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‘LET TRANS PEOPLE THRIVE’
Out Olympic gold-winning diver Tom Daley denounces anti-trans laws, and talks retiring, love, fatherhood, LGBTQ history, grief, embracing “twunk”-dom, and visiting the Stonewall.
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‘NOT GUILTY’
Convicted fraudster and Netflix drama subject Anna Delvey appeared on video from ICE custody Thursday night to greet attendees at an art show of works she has created in jail.
‘A RUSH OF HAPPINESS’
James Ijames tells us about why his Pulitzer may change his life, how “Fat Ham” reinvents “Hamlet,” confronting prejudice in theater, and his next play and first novel.
‘THIS WAS THE TRAILER’
Plus, Prince William is booed at the FA Cup Final, Britain’s most splashy soccer match, and Harry and Meghan prepare to celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary this week.
‘IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY’
An Alabama judge’s injunction means doctors and parents can still provide gender-affirming care for trans teenagers, but school staff remain required to tell on trans students.
AND THE WINNER IS...
Michael R. Jackson’s critically acclaimed musical about a Black queer writer’s odyssey leads the 2022 Tony nominations pack, with “MJ,” “SIX,” and Billy Crystal also celebrating.
REMATCH
Plus, Netflix is “annoyed” at Prince Harry spilling secrets to NBC, while the Palace plots to stop the streamer’s cameras filming. And William and Kate may stop using their titles.
BUY A TICKET! NOW!
A stunning “Encores” presentation of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” starring Denée Benton, Neil Patrick Harris, and Sara Bareilles is full of wit, heart, and lyrical magic.
‘IT MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE’
Susan Stroman, ‘POTUS’ director, history-maker, and five-time Tony winner, talks to Tim Teeman about her Broadway career, misogyny in theater, and plans for her next big musical.
ALL DRESSED UP
Kim Kardashian wore Marilyn Monroe’s “Mr. President” dress, Vanessa Hudgens was in gothic glam, Cardi B in gold—and there were at least 3 “Jared Letos” at the still-crazy Met Gala.
