In 2016 the members of Shaping Sound became internet sensations when their performance of Bohemian Rhapsody on the Ellen DeGeneres show went viral. Here, scantily clad male bodies posed, twirled, and leaped through the air all while breathing new life into a familiar tune. Led by artistic director and choreographer Travis Wall, the troupe features…
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Villain or Vixen? Sin City Drag Star Kimora Blac Brings Her Sexy Show to Heat
Even though her claws didn’t entirely come out on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Las Vegas showgirl Kimora Blac still got pegged as one of the villains of season nine — a designation some attribute to a reality TV pitfall tellingly dubbed the “villain edit.” Sure, Blac bitched about challenges involving sewing . . . and bedazzling…
Opera San Antonio’s Next Season to Feature ‘Macbeth’ and ‘La Bohème’
Opera San Antonio kicks off its next season on September 8 with a production of Giuseppe Verdi’s Shakespearean drama Macbeth. In May 2018, the company will present Puccini’s heart-breaking tale, La Bohème. Performances for both productions will be at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. In a press release, Enrique Carreón-Robledo, General and Artistic Director of…
Conspirare Concert to Celebrate the Journey of Women
The Grammy-Award winning vocal ensemble Conspirare will present Unclouded Day, a concert featuring new work by composer Jocelyn Hagen on Sunday, May 21 at Temple Beth-El. The concert, directed by Craig Hella Johnson, will explore the varied ways in which “words and music encompass the journey of women.” It includes additional work by Benjamin Britten, Bernice Johnson…
MexiQueens Return for Night of Art and Fashion
Visual artist Anthony “The Lemon” Diaz and fashion designer Caterina Gutierrez will both present new series of work on Saturday May 20 at Karolina’s Antiques. Billed as MexiQueens II: Bigger and Browner the event “serves as an effort to unite the Latin@ and Gay communities as they continue to fight for representation and equality,” and…
Alyson Alonzo’s Debut EP Is Raw, Intimate and Sexy as Hell
Originally published in the San Antonio Current Watching Alyson Alonzo sing is a spiritual experience. When she’s performing at a bar or venue, you can hear a hush wash over the crowd as soon as she releases a string of breathy notes from her lungs. She’s that good. Apparently, she’s been that good for a…
Overtime Theater Presents World Premiere of ‘The Last Days of Oscar Wilde’
Originally published in the San Antonio Current. From its early days in the Blue Star Arts Complex to its stint in the shadow of the Pearl, The Overtime Theater has consistently captured our attention with truly unusual (even absurd) programming that’s taken shape in nearly 100 original works since its inception back in 2007. Having…
Janet Jackson Announces ‘State of the World’ Tour
In 2015 it seemed Janet Jackson had finally made a comeback. After debuting atop the Billboard charts with her tenth studio album Unbreakable, Jackson announced plans to launch her Unbreakable World Tour later that year. However, just four months into the tour, Jackson abruptly postponed and rescheduled all remaining dates including several in Texas due to…
Texas Rover Company Pays Homage to Travelers of the Past
On a recent evening at The Tiny Finch in Pearl, Texas Rover Company founder John Humphreys looms over a crowd of eager customers who are attempting to get a glimpse of the several high-quality leather products on display at the boutique. At six-foot-five, Humphreys’ intimidating figure is offset by his unassuming personality. Here, Humphreys mingles…
Drag Star Valentina Set to Perform at Heat
As we move further along into season nine of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Rey Lopez Entertainment is bringing another one of the shows break-out stars to Heat Nightclub – the sassy Latina fan favorite Valentina. Born James Andrew Leyva, this former Los Angeles resident brought tears to the judges when she dressed as Lady Gaga during the first challenge in episode one. Her…