On June 24, 1973, an arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans' French Quarter, killed 32 people who were drinking there that night. Until the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, this was the deadliest known attack on a gay club in US history. The chief suspect, Roger Dale Nunez, who had been ejected from the bar earlier that day, committed suicide in 1974.
The white heterosexual male is not in Kansas anymore.
Jeremy Irons can relate to the role of James Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece.
In this Irish variety show, the freakish are fearless and the oppressed take charge.
The veteran ventriloquist says this is his most technologically advanced show to date.
Some of our cultural attitudes may have changed but the heart of this Australian classic still beats strong.
Michael Griffith's play about euthanasia lets the audience choose the ending.
Noni Hazlehurst brings a towering performance to a play about compassion, stoicism, survival and regrets.
One of the touching, relatable qualities in Strangers In Between is the way it portrays the teenage search for belonging.
Nakkiah Lui discusses the year ahead, her thoughts on Australia Day and her upcoming Queensland Theatre production that's sure to entertain.
There's one big difference between Nassim Soleimanpour's acclaimed White Rabbit, Red Rabbit and his follow-up play: this time, he joins his guinea pig actors on stage.
While visually lacking, this piece of verbatim theatre has a powerful musicality and seeks to redress an important imbalance in our cultural history.
Eavesdropping on the barber playing, confidant, confessor, adviser and style-council
This musical homage to Kylie may have a few rough edges, but in song, it's an impressive show.
Noni Hazlehurst stars in Daniel Keene's play Mother, as a homeless woman in 60s.
Gracie has started filming a documentary on her father Barry Otto, an Australian entertainment icon, who has worked in the performing arts world for almost 50 years across stage and screen.
Brisbane girl Kimie Tsukahoshi will return home to star in a world-premiere production at La Boite Theatre Company.
A new, self-titled play from the esteemed writer of White Rabbit, Red Rabbit comes with a provocative twist.
Barber Shop Chronicles shares insight and new perspective into African culture and diaspora around the world.
From his roles as Dr Who's Captain Jack and Marvel's Malcolm Merlyn to his musical theatre career and beyond, Barrowman has wide appeal.
A master class in the world of opera marvel Maria Callas.
The twin doctors bring a world exclusive adults-only version of their popular kids' infotainment show to Melbourne.
Leonard Radic was witness to the birth of the Australian theatre scene as we know it.
Firing our imaginations makes puppets more real than some actors
Actress Amanda Muggleton has spoken out about the sexual harassment and abuse she's faced in her 40-odd years in Australian theatre.
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On June 24, 1973, an arson attack at the UpStairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans' French Quarter, killed 32 people who were drinking there that night. Until the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, this was the deadliest known attack on a gay club in US history. The chief suspect, Roger Dale Nunez, who had been ejected from the bar earlier that day, committed suicide in 1974.
The white heterosexual male is not in Kansas anymore.
Jeremy Irons can relate to the role of James Tyrone in Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece.
In this Irish variety show, the freakish are fearless and the oppressed take charge.
The veteran ventriloquist says this is his most technologically advanced show to date.
Some of our cultural attitudes may have changed but the heart of this Australian classic still beats strong.
Michael Griffith's play about euthanasia lets the audience choose the ending.
Noni Hazlehurst brings a towering performance to a play about compassion, stoicism, survival and regrets.
One of the touching, relatable qualities in Strangers In Between is the way it portrays the teenage search for belonging.
Nakkiah Lui discusses the year ahead, her thoughts on Australia Day and her upcoming Queensland Theatre production that's sure to entertain.
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