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My First Ex-Husband Returns To Boston

Back by popular demand Joy Behar's hilarious new comedy “My First Ex-Husband” returns to Huntington’s Calderwood Pavilion from March 27th to 29th at the BCA 527 Tremont Street in Boston, MA. This must-see play stars Joy Behar, Veanne Cox & Judy Gold. The play is a bold & a heartfelt adaptation of true stories by Behar the legendary comedienne & co-host of The View. So prepare yourself for razor-sharp wit with no filters as it explores the messy, hilarious truths of love, sex & relationships. Joy Behar stated, “The stories are very relatable. Even if you never got a divorce, you still have problems with in-laws, let’s say, or sex, or kids, or money — everybody has problems. Marriage is a work in process all the time.” Behar crafted the evening of monologues based on interviews with friends & colleagues who endured breakups. “My First Ex-Husband” was first presented at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor before opening the new Off Broadway MMAC Theatre in NYC in January of 2025 & I caught it last September in Boston & it was fabulous. Outrageous yet deeply relatable this show will resonate with anyone who has navigated the turbulent & often titillating seas of love. Times Square Chronicle says that My First Ex-Husband “appeals to men, women & anyone who has ever been in a relationship.” “My First Ex-Husband” is directed by Randal Myler & produced by Cyrena Esposito & Caiola Productions. The show runs 90 minutes without an intermission. “My First Ex-Husband” is recommended for ages 12 & up due to adult language & content. 
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Kettering Foundation 2026 Fellowships

The Charles F. Kettering Foundation announced 5 one-year global fellowships awarded to inspiring leaders working in many different fields to protect & defend democracy. These global fellows are recognized for their significant contributions to fighting authoritarianism & protecting human rights & will provide expertise & insights to the foundation's Democracy around the Globe focus area. Paloma Dallas, Kettering Global Senior Democracy Program Officer stated, "These fellows bring an important breadth of approaches to the work of defending democracy. Their participation in the global fellows program will strengthen the foundation's mission of resisting authoritarianism & strengthening inclusive democracy here & around the world." The 2026 Charles F. Kettering Global Fellows are Clare Byarugaba from Uganda a decade-long LGBTQ rights advocate. In her role as the diversity, equity & inclusion officer at Chapter Four Uganda she founded the country's first-ever chapter of PFLAG-Uganda. Patrick Gathara from Kenya a journalist, writer, editor & political cartoonist. He is the senior editor for inclusive storytelling at The New Humanitarian an independent nonprofit newsroom covering humanitarian crises around the world. Julia Neiva from Brazil the deputy director & a co-founder of Conectas Direitos Humanos which works for equality & human rights through advocacy, litigation, networking & alliances. Urban Strandberg from Sweden the co-founder & director of the International Youth Think Tank which seeks to transform the activism of young people to allow them to lead the way for a more democratic future & Kristóf Szombati from Hungary an editor for the political economy & inequalities section at the Review of Democracy. Founded in 1927 the Charles F. Kettering Foundation org is committed to advancing inclusive democracies by fostering citizen engagement, promoting government accountability & countering authoritarianism. 
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New Patricia Milton Play “After Happy”

A new comedy “After Happy” written by Patricia Milton & directed by Gary Graves makes its world premiere at the Central Works Writers Workshop February 26th to March 29th at the Berkeley City Club in Berkeley, CA. Playwright Patricia Milton stated, "Writing a play about our climate crisis is particularly difficult as the situation becomes more & more grim. We’ve been failed by our leaders. At the same time the earth is exceeding temperature targets & harmful effects are accelerating. Like death, people may be willing to acknowledge the reality but are unenthusiastic about coming to terms with it. What can theater do to address this reluctance? Bring to the stage plays that inspire conversation & effective action...leavened with a bit of humor." The play is about after a hurricane named Happy devastating Lake Charles, Louisiana but the annual Pirate Festival must go on. The cast includes Rezan Asfaw (Steph), Lauren Dunagan (Katherine) & Jan Zvaifler (Brenda). Central Works Method plays bring together writers, actors & directors at the very outset of the playwriting process in a supportive workshop environment, group research & collective brainstorming contribute to the entire development of the script. Jan Zvaifler & Gary Graves Central Works co-directors stated, “New plays are the lifeblood of the theater. We look at current events, politics, classic literature & traditional storytelling to bring our audience face to face with the challenges of our lives every day, juxtaposed against the reflections of history, both recent and far-reaching. Given our current harrowing times, we all need an opportunity to pause, feel, think & act.” “After Happy” tickets run from $35-$45. 
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Author Allen Young Book Signing Event

Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is celebrating our stories with an interview & book signing event with advocate & author Allen Young on March 3rd at 6:30P. This in-person & Zoom event will discuss Allen Young’s memoir “Left, Gay & Green: A Writer’s Life” a vivid personal exploration of activism, identity & the power of storytelling across decades of social change. Robert Kesten Stonewall National Museum, Archives & Library President & CEO stated, “It is time we caught up with Allen Young- his story of perseverance & forging identity in a previous tumultuous time is a reminder of what we need to do. His journey of self-acceptance & advocacy is a reminder how we win these battles & that needs to be shared.” Young will engage in a conversation about his book & the power of storytelling across decades of social change. Young will reflect on his journey through the LGBTQ movement, environmental advocacy & radical politics offering insight into a life lived at the intersection of courage, community & creative expression. Raised on a poultry farm in New York’s Borscht Belt by Communist parents Young gained an early passion for standing up to power & fighting for the oppressed. Throughout his career he worked as a reporter for the Washington Post & Liberation News Service & was an activist against the Vietnam War, a proud part of the “no nukes” movement & helped edit pioneering gay liberation anthologies that paved the way for equality. Through it all Young explored what it meant to be left, gay & green with his career, political pursuits & relationships transforming his life’s trajectory & identity. 
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Celebrating Black Women Leaders Event

The San Francisco Bay Times 4th annual Black History Month celebration of Black women leaders & allies returns Thursday February 26th at the historic White Horse Inn at 6551 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland, CA from 6P to 10P. Returning as welcoming hosts will be Judy Young the Executive Director of the UCSF National Center of Excellence for Women's Health & San Francisco Bay Times publishers Betty Sullivan & Jennifer Viegas. Co-emcees Imani Rupert-Gordon the Executive Director of the National Center for LGBTQ Rights & Joe Hawkins the Co-Founder & CEO of The Oakland LGBTQ Center will honor some of the Bay Area's most accomplished leaders representing numerous fields & generations. Some being honored are also unsung heroines as well as inspiring veteran leaders. One of the special honorees will be legendary performer Linda Tillery & spinning will be Sounds by The Junior. The event will benefit Use The News Foundation & the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center. Use The News Foundation founded in 1998 is a nonprofit whose mission is to produce & support projects that address the needs of LGBTQ people & their allies who are affected by discrimination based on sexual orientation & identity, race, age, religion or national origin. The Oakland LGBTQ Community Center is dedicated to enhancing & sustaining the well-being of LGBTQ individuals, families & allies by providing educational, social & health related activities, programs & services. Established in 1933 the White Horse Inn is the oldest operating gay bar in America. Tickets are $15 for 4th Annual Honoring LGBTQ Black Women Leaders. 
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Stephen Schwartz Wicked NJPAC Event

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents a “Wicked Evening With The Wizard: Stephen Schwartz & Friends” the composer/lyricist & wizard behind the music of Wicked & who has penned some of the most fabulous Broadway & Hollywood musicals of the last 5 decades on Saturday February 21st at 7:30P. On this special night Schwartz will lead a symphonic celebration of Wicked’s 22 years on Broadway & the release of the film Wicked: For Good. Along with a 12-piece pops orchestra guest stars will come out to perform hits from Schwartz’s award-winning career: from Godspell to Pippin to Wicked & beyond. Special guests include Liz Callaway, Debbie Gravitte, Kelli Rabke, Shaleah Adkisson, Michael McCorry Rose, Scott Coulter, John Boswell, Evan Roider & more. Experience the gravity-defying music of this magical songwriter. Liz Callaway stated, “So looking forward to singing with Stephen Schwartz on Saturday night at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)! It's going to be a great night with a wonderful cast & orchestra!” The New Jersey Performing Arts Center mission celebrating diversity is one of America’s foremost urban presenters of arts & entertainment as a creative & effective leader in arts education for children, a convener of useful & enlightening civic engagement events & a catalyst for economic development in its home city of Newark. They present & produce pop, R&B, hip hop, jazz, classical & world music concerts, dance & spoken word poetry performances, comedy shows & conversations with artists, politicians, filmmakers & activists. Their original NJPAC productions include the award-winning The Hip Hop Nutcracker tours the country extending their reach to national audiences. 
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Broadway's Kinky Boots Plays Boston

Kinky Boots on tour runs now through February 22nd at the Citizens Opera House in Boston, MA is not to be missed. The uplifting musical is based on a true story about an unlikely partnership between a struggling shoe factory owner & a drag queen that ultimately saves the family business teaching valuable lessons about acceptance & friendship. Leading the tour are Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von'Du” as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, Jason Daniel Chacon as Don, Emma Dean as Nicola & John Anker Bow as George. Dargan Cole, Felipe Cristancho-Rodríguez, Jonathan Blake Flemings, Peyton Gaida, and Blaise Rossmann play the Angels. The Kinky Boots tour also features Carlyn Barenholtz, Connor Buonaccorsi, Brianna Clark, Blake Du Bois, Jayna Glynn, Billy Goldstein, Brandin Jay, Robert Miller, Val Moranto, Dominic Pagliaro, Thomas Ed Purvis, Kyle Williamson & Natalie Lilavois Yusty. Omari Collins as Lola anchors the production with a performance that was charismatic, polished & profoundly encouraging in these challenging times. Collins is returning to play Lola for the 7th time bringing a rich vocal presence, magnetic stage personality all while strutting in heels that made each entrance feel electric with an emphasis on heart & authenticity delivering emotional moments, especially with "Hold Me in Your Heart" a depth that really resonated throughout the theater. The original Kinky Boots was the winner of the Tony, Grammy & London’s Olivier Awards for Best Musical with the Tony Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein & original direction & Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell. 
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