. For more, visit lesmiz.com. Waitress February 26 – March 3, 2019 "The women of Waitress are changing Broadway!" — Time Magazine "It's an empowering musical of the highest order!" —The Chicago Tribune Brought to life by a groundbreaking allfemale creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by six-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles ("Brave," "Love Song"), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Dangereuse Liasons, Waiting for Godot) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film,

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School Of Rock April 9 – 14, 2019 “School of Rock offers us a chance to be kids again, only with more talent than we ever had.” —The Chicago Tribune “A crowd-pleasing, upbeat musical with a wondrously rebellious spirit.” —Associated Press School Of Rock is a New York Times Critics' Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straightA students into a guitar-shredding, bassslapping, mind-blowing rock band. This highoctane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater's first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, “Fists of all ages shall

be pumping!” For more, visit ustour.schoolofrockthemusical.com. Come From Away June 18 – 23, 2019 “The catharsis we need in this American moment” —The New York Times “A true crowd-pleaser” —Hollywood Reporter Broadway's Come From Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America! The true story of the small town that welcomed the world. The New York Times Critics' Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Don't miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and helmed by this year's Tony-

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Waitress tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker. Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. "Waitress is a little slice of heaven!" says Entertainment Weekly and "a monumental contribution to Broadway!" according to Marie Claire. Don't miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. For more, visit waitressthemusical.com.

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winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!” On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. For more, visit comefromaway.com.

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Disney's The Lion King May 8 – 26, 2019 “Pure enchantment!” —Washington Post “Quite simply, stunning! —Time Out New York “A deeply felt celebration of love!” —The Daily Telegraph Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney's The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Adrienne Arsht Center! More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most

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breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King. For more, visit lionking.com.

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, as well as the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. Visit arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information. 50

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he Kravis Center for the Performing Arts' 11th season of Kravis On Broadway will rock and roar, serving up a sensational lineup of seven Broadway blockbuster hits including multiple Tony Award winners and Kravis Center debuts. Fans of musical theater and those wanting to experience the hottest Tony Award winning shows will be thrilled with the Center's seven smash hit series, including the Kravis Center debut of the Broadway phenomenon Disney's The Lion King, Emilio & Gloria Estefan's highenergy hit, On Your Feet!, and the joyous, family friendly School Of Rock. “We've packed our 2018/2019 season of Kravis On Broadway with seven, not-be-missed shows, including the debut of the uplifting musical Waitress and the Tony Award winning, Hello Dolly,” says Lee Bell, Senior Director of Programming at the Kravis Center. Remember: the best place to get information or tickets is through the Kravis Center's official website at kravis.org.

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volume to Ten! The Rock Of Ages tenth anniversary tour is blazing across North America. Nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Rock Of Ages captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s Hollywood. Know What Love Is, Feel the Noise and Take Your Best Shot at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where the legendary Stacee Jaxx returns to the stage and rock-n-roll dreamers line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Featuring the music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Whitesnake among many others, this epic tenth anniversary production features a dynamic new cast revisiting the larger than life characters and exhilarating story that turned Rock Of Ages into a global phenomenon. This is one for the ages that will have you singing Here I Go Again. Hello Dolly December 11-16, 2018 Winner of four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, Broadway's most beloved musical is back where it belongs! Directed by Tony winner Jerry Zaks and featuring choreography by Tony winner Warren Carlyle, Hello Dolly! is “the best show of the year” (NPR). The bold and enchanting Dolly Gallagher Levi is a widow, matchmaker and professional meddler. When she decides the

next match she needs to make is for herself, she weaves a web of romantic complications for her newest client, the cantankerous “half-amillionaire” Horace Vandergelder, his two clerks, a pretty hat maker and her assistant. Hello Dolly! features Broadway classics like Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment, Put on Your Sunday Clothes, and, of course, the title number, Hello, Dolly! Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous critical raves on Broadway, this “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you're lucky enough to score a ticket, you'll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow indeed!”

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On Your Feet! January 8-13, 2019 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), On

Your Feet! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter-century – and one of the most inspiring stories in music history. Les Miserables February 12-17, 2019 Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon Les Miserables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-halfyear return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1). Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Miserables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs I Dreamed A Dream, On My Own, Stars, Bring Him Home, One Day More, and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history. Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les

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Miserables is still the world's most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year. Waitress March 5-10, 2019 Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (Brave, Love Song), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), choreography by Lorin Latarro (Les Dangereuse Liasons, Waiting For Godot) and direction by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus (Hair, Pippin, Finding Neverland). Inspired by Adrienne Shelly's beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna - a waitress and expert pie maker,

“On Your Feet! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this recordmaking and groundbreaking couple,” Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town's new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life. "It's an empowering musical of the highest order," raves the Chicago Tribune. "Waitress is a little slice of heaven," says Entertainment Weekly; and "a monumental contribution to Broadway," according to Marie Claire. Don't miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie. School Of Rock The Musical March 27-31, 2019 School Of Rock is a New York Times Critics' Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based

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on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater's first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, “Fists of all ages should be pumping!” Disney's The Lion King April 24 – May 5, 2019 More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King, and now you can, too, when the world's best-loved musical comes to the Kravis Center for the first time. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, The Lion King also features some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like Disney's The Lion King. The national tour of Hamilton will play West Palm Beach as part of the 2019/2020 Kravis On Broadway Season. The best way to guarantee tickets to Hamilton is to purchase a season subscription for the 2018/2019 season. Subscribers who renew their subscription for the 2019/2020 season will be able to guarantee 58

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their tickets for the premiere West Palm Beach engagement of Hamilton before tickets become available to the general public. For information about purchasing a subscription to Kravis On Broadway 2018/2018, contact the Kravis Center box office at (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or log on to www.Kravis.org/broadwayseason.

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit performing arts center whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs; by providing a Palm Beach County home in which local and regional arts organizations can showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. The Kravis Center is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, please call 561-8327469 or visit the official website at kravis.org.

“Susie's devotion to presenting theater across the country has ensured that the meaningful work on the Great White Way reaches all corners of the country. I congratulate her on her well-deserved promotion,” said Miles Wilkin, Vice Chairman of the John Gore Organization. It was a pleasure to speak with Susie Krajsa for this small Hotspots interview:

Broadway Across America Promotes Susan Krajsa to President By Scott Holland

he John Gore Organization (JGO) recently announced the promotion of Susan Krajsa to President of Broadway Across America (BAA). A veteran of the Broadway industry, Krajsa has been with the company for twenty seven years in various positions, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, Presenting. Working alongside BAA's Co-CEO's, Jeff Daniel and Rich Jaffe, Krajsa will continue to oversee the relationships with the theatrical presenting institutions and partners in BAA's 44 cities and supervise the regional management team for North America's largest theatrical touring business. “Susie has been instrumental to the success of Broadway Across America,” said John Gore, Chairman and CEO of the John Gore Organization. “Her contributions to the company are so significant that we have Susie to thank for naming the company Broadway Across America almost 15 years ago.”

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How do you go about deciding what shows come to South Florida? The booking process is very inclusive. We rely heavily on input from our various partners as well as feedback from surveying our subscribers and single ticket buyers. For a typical season, we are working a year out and we base the touring product on the input and interest from partners who will see the shows on Broadway to help inform the decision. Are you excited about this year's line-up? YES! I'm very excited about the upcoming Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale and the Broadway in Miami seasons! I'm especially excited to welcome our loyal subscribers back for another spectacular season and…to share in the excitement as all of our new subscribers experience the wonder and magic of Broadway! What should South Florida look forward to in the coming years? We value the relationship that we have with our partners and our subscribers and we are laser focused on what they want to see each season. So, we will continue to include them in those decisions and will continue to work hard to bring the very best of Broadway to south Florida! Krajsa was recently recognized for her contributions to the industry in 2016 when she was honored by the Broadway League with the Samuel J. L'Hommedieu Award for Outstanding Achievement in Presenter Management. Krajsa is an active member of the Broadway League, serving on the Board of Governors as well as the Executive Committee.

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dejaron un legado social, político, religioso y económico de gran valor; para Guatemala representan parte de su historia, pues fue allí donde vivieron. Los trabajos, la forma de vida, el comercio, las edificaciones, las costumbres de la civilización Maya han sido algunos de los temas investigados por diferentes profesionales a través del

tiempo. Pese a esto, el motivo de su desaparición en la tierra aún no es clara; algunos opinan que su fin llegó con la conquista de los españoles. Hay datos importantes que todavía se desconocen sobre los alcances arquitectónicos, científicos y astronómicos de los Maya. La civilización Maya se divide en 3 períodos: el preclásico (1800 a. de C.- 250 d. de C.), el clásico (250 – 900 d. de C.) y el posclásico (900 -1521 d. de C.) Y durante ese tiempo se ubicaron como habitantes de las regiones que hoy conocemos como Yucatán, Quintana Roo, Campeche, el este de Chiapas, Tabasco –todos sitios mexicanos-, Belice, parte de Honduras, de El Salvador y el territorio guatemalteco en su totalidad. Como su nombre lo indica, es precisamente La Antigua Guatemala, el lugar donde estuvo la capital del reino en los tiempos de la colonia española. Su belleza es impactante, como si el tiempo se hubiera detenido, conservando los detalles arquitectónicos de la época. La Guatemala actual cuenta con 109,000 kilómetros cuadrados, según el informe Nacional de personas. Hasta marzo 2015, estaba habitado por 16 millones 771 mil 248, de los cuales seis millones 749 mil 358 son menores de edad, y 10 millones 21 mil 890, mayores de 18 años. El país limita al oeste y al norte con México, al este con Belice, el golfo de Honduras y la República de Honduras,

al sureste con El Salvador, y al sur con el océano Pacífico. Posee una gran variedad climática, debido a su relieve montañoso que va desde el nivel del mar hasta los 4,220 metros sobre ese nivel. El país tiene ecosistemas que van desde manglares en los humedales del Pacífico hasta los bosques nublados en altas montañas. Es un país rico por la diversidad de su cultura. Después de la firma de los Acuerdos de Paz, en 1996, el país reconoce 25 idiomas, 25 etnias y cuatro culturas que cohabitan en la nación. Las culturas reconocidas son las raíces Mayas, Ladinas, Xincas y la Garífunas.

Lugares turísticos y muy importantes de la República de Guatemala Antigua Guatemala Fundada en 1543, fue distinguida durante la época colonial como la ciudad más bella del continente, haciendo gala de magnificas arquitecturas renacentistas y barrocas. Terremotos a lo largo del tiempo fueron destruyendo gran parte de los antiguos monumentos de la ciudad, siendo algunos restaurados mientras otros dejados en ruinas. Hoy declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, es probablemente uno de los lugares más atractivos y turísticos de Guatemala, haciendo gala de calles empedradas que serpentean entre antiguas iglesias, conventos y coloridas casonas ricamente ornamentadas. Vale destacar

entre sus atractivos el Convento de las Capuchinas, correspondientes a las ruinas mejor conservadas de la ciudad. Tikal Alguna vez capital de uno de los reinos más poderosos de los antiguos Mayas, corresponde sin duda a uno de los lugares turísticos de Guatemala más fascinantes para amantes de la arqueología, una ciudad fundada alrededor del siglo 5, que habría alcanzado su máximo esplendor entre el 200 y el 900, dominando gran parte de la región en el ámbito político, económico y militar. La arquitectura de la antigua ciudad está construida en piedra caliza e incluye vestigios de templos que se elevan más de 70 metros, grandes palacios reales, además de una serie de pirámides menores, palacios, residencias, edificios administrativos, plataformas y monumentos de piedra. Semuc Champey Dos sitios naturales ubicados cercanos uno del otro, el primero sin duda es el más espectacular, correspondiendo a un curioso accidente natural donde el Río Cahabón fluye por una longitud de 300 metros bajo la roca, dejando en la superficie un grupo de pozas escalonadas de aguas turquesas y calmas con profundidades de entre 1 a 3 metros, en las cuales es posible bañarse rodado de un exuberante bosque tropical.Debido a su proximidad vale visitar las Cuevas del Lankin, un interesante complejo de salones, cúpulas y curiosas

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escultura, albergando complejos altares, estelas y monumentos con deidades exquisitamente talladas.

Parque Nacional Quiriguá Uno de los sitios arqueológicos más importantes de Guatemala junto a Tikal, correspondiendo a una antigua ciudad maya que mantuvo su esplendor entre el siglo 5 y el 6. Hoy declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, permite recorrer las ruinas de sus antiguas construcciones, entre las cuales aun son apreciables vestigios de la acrópolis y su plaza. Si bien la arquitectura de este sitio es mucho más modesta que Tikal, presenta el valor de la riqueza de su

Y sin antes olvidar una de la cosas que hace a Guatemala grande alrededor del mundo entero, es su gastronomía la cual es rica en sabores y texturas. Decido a sus ingredientes y la fusión de las culturas española e indígena, surgió como resultado platillos con sabor único, que cada generación se convierten en la preferencia de los guatemaltecos. Los guatemaltecos pueden degustar los sabores típicos de las ventas de la calle, pero también pueden optar por platos servidos con un estilo más

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sofisticado, razón por la cual presentamos algunas delicias que se preparan en el país. En los platillos se encuentran el Clado de Res, Chanfaina y Chuchitos, entre muchos platillos más. The Republic of Guatemala is located in Central America. This Central American country is full of history and is rich in culture due to the Mayan civilizations that lived in ancient times. The Mayas constitute one of the most transcendental civilizations in the world. For humanity they left a social, political, religious and economic legacy of great value; for Guatemala, they represent part of their history, because that is where they lived. The Mayas constitute one of the most transcendental civilizations in the world. For humanity they left a social, political, religious and economic legacy of great value; for Guatemala, they represent part of their history, because that is where they lived. The works, the way of life, the commerce, the buildings, the customs of the Mayan civilization have been some of the subjects researched by different professionals over time. Despite this, the reason for his disappearance on earth is still unclear; Some believe that its end came with the conquest of the Spanish. There are important data that are still unknown about the architectural, scientific and astronomical reaches of the Maya. The Mayan civilization is divided into 3 periods: the Preclassic (1800 BC - 250

AD), the Classic (250 - 900 AD) and the Postclassic (9001521 AD). .) And during that time they were located as inhabitants of the regions that we know today as Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, eastern Chiapas, Tabasco -all Mexican sites-, Belize, part of Honduras, El Salvador and the Guatemalan territory in its entirety As its name indicates, it is precisely La Antigua Guatemala, the place where the capital of the kingdom was at the time of the Spanish colony. Its beauty is impressive, as if time had stopped, conserving the architectural details of the time. The current Guatemala has 109,000 square kilometers, according to the National report of people. Until March 2015, it was inhabited by 16 million 771 thousand 248, of which six million 749 thousand 358 are minors, and 10 million 21 thousand 890, over 18 years. The country limits to the west and north with Mexico, to the east with Belize, the Gulf of Honduras and the Republic of Honduras, to the southeast with El Salvador, and to the south with the Pacific Ocean. It has a great climatic variety, due to its mountainous relief that goes from sea level to 4,220 meters above that level. The country has ecosystems ranging from mangroves in the Pacific wetlands to cloud forests in high mountains. It is a country rich in the diversity of its culture. After the signing of the Peace Accords in 1996, the

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country recognizes 25 languages, 25 ethnic groups and four cultures that cohabit the nation. The recognized cultures are the Mayan, Ladino, Xincas and GarĂfuna roots.

Tourist and very important places of the Republic of Guatemala Antigua Guatemala Founded in 1543, it was distinguished during colonial times as the most beautiful city on the continent, boasting magnificent Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Earthquakes throughout the time were destroying great part of the old monuments of the city, being some restored while others left in ruins. Today declared a World Heritage

Activista Rigoberta MenchĂş, ganadora del Premio Nobel de la Paz en 1992. Site by UNESCO, it is probably one of the most attractive and touristic places in Guatemala, showing cobbled streets that meander among ancient churches, convents and richly ornamented colorful houses. Worth noting among its attractions the Convent of the Capuchins, corresponding to the best preserved. Hotspots.LGBT | 65

genre latino / Conexiones Tikal Once the capital of one of the most powerful kingdoms of the ancient Mayans, it undoubtedly corresponds to one of the most fascinating tourist places in Guatemala for lovers of archeology, a city founded around the 5th century, which would have reached its maximum splendor among the 200 and 900, dominating a large part of the region in the political, economic and military sphere. The architecture of the ancient city is built in limestone and includes vestiges of temples that rise more than 70 meters, large royal palaces, as well as a series of smaller pyramids, palaces, residences, administrative buildings,

possible to cross by an open circuit to the tourism of 400m.

platforms and stone monuments. Semuc Champey. Two natural sites located close to each other, the first is undoubtedly the most spectacular, corresponding to a curious natural accident where the Cahabรณn River flows for a length of 300 meters under the rock, leaving on the surface a group of stepped pools of water turquoise and calms with depths of between 1 to 3 meters, in which it is possible to bathe shot of an exuberant tropical forest. Due to its proximity it is worth visiting the Caves of the Lankin, an interesting complex of halls, domes and curious limestone formations that they are

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Quiriguรก National Park. One of the most important archaeological sites in Guatemala next to Tikal, corresponding to an ancient Mayan city that maintained its splendor between the 5th and 6th centuries. Today declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it allows visitors to explore the ruins of its ancient constructions, among which are still appreciable vestiges of the acropolis and its square. Although the architecture of this site is much more modest than Tikal, it presents the value of the richness of its sculpture, housing complex altars, stelae and monuments with exquisitely carved deities. And without forgetting one of the things that makes Guatemala great around the whole world, it is its gastronomy which is rich in flavors and textures. Decido to its ingredients and the fusion of the Spanish and indigenous cultures, emerged as a result dishes with unique flavor, that each generation become the preference of Guatemalans. Guatemalans can taste the typical flavors of street sales, but can also opt for dishes served with a more sophisticated style, which is why we present some delicacies that are prepared in the country. In the dishes are the Clado de Res, Chanfaina and Chuchitos, among many other dishes.

VOTER SUPPRESSION

OF THE WEEK BY D'ANNE WITKOWSKI

hey say if you don't vote you can't complain. This is actually not true. You can complain all you want. Especially if you're someone who has been blocked from voting. And in the U.S., we block a whole lot of people from voting. It's supposed to be a super important right, but it's often easier to buy a gun than it is to vote. Around every election, especially presidential ones, we hear about voter roll purges on the news. Often, these purges are performed in Republicancontrolled states and the people purged just happen to be — oh gosh wouldn't you know it — people in heavily Democratic areas. When these people show up to vote, not knowing that their name has been thrown off the list, they can't. It is a matter of record that Republicans do not like it when people vote, especially when it's brown and black people voting. They holler and cry about “voting integrity,” claiming that onerous voter ID laws are the only way to protect this cherished institution. And yet they also work behind the scenes to make it as hard as possible, or at least stand in the way of making it easy. Remember way back in 2000? The hanging chad fiasco? Lawmakers declared that we needed better laws about voting! So the Help America Vote Act was passed in 2002. And it solved all of our problems, the end, goodnight.

Just kidding. HAVA established some standards for elections and created the Election Assistance Commission. It also got rid of punch card ballots. However, all the HAVAs in the world can't help when one of the major parties is actively hostile toward voting rights (and welcomed interference from Russia into our elections to boot). It also doesn't help that Democrats have often ignored this issue, taking for granted that a large swath of their supporters often have to jump through extra hoops to get to the polls. The more hoops a person has to jump through, the less likely they are to vote. And it's not because they're lazy. It's because they're tired. And if you have never found voting to be a challenge at all, if you've always been able to breeze in and out of your polling place to use shiny new voting equipment, never worrying about whether or not you had the proper ID or that your name might be crossed off the list, using your own reliable transportation while on your lunch break from your job that gives its employees time off to vote, congratulations. Please note your privilege and keep it in mind when you judge other people for not voting. And be very skeptical of anyone who says that the problem with elections in this country is voter fraud, because that is simply Hotspots.LGBT | 69

not true. Trump may say that 3,000,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;illegalsâ&#x20AC;? voted in the 2016 election, thereby denying him the popular vote, but there is absolutely no evidence of that. Not to mention the fact that it would have required a conspiracy among election officials on an epic scale. But then, of course, Trump is a big fan of conspiracies. Voter suppression, however, is very real. People who scheme to find ways to get fewer people to vote are anti-American and antiDemocratic. If a person wants to make it easy for you to get an assault rifle but wants to make it hard for you to cast a vote, then that person can stop claiming that they care about is constitutional right. Also, they're probably a Republican. As I write this it is the eve of the 2018 primary election. By the time you read this, people who

want nothing more than to destroy the civil rights gains LGBTQ people have made (and those people will mostly be Republicans) will be real contenders for offices far and wide. Find out who is running where you live and for what offices. And don't wait until November. Find a candidate you support and get involved in their campaign. Voting alone is not enough. If you don't vote, go ahead and complain all you want. But chances are you'll have a lot less to complain about if you are part of the process.

... it's often easier to buy gun than it is to vote.

D'Anne Witkowski is a poet, writer, and comedian living in Michigan with her wife and son. She has been writing about LGBT politics for over a decade. You can follow her on Twitter @MamaDWitkowski.

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hose who serve our communities as police, firefighters and paramedics have got to be in great shape- lives depend on it! If you think you've got what it takes to make the grade, check out their workouts, or at least you can incorporate a few of their training maneuvers into your own routine. Generally, most fitness assessments for police recruits vary from state to state, and include a combination of sit-ups, push-ups, pullups, and a mile run; others will add speed, agility and jumping tests. Most fire departments in this country use the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) to measure prospective candidates. This test of job-related functions comprises eight exercise drills done one after the other in less than 10 minutes. During the test, the candidates wear a 50lb. vest to simulate wearing the selfcontained breathing apparatus!

The CPAT Test Stair Climb: Recruits must climb 60 steps in 3 minutes carrying two 12.5 lb. weights.

Hose Drag: The candidate places the end of a 200foot hose on his/her shoulders and drags it 75 feet around a barrier, making a 90-degree turn, and then dragging it another 25 feet.

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Ladder Raise and Extension: The candidate picks up a 24-foot aluminum extension ladder, and raises it, rung by rung, so it ends up against a wall. Then the candidate moves to another ladder and raises it via a pulley standing on a 3x3 foot box.

Forcible Entry: The candidate uses a 10lb. sledgehammer to strike a measuring device until a buzzer sounds.

Search: Recruits must crawl on hands and knees in a 64ft. tunnel maze that is four feet wide and three feet high. The tunnel has two 90-degree turns.

Rescue Drag: The candidate grabs the shoulders of a 165lb. mannequin and drags it 35 feet, around a barrier, and back to the starting point.

Ceiling Breach and Pull: The candidate uses a pike pole to push up a 60lb. hinged door three times and then use the pike pole to pull an 80lb. door downward five times. EMT standards are also rigorous. Tests usually involve either a standard fitness test, like the ones used by police; or a more functional test, like those used by firefighters. Most paramedics train six days per week. Here's a typical workout: Warm-Up: Stairmaster for 4 minutes; dumbbell lunges (3 sets of 10 reps); standing cable wood chops (3 sets of 10 reps); jumping squats, not weighted (3 sets of 10 reps). Strength Training: front barbell squats (3 sets of 6-8 reps); standing dumbbell press (3 sets of 6-8 reps); pull-ups (3 sets of 6-8 reps); push-ups (2-3 sets of 50 reps); sand bag load (2-3 sets of 100 feet) Cardio: weighted vest walk (2 miles); running treadmill (1.5 miles). To all our fearless police, firefighters and EMTs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we salute you! For more info on their dynamite routines contact trainertomb@aol.com. Tom Bonanti is a certified fitness trainer and licensed massage therapist with his own gym and studio, Pump'n Inc. (pumpnincgym.com), in Ft. Lauderdale. You can contact Tom at trainertomb@aol.com with questions or to schedule a free consultation.

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Newsies on Broadway, for which he received both Tony Award and Grammy Award nominations for his role as Jack Kelly. Other Broadway credits include Bonnie & Clyde and Rock of Ages. He is also known to fans for his television roles as Jimmy Collins in Smash, and as Winslow "Winn" Schott, best friend of Supergirl and son of infamous DC Comics villain Toyman in the CBS show Supergirl. John Lloyd Young is the grand finale to the Aventura Broadway Concert Series on Wednesday, March 20 at 8 pm. A Tony Award winner for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as Frankie Valli in Broadway's Jersey Boys, Young claims to be the only American actor to date to have received a Lead Actor in a Musical Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World Award for a Broadway debut. His concert is a celebration of classic hits from the '50s and '60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock 'n' roll, Doo-Wop and R&B standards. In addition to the Broadway Concert Series, theater fans will also enjoy Menopause the Musical, the hilarious celebration of women

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MATT DALLAS

“Kyle XY” alum talks new film, living in the Hollywood closet and leaving L.A. to focus on fatherhood By Chris Azzopardi att Dallas can laugh now, but his former life as a gay man living as a straight man wasn't a joke. Dallas was told to stay in the closet after moving to L.A. to pursue acting at 18, particularly while portraying boyishly cute titular character with the non-existent navel on ABC Family's 2006launched teen sci-fi drama _Kyle XY_. Other roles followed: he starred alongside Hilary Duff in ABC Family's 2010 TV film “Beauty & the Briefcase," and also played Katy Perry's war-vet boyfriend in her 2009 “Thinking of You” music video and, that same year, Rebecca Romijn's love interest, Chad, on ABC's supernatural dramedy "Eastwick." 86

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And then in 2013, Hollywood closet be damned, Dallas came out publicly, matter-offactly announcing his engagement to nowhusband Blue Hamilton. In 2015, they adopted their son, Crow. Dallas' latest project, _Along Came the Devil_, is a fresh horror-genre venture for the 35year-old actor, who starred in a glut of slasher films at the onset of his career, including 2005's _Camp Slaughter_ and 2008's _Babysitter Wanted_. In this demonic endeavor he plays a pastor, the kind you know only exists in the movies (if only they were this hot in real life). Here, Dallas opens up about denying being gay on _The Howard Stern Show_ (“the worst day of my life”), how coming out freed him and moving to Colorado to put family first.

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What about horror appeals to you? Honestly, I had done horror films early in my career and felt like I maxed out on doing horror films, but when I read this screenplay I was excited about it because it wasn't necessarily a slasher film. It wasn't just straight-up horror; it was such a throwback to the exorcism films of the '60s and '70s, so I was excited to get to do something that played in a different world. And it played with demons, and I loved the whole spiritual aspect of it, and to play a pastor was something so different or me, so it was an exciting way to come back to the genre. What are you looking for in projects at this point in your career? I recently moved to Colorado, and my life has taken such a lifestyle shift. But it's getting to play roles that I haven't gotten to necessarily play in the past, whether it be a pastor or a villain or just things that are a part of myself that I haven't gotten to explore. That, for me, is the biggest attraction to a project now. How is life in Colorado? Life is very different in Colorado. Is this what happens when you become a father? You move to Colorado? Honestly, that was a big part of it. I was going back and forth between L.A. and Phoenix – I grew up in Phoenix; my family's there – and there was a part of me that felt like I wasn't ready to necessarily totally walk away from

L.A. So, we sold our house in Phoenix and went back to L.A. for a few months and we were there for seven months. That seven months was exactly what I needed to let my time in Los Angeles be what it was and move onto the next chapter in my life. And it was a lot about being a father. Having a child in L.A., life was so much more difficult; that city is really just so consumed by industry that I wanted to shift my priorities so that it was family first, and let work be something that I love and enjoy, but not something that consumes my life. It was a lot easier to do outside of Los Angeles, and yeah, my husband grew up in Colorado and it was always his dream to live in the Rocky Mountains. And I love the mountains. It just seemed like a natural next step for us. Earlier this year you did a throuple episode of your vlog _Matt and Blue_ with model-director Max Emerson. A lot of strong opinions were shared on the internet about you two exploring being a throuple in that video. Is that something you've seriously considered? We actually did a whole series where we're like, “We're gonna just have fun and script some things.” And it was supposed to be for fun, but it's crazy how many people really took it seriously. But no, being in a throuple is nothing we'd ever really considered. We just wanted to make something that is very true in the gay community and something that is very relevant, and have fun with it. Do you think it's easier now for actors to be out from the get-go? One-hundred percent. I should say, I don't know. It's definitely a different time. When we were shooting _Kyle XY_, I still had agents at the time and people telling me that I had to hide being gay and had to work with a speech coach and go on carpets with a girl on my arm. We were just in a very different point in society than we are

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now. I was in my early 20s, I had finally just had my first taste of real success, and felt like I could accomplish what I had come to L.A. to do but like it was all being taken away from me. I was so afraid of that happening, because I had so many people in my head telling me how to act and how to behave. I was afraid to come out. Sure, people still are today. But I do think as a society and an industry we have come so far. Now, we celebrate individuality. Especially in the industry, we still have a ways to go. We still don't see openly gay actors play leading men roles. You have _Love, Simon_, but we don't have an openly gay actor playing a superhero yet or playing a _Mission: Impossible_ character. In 2006, you appeared on _The Howard Stern Show_ and denied claims Perez Hilton had made that you were gay. Have you followed up with Howard on this? (Laughs) No. That was the last time I spoke to him. Dude, that was just the worst day of my life. I woke up – it was 3 a.m. Los Angeles time – to do this interview. I was so unprepared to go on _Howard Stern_, and I should've known better. My publicist told me at the time – promised me, swore up and down – that he would not bring up the whole gay thing. It wasn't even a minute or two, and the whole interview became about it. Fifteen minutes of you being asked how many women you'd slept with. It was brutal. I remember sweating and being so nervous the whole interview because I was just not prepared to handle that. I was so naive, everything. And I literally hung up from that and went and crawled in bed under the blanket and would not get up that entire day. I just should not have taken that interview to begin with, but I was like, “Howard Stern! My dad loves Howard Stern! I'm gonna do his show!” And I was most embarrassed for my dad to hear it, more than anybody else. I was just like, “Ugh, my dad listening to me go on for 15 minutes about all the girls I slept with in

high school.” (Laughs) I can laugh about it now. Do you think LGBTQ actors are still forced to stay in the closet by Hollywood handlers? Yeah, I'm sure, but we're in a different place now. As a society, we're more used to talking about it. So, these actors have seen other people go through this already; there are a lot more openly gay actors and more options of how to handle it now than there was then, when it was so swept under the rug. There was no blueprint. How did coming out change your career? It freed me. And it allowed me to just give less a fuck. It was very freeing as an artist, as an actor and just as a human being, and it changed a lot in that way. It also changed in that, now, most of the roles I get sent are for gay roles. Unless my team is actively going after another role that's not gay, the ones that come to me are mostly all gay roles. How do you feel about that? It doesn't bother me. I'm glad there are a lot more gay roles than there used to be. I do think I should be — in the same way that every straight actor is considered for every gay role, gay actors should be considered just as much for straight roles. We're on the path to that. As editor of Q Syndicate, the international LGBTQ wire service, Chris Azzopardi has interviewed a multitude of superstars, including Meryl Streep, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé. Reach him via his website at www.chrisazzopardi.com and on Twitter (@chrisazzopardi). Hotspots.LGBT | 89

The Frivolist By Mikey Rox

7 Gay Tips For Throwing the Perfect Labor Day Party For many of us, Labor Day is summer's last hurrah. It's the weekend when we put away the beach chairs, condition the twinks to go to bed earlier, and mentally prepare ourselves for the colder seasons ahead. Considering the depressing nature of all that Labor Day symbolically signifies, it's more than enough reason to throw one last shindig. To make your final fun-in-the-sun party a success, here are a few things you can do to help your guests remember you fondly as they head into fall.

1. Limit the guest list This won't be as hard as it seems since a lot of people head out of town to get in that one last trip to the beach, woods, or wherever else it is they wanna fuck to spice up their relationship after dark. Evite is the eco-friendly alternative I live by when sending out invitations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and perfectly appropriate for a Labor Day fete â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but more thoughtful DIY invitations can be made with just a few steps. By keeping the list short, you'll reduce the amount of prep and clean-up work you'll have to do, and you'll have more quality time to spend with individual guests.

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2. Decorate but don't overdo it The old idiom “less is more” is in our collective lexicon for a reason – a little bit goes a long way. A few well-placed votive candles and brightly colored lanterns can make your patio pop while a simple yet well-dressed table can create an upscale aesthetic. Use real plates and silverware instead of paper and plastic products, and keep cloth napkins together with personalized party favors you made yourself.

3. Keep the menu simple but surprising Come August, most of us are sick of hamburgers and hot dogs – or at least the gut-busting buns (why are we even werking out, kweens?!). Sure, they're an American staple, but how much processed meat can one eat over the course of a few months? (I once attended a party where the box of frozen burgers said grade-A meat, not beef. No thank you!) Instead, treat your guests to grilled salmon, mushroom bruschetta, shrimp shish kebab, BBQ pizza, and light-and-refreshing pasta salads that leave them satisfied but not stuffed.

4. Create a signature cocktail Rather than buying umpteen bottles of liquor to accommodate every drinker's preference, choose one spirit to serve as the main ingredient in a signature drink. An easy-breezy crowd pleaser is the adult Arnold Palmer with one part sweet-tea vodka and two parts lemonade poured into a pitcher of ice. So the kids (and your alcoholfree guests) don't feel left out, create the same cocktail in a virgin version. Add lemon wedges and fresh mint and serve. If you're serving beer as well, choose one full flavor and one light beer selection – Corona and Amstel Light, for example. Like the liquor, you don't have to feel obligated to pick up a six-pack of everyone's favorite brew. E-mail your menu ahead of time and inform guests that they're welcome to bring anything that's not on the list.

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5. Don't forget the desserts Summer's ending – and that calls for comfort food. You don't have to gorge your guests, but you should have a selection of sweets on hand to make your meal complete. For me, cake, cookies and pies are out this time of year. Basically anything that requires baking, I'm not making – at least not in August. Root beer floats are easy to assemble and enjoyed by many. Fill frosty mugs with a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream and top with root beer until a frothy head forms (you know what that looks like). A fruity trifle is also an inspired choice (and it goes a long way), particularly if you layer it with store-bought pound cake, lemon curd, whipped cream, and fresh raspberries.

6. Plan to play games A deck of cards is great to have on hand, but those games can last well into the night – or morning. If you're not a fan of cards, plan more active activities, like a water-balloon toss, egg races and a horseshoe tournament. You may wince, but everyone secretly still loves that stuff – so don't let me hear your queer ass deny it. In addition, set up a slip-and-slide for the otters (if you don't have a pool, that is – they need to show off young and wet somehow), and fill a festive piñata with candy and small “toys” for added enjoyment.

7. Set a budget and start/end times If the party is scheduled to end at 11 p.m., start winding it down around 9:30. Slyly clear the table or whatever setup you've erected, offer your guests coffee, ask them what their day looks like tomorrow, and thank them for joining you. Except for the really hot ones; offer them a place to sleep, obvi. If your guests have had too much to drink, allow them to stay longer or overnight – even the unfortunate-in-the-face ones (you're doing God's work tonight). If it's a lingering twink, call their mom and an Uber. You'll both be better for it in the morning.

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u LICENSED MASSAGE MASSAGE BY MARK

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Offering Swedish, Lomi Lomi, Sports and Deep Tissue Massage for Men at Affordable Rates in a comfortable and Private Massage studio located in Wilton Manors on NE 26th Street, Same Day appointments can mostly be accommodated. Great New Specials Available call for details. Gift Certificates Available. Call Jim at 954-600-5843 or visit my website at www.massagebyjim.com License MM22293. ALL NEW AFFORDABLE PRICING AVAILABLE.

MASSAGE BY STEVE

Have a great Swedish or deep tissue massage. Very private quiet and clean. 1/hr $50 and 1/2 hr $25. Steve 954-533-2245 home phone no text. Lic MA16988

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u HAIR, SKIN AND BEAUTY BODY SCRUBS BY DAVID ANTHONY

Salt & sugar scrubs available. Private studio. By appointment 954-253-9768

u HAIR REMOVAL LET ME SHAVE YOU

Body shaving and trimming in the comfort of your own home. Friendly, no attitude, Broward only. $50.00 per session 9AM-9PM, call Michael at 754-222-6623

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PANE IN THE GLASS

Window cleaning, painting and window cleaning, power washing and tint removal. Call Scott 954-566-4415

AFFORDABLE CLEANING. CALL 954-822-7857

Quality cleaning in everything we do, better prices and better results in your cleaning experience. 1 Bed $40., 2 Bed $50., 3 Bed $60. Call for an appointment today. Ask about the $20. Special

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Waxing, facials, trimming, shaving and body scrubs at its best. Very friendly and relaxing experience. Visit me today. For appointment please call 954-649-9905. WWW.BRAZILLIANTOUCH.COM

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u COMPUTERS FLORIDA TECH SUPPORT

On-Site & Remote Support. Located in Wilton Manors. Windows (XP, Vista, 7 & 8) & Mac (OS X). Security, virus, & spyware removal, repairs & upgrades, wired & wireless networking - gay owned www.FLTechSupport.com 954-453-9574

**OPTIMA** COMPUTER REPAIR 954-817-3883

IN-HOME SERVICE. Proudly serving our community for over 12 years. *Get the BEST performance, protection & value from your computer investment. *A+ Hardware & OS certified. *Friendly, professional, RELIABLE service. Reasonable rates. Call: Mike 954-817-3883

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HELPMEERIC.COM ! TECH SUPPORT

Your Personal Tech Assistant. BEST RATES in the tri-county area. Specializing in Android & iPhones. PC/Mac-Training, Installation, Clean-up & Repairs. Friendly, In-Home Srvc. Call/Txt 954-903-4383.

u ELECTRICAL RTS ELECTRIC - 24 HOUR SERVICE

Quality work at a reasonable price. Licensed & Insured #98-CME-1807-X. Contact 954-257-9509. Also, all size generator service and installation.

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Additions, renovations, service upgrades, breaker panels, FPL undergrounds, code violations, A/C wiring, ceiling fans, recessed, security & landscaping, lighting, pools, pumps, Jacuzzis, water heaters, FREE PHONE ESTIMATES 954-522-3357 Lic & Ins. www.harryelectrician.com

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Electrical Contractor State Lic. 13007180. All your wiring needs. Residential and office. State Lic. HI 3578. Call ‘D’ 954-726-0394 Over 30 Yrs Experience Unlimited Master Electrician everything electric & smart homes. 5% Off with is ad. www.delectrician.com Hotspots.LGBT | 109

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Fast repair service, A&H AC 954-392-1301. Lic. CAC057837, replacement units with financing options if needed. Over 30 years serving our community. Evenings and weekends too.

CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING

Repairs, installations, indoor air quality. Residential/Commercial. Proudly serving the tri-county area. Quality and experience. Free service calls for all A/C makes and models. Lic/Ins CMC1249558 Call 954-274-8287 for your free estimate. **10% off your first repair**

u MOVING | STORAGE RED BOX MOVING COMPANY OWNER IN TRUCK ON EVERY MOVE

Call Norbert directly. Affordable, Reliably and Careful. Insured & Licensed MV#567 www.RedBoxMoving. com (954) 305-9176

u HANDY MAN ONE-STOP SHOPPING AND ASSOCIATES HANDYMAN/ REMODELING AND MORE WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN ALL PHASES OF... Home improvements, additions, electrical, plumbing, painting, kitchen, baths, wood flooring / trim, TV mounting, Former owner of a NY remodeling co. as well as a hands on worker, because I demand perfection in all I do. Please call Mitch for prompt honest and dependable service. Lic. CGC1514441 and insured. 954-253-4650

BROWARD HANDYMAN SERVICES

Painting, Plumbing, Light Electrical, Vanities, Sinks, Faucets, Dishwashers, Disposals, Pressure Cleaning, General Carpentry, Mount TV & Microwave, Drywall and more. Brian 954-881-2848. “All your Residential Needs”

HANDYMAN

MasterCard & Visa Accepted. Pressure Washing, Painting, Tile, Landscaping, Plumbing etc.. And much much more. Call Joel Miller 954-822-7027

KENNY & JAY REPAIRS AND MAINTENCE

All bathroom, kitchen, plumbing and electric, outlets, switches, breakers. Time clocks, upgrade breaker box, repair or replace sprinkler & pool motors, replace & remove hot water tanks & install tankless water heaters. Vanity. sinks, faucets, DW & garbage disposals. K&J 954-260-9940 BEST PRICES IN TOWN!

u LANDSCAPING IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE

19 yrs. experience, excellent work, referrals upon request. Call Roberto at 954-383-8980

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u TAX PREPARATION HAROLD J BLOTCHER, EA

Tax Preparation and Resolution for Individuals and Small Business. Help With Same Sex Marriage Issues and IRS Issues. Call 781-363-5519 or 561-429-3592 or visit our website at www.haroldjblotchertaxes.com

u PLUMBING ALL COUNTY PLUMBING CONTRACTORS INC

Licensed since 1989. Specializing in tankless/tank water heaters. Guaranteed lowest prices in Broward county. Complete plumbing service and installation. Expert bathroom and kitchen. Free estimates. 24/7 Lic# CFC039956. Call Ed @ 954-297-0595.

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