Signature’s new Fiddler on the Roof reimagines tradition with intimacy and clear intent, led by Douglas Sills in a thoughtful, grounded performance. Full review:

The 6th Circuit has ruled that students may intentionally misgender transgender classmates — and schools can’t stop it. The decision strikes down an Ohio district’s protections as unconstitutional and affects four states in the region. Read more:

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🚨 A Virginia gay couple says their award-winning farm was targeted after the state elections — with bags of medical waste dumped at their entrance.

The Olympics is preparing to ban trans women from women’s competitions following an IOC review that found physical advantages from male puberty. Full story:

Four people are dead and 13 injured after a car slammed into Bradley’s on 7th, Tampa’s popular LGBTQ nightclub. Police say the driver, allegedly intoxicated, was fleeing officers when he lost control.

Apple has removed Blued and Finka -- two of China’s biggest gay dating apps -- following an order from Beijing’s top internet regulator. www.metroweekly.com/... #Apple #China #LGBTQ #Censorship #GayApps

The Supreme Court denies Kim Davis appeal on marriage equality, leaving her liable for $360,000 to the gay couple she refused to marry -- and marriage equality intact (for now).

🪓“Beautifully brutal.” “Lizzie’s rage and riveting determination reside in Caroline Graham,” writes Metro Weekly critic @here4andre of Lizzie the Musical at Keegan, praising the show’s “grunge-punk power and feminist fire.” Full review:

“You’ve never seen a Frankenstein like it.” Critic Kate Wingfield hails Synetic’s latest creation as “a beautifully orchestrated feast for the senses” from a company that “continues to push the boundaries of creativity.”

“Ragtime has been staged often, but rarely with a company that both sounds and acts this superbly," writes Metro Weekly Broadway critic Ryan Leeds on Lincoln Center’s dazzling new revival, which has been extended through June.

Jury finds gay man not guilty after throwing a Subway footlong at a federal agent during Trump’s D.C. “takeover.” Read more:

We’ve seen this kind of family reckoning before, but Furlough’s Paradise at Theater Alliance still lands thanks to a.k. payne’s insight and two terrific leads. Read the review: www.metroweekly.com/... #TheaterReview #DCArts First Comment: Full review: [link]

Craig Winberry channels the soul of George Michael in “The Life and Music of George Michael,” returning to D.C. for one night only at the National Theatre.

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The FBI says two Dearborn men planned an ISIS-inspired Halloween attack on LGBTQ bars near Detroit. Read how investigators say they uncovered the plot: www.metroweekly.com/... #LGBTQ #Michigan #Detroit

Philadelphia plans to open one of America’s first LGBTQ visitors centers — a space celebrating pride, inclusion, and the city’s rich queer history. 🌈 #Philadelphia #LGBTQ #Travel

LGBTQ candidates made gains nationwide, winning local and school board seats as Democrats surged in key races — a true Big Gay Blue Wave. 🌈🗳️ #LGBTQ #Elections2025 #RepresentationMatters #BlueWave www.metroweekly.com/...

Gay Republican John Reid lost his Virginia lieutenant governor race to Democrat Ghazala Hashmi after a campaign marked by controversy, an AI “debate,” and party division. Read more:

Democrats swept this year’s off-year elections, propelling LGBTQ allies Abigail Spanberger, Zohran Mamdani, and Mikie Sherrill to decisive wins across Virginia, New York, and New Jersey. 🌈 Read more: www.metroweekly.com/... #LGBTQ #Politics #Equality #Elections2025

Jonathan Bailey makes history as People’s first gay "Sexiest Man Alive." The Wicked and Bridgerton star says he never felt sexy growing up, but now feels comfortable in his own skin. 🌈 Read more: www.metroweekly.com/... #JonathanBailey #SexiestManAlive #Wicked #Bridgerton #LGBTQ #MetroWeekly

Cheyenne Jackson on family, faith, and the music that saved him. The Broadway and TV favorite joins the American Pops Orchestra in D.C. before heading to Carnegie Hall. 🎶

André De Shields is proudly “wellderly.” The Tony-winner stars in Tartuffe inside a Gilded Age mansion before heading back to Broadway for Cats: The Jellicle Ball. www.metroweekly.com/... #AndréDeShields #Tartuffe #Broadway #LGBTQ #Theater

A gay couple say Lufthansa staff “outed” them to Saudi authorities, exposing their marriage and putting them in danger. An appeals court has now ruled they can sue the airline. ✈️ Read more: www.metroweekly.com/... #Lufthansa #LGBTQ #SaudiArabia #Outing #LegalNews

Charlie Sheen now wants everyone to know that he did NOT have "butt sex" with men.

Rob Jetten has become the Netherlands’ first openly gay -- and youngest -- prime minister after defeating far-right candidate Geert Wilders in a surprise upset. A win for both history and hope. 🏳️‍🌈🇳🇱 Read more:

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San Francisco’s new Drag Laureate is trans performer and educator Per Sia, who plans to use her platform to promote literacy and fight censorship. Full story: www.metroweekly.com/... #LGBTQ #Drag #TransVisibility #SanFrancisco

“Simon Godwin makes Ibsen’s The Wild Duck feel startlingly alive — intimate, tragic-comic, and utterly relevant,” writes Kate Wingfield. See it at Shakespeare Theatre Company through Nov. 16. Full review:

Zach Schonfeld calls Bugonia “a wickedly funny nightmare” from Yorgos Lanthimos. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons buzz through a sharp, surreal satire of alienation and absurdity. Read his 4-Star review.

Staff at Hampton VA Medical Center say they were told rainbow apparel and Pride lanyards were banned under a Trump executive order. Full story: www.metroweekly.com/... #LGBTQ #Pride #VA #Virginia

Happy Halloween! Enjoy our special issue featuring 13 pages of fabulous photos from the 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race by Todd Franson and Judy Schloss, and Paul T. Klein on the ravaging joys of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Let there be lips! Read the issue: magazine.metroweekly...

For our 2010 Halloween issue, Sean Bugg, Chris Geidner, and Will O'Bryan ghost-hunted "The 7 Scariest Places in D.C." The ghoulishly awesome cover was created by art director Todd Franson. www.metroweekly.com/...

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CNN’s David Urban says Democrats are stoking fear about gay marriage, arguing that Americans “have moved on.” www.metroweekly.com/... #MarriageEquality #LGBTQ #SupremeCourt

Nancy Mace’s “Adam and Steve” post says it all — she’s turned her fury on same-sex marriage while running for governor.

One of our favorite Halloween covers, from back in 2013. David Perruzza (then the manager at JR.'s, now the owner of Pitcher's in D.C.) gamely posed as Carrie White, allowing art director/photographer Todd Franson to dump "pig's blood" over him. Dave's performance was perfect.

A gay-owned Minneapolis ice cream shop was attacked twice in 24 hours by a man who hurled Molotov cocktails at it. The owner believes the Pride flag outside made it a target.

After 28 years, D.C.’s beloved Miss Pixie’s Furnishings & Whatnot is closing its doors. 💜 Owner Pixie Windsor plans to go out in style — with a Halloween farewell party full of laughter, Tarot cards, and vintage charm. 🎃

Rose Byrne hits the breaking point in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, a darkly comic, deeply relatable look at modern motherhood and burnout. Read our ★★★★☆ review. 👉 www.metroweekly.com/... #RoseByrne #MovieReview #DarkComedy #IndieFilm

False transgender rumors targeting Brigitte Macron have led to a major trial in France, with ten people accused of orchestrating the harassment campaign.

For the first time, South Korea’s census will recognize same-sex couples as “spouses.” It’s a small but meaningful sign of growing LGBTQ visibility in one of Asia’s most conservative nations.

A new New Hampshire poll shows Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field for 2028, with Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez close behind.

When power forgets who it serves, protest becomes the people's reminder. Read Will O'Bryan's latest Metro Weekly column, The American Art of Disruption.

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Erik Bottcher raised $683K in one day after filing to replace Rep. Jerry Nadler in Congress — a record-breaking haul for the gay NYC Councilmember.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the debate over trans athletes in women’s sports needs "nuance" -- defending both his fairness remarks and his record on trans rights. #LGBTQ #Transgender #Politics #GavinNewsom 👉 Read more:

A Florida man was arrested after throwing a tantrum over a Pride flag hanging in Starbucks in St. Petersburg.

Democrat Graham Platner, running for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat, apologized for years of “indefensible” anti-LGBTQ posts. He says he’s changed and that voters should judge him on who he is now, not who he was.

Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting broke the law by banning trans women from competition -- a major win for trans rights. But one issue is still unresolved. 🏋️‍♀️🏳️‍⚧️ Full story: