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The Ali Forney Center finally owns a shelter—and a witchy fundraiser helped

The opening of Casa Cecilia, named for the late trans icon, Cecilia Gentili, marks a new turning point for the nonprofit helping at-risk LGBTQ+ youth, which has been helped by a Halloween fundraiser.

Alan Cumming's New Cabaret Is Studio 54 With Show Tunes

New York's raucously artsy Club Cumming gives people a reason to go out and celebrate.

Adam Lambert and Cynthia Erivo join forces for a biblical showdown

After stealing the show in Cabaret, Lambert’s next act might be his most electric yet.

The Advocates 2024: Drag king Mark Anthony

The U.K. performer is creating visibility and inclusivity for fellow cabaret artists who don't necessarily fit the mainstream mold.

Cult comics Kvetching hits LA

Jackie Hoffman had audiences collapsing with laughter in Broadway's Hairspray. After hours she became a New York gay icon with her one-woman cabaret show, The Kvetching Continues. Now Hoffman brings Kvetching to Los Angeles

Paris Entertainment

Paris offers diversions all day and all night. With some strategic planning to make sure you secure tickets in advance, you can really make the most of this magical city.

WATCH: 'Cabaret' Stars Pull Back Curtain on Characters' Sexuality

Actors Bill Heck and Aaron Krohn discuss the Broadway revival's complicated sexual politics.

Ohio Republicans Seek to Criminalize Drag Performers

A bill introduced in the state would restrict where such entertainers could perform and for what audiences, and violation could bring either misdemeanor or felony charges.

Maxine Waters Puts Stamp of Approval on 'Reclaiming My Time' Gospel Remix

Broadway's Mykal Kilgore sings Waters's political catchphrase in stunning harmony. 

Nurse Jackie's Hammer of Thor

Out actor Stephen Wallem nails the role of Thor, Nurse Jackie's resident diabetic gay nurse. As for the mysterious disappearance of that other gay nurse? Hey, don't blame him.

Lady Chablis, Savannah's Grand Empress, Dead at 59

"The Doll" became famous after charming audiences in Clint Eastwood's 1997 film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Dylan Mulvaney Celebrates 365 Days of Girlhood with Show in New York

The trans star commemorated the one-year anniversary of her viral TikTok series.

Franklin Graham: University of Tennessee's Sex Week Is 'Promoting Sin'

Programs on sex education and LGBT issues have come under fire from the conservative preacher.

Ron DeSantis vetoes millions in arts funding to shut down Florida's fringe festivals

The anti-LGBTQ+ governor blamed "sexual" fringe festivals across the state for making it impossible to allow any grants to reach organizations. Advocates have cried foul.

A-List: Amy Poehler

The former SNL star has a new show, a new movie, and a new baby -- and she can't understand why nobody will do her in drag.

The Divine Miss M.

Since the death of performer Wayland Flowers in 1988, his over-the-top puppet creation Madame has been seen only sporadically. But with the launch of her new casino tour, Madame is back.

Women Who Paved the Way: Celebrity Journalist Nancy Spain

To mark Women's History Month, The Advocate will feature a different queer woman from history each day. Today we feature celebrity journalist Nancy Spain. 

Drag Ban Won't Go on Ohio City's Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules

Secretary of State Frank LaRose didn't follow the law in deciding to put the issue before voters, according to the court.

Seat Filler February 2011

The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene found time this February to reminisce with Oscar Wilde's lover, get an enema from Varla Jean Merman, and strap one on for Tennessee Williams.