Frank J. Avella

EDGE Interview: Judy Kuhn on Making a Dark 1962 Musical Impactful for Today's Audience
EDGE Interview: Judy Kuhn on Making a Dark 1962 Musical Impactful for Today's Audience

Four-time Tony nominee Judy Kuhn has been on Broadway for nearly 40 years. Currently she is appearing in a revised version of the dark, 1963 musical "I Can Get It For Your Wholesale." She talks of this role and her career to EDGE.

by Frank J. Avella | Nov 20

With 'Shoulder Dance,' Rick Cosnett Finds Confidence in Queer Roles
With 'Shoulder Dance,' Rick Cosnett Finds Confidence in Queer Roles

Best known for his parts on "The Vampire Diaries," "Quantico" and The CW's "The Flash," hottie Rick Cosnett is co-starring in "Shoulder Dance," a queer romance in which he finds confidence in a queer role.

by Frank J. Avella | Nov 25

NYTheater: Inside 'Merry Me' – A Very Merry Queer Cocktail
NYTheater: Inside 'Merry Me' – A Very Merry Queer Cocktail

"Merry Me" offers an intoxicating queer cocktail of restoration comedy and the Greeks, served with a heavy garnish of ridiculous. EDGE speaks with playwright Hansol Jung and director Leigh Silverman on the outrageous farce.

by Frank J. Avella | Nov 7

EDGE Interview: On the 'Down Low' with Director Rightor Doyle
EDGE Interview: On the 'Down Low' with Director Rightor Doyle

In Rightor Doyle's lunatic dark comedy, "Down Low," Gary (Zachary Quinto) a tentative, newly-out, middle-aged man hires hot 'n cocky young Cameron (Lukas Gage) to give him a massage.

by Frank J. Avella | Oct 31

How a Gay Comedy Team Turned 'Dicks! The Musical' Into a Film Sensation
How a Gay Comedy Team Turned 'Dicks! The Musical' Into a Film Sensation

It likely seems improbable how a pair of out comics turned their underground skit into a full-scale musical film with Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally and Megan Thee Stallion. Here's how it happened.

by Frank J. Avella | Nov 5

Where to Watch the Queer Films from This Year's New York Film Festival
Where to Watch the Queer Films from This Year's New York Film Festival

There were a number of films with queer themes & characters at this year's New York Film Festival. EDGE's Frank J. Avella looks at the titles, along with when and where they can be seen in theaters or on streaming platforms.

by Frank J. Avella | Oct 21

In Time for Halloween, 'Dracula' – This Time Bi – Conquers New York
In Time for Halloween, 'Dracula' – This Time Bi – Conquers New York

Move over Mel Brooks. The sexiest and most hilarious "Dracula" satire is upon us... well, upon the NYC stage, anyway.

by Frank J. Avella | Oct 12

From 'Maestro' to 'Dicks' - Queer Fall Ahead with Slew of Mainstream, Indie Movies
From 'Maestro' to 'Dicks' - Queer Fall Ahead with Slew of Mainstream, Indie Movies

It's looking to be a banner year for queer-themed/queer-friendly feature films–potentially record breaking, in fact. Here is a look at the queer films coming out between now and the end of the year.

by Frank J. Avella | Sep 29

EDGE Interview: Charles Busch Talks of Turning Camp into a Career
EDGE Interview: Charles Busch Talks of Turning Camp into a Career

Over his career, the multi-talented Charles Busch turned his love of camp into a career. With his autobiography, he looks back, as well as looking ahead with his new projects.

by Frank J. Avella | Sep 25

Meet the Cast of Showtime's Much Anticipated 'Fellow Travelers'
Meet the Cast of Showtime's Much Anticipated 'Fellow Travelers'

Next month Showtime premieres "Fellow Travelers," a mini-series based on Thomas Mallon's novel about LGBTQ+ life during the dark days of the McCarthy Era. Meet the cast of the series led by out hunks Matthew Bomer and Jonathan Bailey.

by Frank J. Avella | Oct 22


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