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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 36: Joshua Warr by Michael Block

In this episode of Block Talk, I sit down with director Johua Warr to talk about Brilliant Traces and so much more!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! And rate us!To suppor…

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Sunday, February 18, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 35: Tucker and Golden Delicious by Michael Block

In this episode, I sat down with Two Tuckers, Golden Delicious and Tucker to talk about their latest installment of Two Tuckers at The Duplex.To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundC…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:31PM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 17, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 34: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 RuCap Episode 4 by Michael Block

It's time for the Snatch Game! I'm joined by special guest Didi Cumswell as we break down everything that happened in this wild episode!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or SoundCloud! …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:52PM[SHARE]

Review: Family Tea Time by Michael Block

By Michael BlockSome stories seem just too good to be true. When you hear them you might just be blown away to the point you need to put it to paper and share it with a grander audience. Suc…

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Friday, February 16, 2018

Drag365: Show #41- Stonewall Invasion: Didi Cumswell by Michael Block

Didi Cumswell // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, February 11th        Show: Stonewall Invasion: Didi Cumswell Location: Stonewall InnQueens Seen: Didi Cumswe…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 05:45PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 15, 2018

Drag365: Show #40- Just Jackie at New World Stages by Michael Block

Jackie Cox // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, February 11th        Show: Just Jackie and Friends Location: Greenroom at New World StagesQueens Seen: Jackie C…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:53PM[SHARE]

Block Talk- Episode 33: Chelsea Piers by Michael Block

In today's podcast, I'm joined by the Rock n Roll Drag Princess herself, Chelsea Piers! We talk about her new show Are You There Ru, It's Me Chelsea, life as a NYC drag queen, "Shade: Queens…

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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Review: The One Where They Parody Friends by Michael Block

By Michael Block So no one told you that this show was going to be this way. From the team that brought you all those other ridiculous parody musical here in the city comes their latest…

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Spotlight On...Kate Grimes by Michael Block

Name: Kate Grimes            Hometown: Pound Ridge, NY (Westchester County)Education: Middlebury CollegeSelect Credits: Stage: George Bernard Shaw's Major Barba…

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Review: Caring for Your Homeless Neighbors by Michael Block

By Ed MalinRobert Galinksy's play Bench is now playing at East Village Playhouse.  Jay O. Sanders directs this one-man show which brings together the voices of several unforgettable cha…

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Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Drag365: Show #39- Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 4 at The West End by Michael Block

Nicole Onoscopi // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 8th       Show: Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 4 Location: The West EndQueens Seen: Marti Gould Cumming…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 08:23PM[SHARE]

Block Talk- Episode 32: Chandy Bennett, Michael Joel, and Kaitlin Overton by Michael Block

In this episode I'm joined by the creative team of Rut, which will make its debut at the Frigid Festival! Playwright Chandy Bennett, director Michael Joel, and producer Kaitlin Overton go on…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 02:14PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 12, 2018

Drag365: Show #38- Drag Race Viewing Party at The West End by Michael Block

Nicole Onoscopi, Vanna Deux, Gilda Wabbit // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 8th       Show: Drag Race Viewing Party Location: The West EndQueens Seen:…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:55PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 11, 2018

Drag365: Day 35- WTF Wednesdays at Hardware by Michael Block

Paige Turner // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, February 7th       Show: WTF WednesdaysLocation: HardwareQueens Seen: Paige Turner (@paigeturnernyc), Gloria Swanson…

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Drag365- Show #36: The Dusty Ray Bottoms Show at Hardware by Michael Block

Dusty Ray Bottoms // photo by Michael BlockDay: Wednesday, February 7th       Show: The Dusty Ray Bottoms ShowLocation: HardwareQueens Seen: Dusty Ray Bottoms (@dustyray)…

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Saturday, February 10, 2018

Drag365- Show #35: Clarice Explains It All at ICON by Michael Block

Clarice DuBois // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, February 6th      Show: Clarice Explains It AllLocation: Icon Queens Seen: Clarice DuBois (@claricedubois), Izz…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:06PM[SHARE]

Block Talk- Episode 31: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 RuCap Episode 3 by Michael Block

Welcome to Turd City, home of The Bitchelor! I'm joined by Adriana Trenta as we go everything there is to discuss about RuPaul's Drag Race episode 3!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:53PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 9, 2018

Drag365: Show #34- So You Want an Invasion at Stonewall Inn by Michael Block

Terra Hyman // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, February 4th     Show: So You Want an InvasionLocation: Stonewall Inn Queens Seen: Terra Hyman (@terrahyman), Fifi DuBoi…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 10:48PM[SHARE]

Drag365: Show #33- Glamorosa Drag Brunch at Fresco's Cantina by Michael Block

Gloria Swansong, Golden Delicious // photo by Michael BlockDay: Sunday, February 4th     Show: Glamorosa Drag BrunchLocation: Fresco's Cantina Queens Seen: Gloria Swanson…

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Drag365: Show #32- Are You There Ru, It's Me Chelsea at the Laurie Beechman Theater by Michael Block

Cheslea Piers // photo by Michael BlockDay: Saturday, February 3rd    Show: Are You There Ru, It's Me ChelseaLocation: Laurie Beechman Theater Queens Seen: Chelsea Piers …

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Block Talk- Episode 30: Paige Turner by Michael Block

It is my great honor to welcome the legend herself, Paige Turner, to Block Talk! We dive into everything from So You Think You Can Drag to Shade: Queens of NYC to her latest show, Drag Me to…

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Review: Chelsea's Live Audition Tape by Michael Block

By Michael BlockRuPaul's Drag Race. It's the dream of so many drag queens around the world. It's the biggest platform for drag performers on the planet with the greatest prize: fame. In Are …

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Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Spotlight On...Judith Barcroft by Michael Block

Name:  Judith BarcroftHometown:  New York City (Born in Washington, DC)Education:  Northwestern University, B.S., Stephens College, A.A.Select Credits: 7 Broadway shows includ…

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Review: A Slice of LGBTQ History by Michael Block

By Michael Block There are certainly periods of time that seem to get lost in the shuffle. When they do find their way back to the surface, they offer a new and important reflection on …

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Block Talk- Episode 29: Gilda Wabbit by Michael Block

In today's episode, I'm joined by meme queen Gilda Wabbit as we discuss her upcoming debut performance at The Duplex Open Season, and so much more!To listen to the podcast, visit iTunes or S…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:31PM[SHARE]

Drag365: Show #31- Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 3 at The West End by Michael Block

Carlos the Uber Driver // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 1st   Show: Ultimate Drag Pageant, Week 3Location: The West EndQueens Seen: Marti Gould Cummings (@martigcum…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:34PM[SHARE]

Review: Cole Porter and Anton Chekhov Mixed Together Could Be the Best Thing Since Vodka and Tonic by Michael Block

By Ed MalinSo you like the plays of Anton Chekhov?  But were you wondering what the aristocratic Russian characters in The Seagull were really feeling?  I mean, not just what they …

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 04:10PM[SHARE]

Spotlight On...Jennifer Fell Hayes by Michael Block

Name: Jennifer Fell HayesHometown: My hometown is Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, formerly a Victorian Spa town patronized by "crowned heads" of Europe! Also called by Dickens "The town…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 03:51PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 5, 2018

Drag365: Show #30- Drag Race Viewing Party at The West End by Michael Block

Gloria Swansong, Vanna Deux, Shelby Late // photo by Michael BlockDay: Thursday, February 1st   Show: Drag Race Viewing PartyLocation: The West EndQueens Seen: Vanna Deux (@vanndeu…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 09:22PM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 4, 2018

Block Talk- Episode 28- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3 RuCap Episode 2 by Michael Block

VH1 Divas Live paid tribute to Mother Ru but did Mother Ru get it all wrong?! Gilda Wabbit and I break down this controversial episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3!To listen to the epis…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 06:50PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Drag365: Show #29- Last Month Tonight at The Rosemont by Michael Block

Emi Grate, Poppy, DJ JClef, Untitled Queen // photo by Michael BlockDay: Tuesday, January 30th   Show: Last Month TonightLocation: The RosemontQueens Seen: Emi Grate (@emigrate_dra…

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