Tag: Showbiz

  • Hanging With The Housewives

    Hanging With The Housewives

    Guess who showed up at Rapture, the mammoth lesbian Pride party I hosted this past weekend… Alex McCord and hubby Simon Van Kempen from The Housewives of New York! I found them perfectly delightful—down-to-earth, jokey and very happy to be at the event.

  • I’m Sharing The Stage With Joan Rivers!

    I’m Sharing The Stage With Joan Rivers!

    Joan Rivers and I together!  Well, sort of… During the run of my upcoming play, The Emperor’s New Codpiece, Joan will be performing stand-up on the very same stage at the Laurie Beachman Theatre! The Beechman is Joan’s regular NYC performance spot, and although I haven’t seen her there, I have caught her act elsewhere.

  • Love Me For My Brain!

    Love Me For My Brain!

    Yay,  I’m in an upcoming variety show—”Glamour Ball!” The format features a combo of burlesque stars and drag queens. While I’m sure everyone would love to see me strip—ahem—I’m going to stick to comedy.

  • The Night I Snapped Elizabeth Taylor’s Photo (and Liza’s, Too)

    The Night I Snapped Elizabeth Taylor’s Photo (and Liza’s, Too)

    I’m gonna give away my age if I don’t stop posting all my old photos!  But a tribute to dearly departed Elizabeth Taylor is worth the risk. I shot her paparazzi-style many years ago at the Hilton Hotel as she a slew of other celebrities strode into a party after filming a television special at…

  • Queeny!  On Broadway!

    Queeny! On Broadway!

    My musical loving mom is in town.  So last night we went to the Broadway production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert (in previews before opening on March 20th), based on the 1994 Australian film. Girlfriend, talk about a super faggy show!

  • John Roberts is a Woman

    John Roberts is a Woman

    Not so long ago John Roberts was just another aspiring downtown comedic performer, making ends meet through various odd jobs. Now he’s touring with Margaret Cho and starring at big-time comedy clubs!  His latest gig is providing the voice for Linda(!) Belcher, the faithful wife on FOX’s funny new animated show, Bob’s Burgers.