Seattle Gay News
Issue 21, Volume 45, May 26, 2017
Arts & Entertainment
Speechless in Seattle: My Indecent journey Chris Cornell’s death is to Broadway felt by many, including the SGN after interviewing twice with us
The cast of Indecent at the Vineyard Theatre – Photo by Carol Rosegg
Chris Cornell – Photo courtesy of Universal
by Albert Rodriguez SGN A&E Writer One of the reasons I wanted to become a music writer was to interview rock stars. To delve into the minds of the prominent figures in the industry and ask them questions
that perhaps they routinely don’t get asked like, “Have you ever had Gay groupies?” or “How many pairs of underwear do you pack for a tour?” You know, the important stuff.
see CORNELL page 5
by Ron Anders SGN A&E Writer INDECENT CORT THEATRE NEW YORK CITY Over the years, I have made many trips to New York City, my hometown, for a wide variety of dazzling theatrical events.
However, my most recent visit is one that changed my life. Throughout my childhood, I had heard about author Sholem Asch from his niece, my mother. Although I never met him (he died when I was seven years old), I learned that he was a renowned Yiddish writer who courted controversy by writing novels
see INDECENT page 8
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte June theater openings Carlo’s sold out performances are busting out in the a delight and a revelation beginning of the month
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo – Photo by Zoran Jelenic
by Sharon Cumberland SGN A&E Writer UW WORLD DANCE LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO MEANY HALL May 20 (May 18-20)
The beloved, all-male dance company, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, returned to Meany Hall last week for three sold-out performances. For those of us who have seen this troupe of talented comic dancers, it was a delightful reunion. For those
see TROCKADERO page 7
Ben Gonio as Sweeney Todd – Photo by John McLellan
by Miryam Gordon SGN A&E Writer Seven shows are opening in the beginning of June on our local stages! But the back half is pretty quiet. Maybe that will give you a chance to catch up with all the stuff you’d love to see but can’t fit into
two weekends! While there’s a lot of great stuff that many have been waiting for, you may want to make a special effort to catch ArtsWest’s Sweeney Todd with a superb non-traditional multi-ethnic cast you won’t often see.
see THEATER page 8
Debra Messing – Photo courtesy of People Magazine