"Rent" takes the stage in Philly as the Tony Awards honor Broadway's best
"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.
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"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.
This Sunday, Broadway's biggest night takes center stage for the 78th Annual Tony Awards on CBS, celebrating excellence in live theater. But right now, the spotlight is also shining in Philadelphia, where the Arden Theatre in Old City is presenting its own tribute to Broadway history, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical "Rent."
The mystery, nearly 70 years later, remains. Who are the people in the photos and why didn't they get their photos back after dropping off the film at a drug store in Philadelphia?
In the 1950s, being gay wasn't accepted by the masses. Instead, people lived in secret. Photos of a secret gay wedding in a Philadelphia apartment in the 1950s were recently found. Who are the people in the photos and how did they end up in an LGBTQ+ archive? Liz Crawford reports.
The Smithsonian is recognizing West Chester native Carl Nassib for becoming the first openly gay player to appear in an NFL regular-season game.
A bold new sculpture in Philadelphia honors transgender, queer, intersex and asexual members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Our Heart of Pride coverage continues with a look at a brand new sculpture on the Cherry Street Pier that honors members of the LGBTQ+ community whose rights remain at the center of a national debate.
Photo by HughE Dillon.
Penn Medicine will stop providing gender-affirming surgeries for patients under 19 years old, the Philadelphia-based system said Thursday.
A brand-new bar in Philly's Gayborhood has officially opened its doors on 13th Street between Chestnut and Sansom streets.
The New Hope Celebrates Pride parade kicked off Saturday morning with festive floats, marching bands and a celebration of love and community, featuring some very familiar faces.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
Every week, DJ Hugo Max lights up the dance floor at Voyeur Nightclub, where country line dancing draws hundreds from all walks of life.
The Metropolitan Archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy, who was appointed by Pope Francis in 2019, reflects on the legacy the "Pope of the People" left behind.
The consideration of eliminating the CDC's HIV Prevention Division has drawn strong condemnation from health organizations, including the Mazzoni Center.
Rep. Sarah McBride discussed her first weeks in Congress, what she learned from caring for her husband before he died and more.
Philadelphia-based GALAEI is voicing concerns over Trump's recent executive order freezing federal grants and loans.
A Philadelphia activist says the trans community is bracing for what could come next under the Trump administration.
U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, of Delaware, will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on Jan. 3.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments in a case about Tennessee's law that restricts gender-affirming care for youth.
Penn grad Sophia Schiaroli created Cherry Social to cultivate a safe space for the queer community.
Sophia Schiaroli, of Philadelphia, is building the Cherry Social app to create a safe space for people in the queer community to connect.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Meet one of Philadelphia's many hidden gems in the Gayborhood: the William Way Community Center.
We are Philly Proud. October is LGBT History Month honoring the community’s past as well as the ongoing fight for equality today. You can learn about it all in the country’s oldest LGBT lending library in Philadelphia. Josh Sanders introduces one of our city’s many hidden gems, the William Way Community Center.
