In a wide-ranging conversation, Suzy Eddie Izzard talks solo Hamlet, keeping the play “molten” night to night, and life as a genderfluid performer.

From the Supreme Court’s decision on conversion therapy to a Idaho banning pride flags, @maxmaaxmaaax.bsky.social has the latest for this edition of MetroWeekly’s LGBTQ News in a Minute or Two. #SupremeCourt #LGBTQ #Pride #boyscouts #DragQueen

Andre Hereford visits The Fluffy Cloud at BEHRTA, where a 15-ton sound bath of light and immersive design washes over the body and quiets the mind.

Studio Theatre’s Jonah is “less than the sum of its parts,” writes André Hereford, despite its haunting mood and strong performances. ★★★☆☆

Mosaic Theater’s "Young John Lewis" surges with energy and purpose, even if its writing shows some rough edges, delivering a vibrant portrait of a young civil rights icon. ★★★☆☆

Film critic André Hereford calls The Drama “a devilishly dark comedy,” where one pre-wedding confession sends love, trust, and the big day itself into a spiral. ★★★☆☆

André Hereford calls The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist “a lively, if alarming, documentary” about AI’s promise and peril. ★★★★☆

A new Idaho law targeting Pride flags on public property carries $2,000 daily fines, and Boise has already taken its flag down.

A gay reality TV couple says a driver blocked their car in Hollywood and violently attacked it in a road rage incident caught on video.

Expelled from the Boy Scouts as a teenager for being gay, Tim Curran has returned 45 years later as an assistant scoutmaster.

Was doing a little research in the Metro Weekly YouTube account and came across this Claybourne Edler video we made from his cover shoot way back when. Enjoy.

A Tennessee librarian is facing disciplinary actions after refusing to move 132 books flagged for LGBTQ content from the juvenile section to the adult section, a decision she argues violates free speech.

The Chicago Bulls have waived Jaden Ivey after a series of social media videos in which he criticized the NBA’s support of Pride Month.

A major ruling from the Supreme Court could reshape conversion therapy laws nationwide.

Pete Buttigieg leads the 2028 Democratic field in New Hampshire, with a nearly 2-to-1 edge over Gavin Newsom.

The International Olympic Committee has banned trans women from competing in women’s sports at the Olympics and will require genetic sex testing starting in 2028.

From “Poker Face” to “Shallow,” Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball delivered a gothic, high-energy takeover of Capital One Arena. André Hereford reviews.

From Sarah Huckabee Sanders being kicked out of a restaurant for her LGBTQ political positions to the untimely passing of a young gay adult film star, @maxmaaxmaaax.bsky.social has your weekly #LGBTQ News in a Minute or Two. 🏳️‍🌈⬇️

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You may have Hamnet fever, but a dose of the RSC's version now at The Shakespeare Theatre is most certainly not the cure, writes critic Kate Wingfield. ★★☆☆☆

"You're never playing a villain," says Stephen Mark Lukas, currently playing Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at the National Theatre. #DCTheater www.metroweekly.com/...#DCTheater

From masterworks to modern voices, the DMV’s classical scene delivers a wide-ranging season of concerts, opera, and standout performances.

A Florida woman is accused of cutting a child with a knife after discovering Discord messages suggesting he is gay.

DeSantis has signed a stopgap bill restoring funding to keep thousands of Floridians living with HIV on life-saving medications through June.

Set in a people-first D.C., Folger’s “As You Like It” blends classical Shakespeare with a playful, modern edge -- and a Rosalind you can’t take your eyes off. ★★★★☆

Sarah Huckabee Sanders says she was asked to leave an Arkansas restaurant after LGBTQ employees raised concerns about her political views.

The theater scene is in full bloom this spring, with major productions and daring new work across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We have your guide to the must-see shows.

From ballet to Bhangra, the DMV’s spring dance season invites audiences into immersive performances across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

A federal judge ruled that RFK Jr. overstepped his authority in attempting to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender minors, citing a failure to follow required procedures.

Gay adult film star Seth Peterson has died at 28, with his fiancé sharing the news on X. No cause of death has been disclosed.

Poland’s top court has ruled that same-sex couples who marry in other EU countries must have their unions recognized, a significant step for LGBTQ rights in a country where marriage equality remains banned. www.metroweekly.com/...

Film critic André Hereford says Project Hail Mary is a crowd-pleasing sci-fi ride -- funny, heartfelt, and star-powered by Ryan Gosling. ★★★★☆ www.metroweekly.com/... #ProjectHailMary #RyanGosling #movies

Vanessa Williams took center stage at Signature Theatre’s Sondheim Award Gala, with Michael Urie emceeing and showstopping tributes from Ariana DeBose and Norm Lewis.

Texas Supreme Court orders PFLAG to turn over records to AG Ken Paxton as part of a probe into gender-affirming care for minors.

Team USA skier Jake Adicoff won four gold medals at the Milan Cortina Games, becoming the first out gay Winter Paralympic champion.

Donald Trump reportedly laughed at a claim that Iran’s new leader may be gay, according to intelligence sources. Officials say the allegation is considered “credible.”

Miss International Queen USA heads to Atlantic City March 26-27, with DMV contestant Veronica Sibal among those competing in one of the nation’s largest transgender pageants.

A new analysis suggests the index-to-ring finger ratio may be linked to sexual orientation.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk while financially benefiting the anti-LGBTQ group Turning Point USA.

A former assistant manager at Chili's alleges they were fired after a manager learned they were transgender and cited conflicting "lifestyle values," according to a federal lawsuit filed in Illinois.

Senegal’s National Assembly has passed a bill doubling prison terms for same-sex relations to 10 years and criminalizing pro-LGBTQ advocacy.

Former DOGE staffers testified that ChatGPT was used to flag federal humanities grants referencing LGBTQ topics and other marginalized groups.

Wisconsin's oldest gay bar, Milwaukee's This Is It!, which closed in 2025 after nearly six decades serving the LGBTQ community, will become a historic landmark.

Ali Darwich, a gay Muslim influencer in Berlin, brought together friends from different faiths and backgrounds for an inclusive Ramadan Iftar, sending a message of tolerance and acceptance.

A podcaster investigates mysterious audio recordings in undertone, a horror film that listens hard for scares but mostly comes up silent. ★☆☆☆☆

New York Times bestselling author Sara Raasch talks magic, writing queer romance, and her upcoming novel The Fake Divination Offense.

“Star Trek has been around for sixty years. The only way anything manages to stay around that long is by evolving. It has to change to remain relevant to an entirely new generation of people, so that it can live on for another sixty years.” --Karim Diané

“I remember being worried going into it, I was like, ‘Damn, I hope they don't make me look like a crazy alien because I'm going to have to look like this forever.’ And then I saw myself and I was like, ‘Wait, hold up. I look really fucking good.’” --Karim Diané

“In Season One, I was guessing the whole time. I was trying to figure out how to work this voice, how to act underneath prosthetics. In Season Two, I knew exactly what to do. I think it's going to be really exciting for fans to watch.” --Karim Diané

Scouting America is suing an LGBTQ travel company called Queer Scout, claiming the brand dilutes its trademarks and confuses consumers.