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URL:https://coolcleveland.com/events/near-west-theatre-presents-musical-ab
 out-a-teen-boy-aspiring-to-be-a-drag-queen/
SUMMARY:Near West Theatre Presents Musical About a Teen Boy Aspiring to Be 
 a Drag Queen
DESCRIPTION:\n\nFri 4/17-Sun 5/3\n\n\nNear West Theatre’s spring teen and
  adult production is Everybody’s Talking About Jamie\, a 2017 musical ba
 sed on a 2011 British TV documentary called Jamie: Drag Queen at 16.  Giv
 en the Ohio legislature’s recent twisted attempts to ban drag performanc
 es in order to “protect the children” it couldn’t be more timely. It
  follows the ups and downs of teenage Jamie as he pursues his dream of bec
 oming a drag performer while dealing with the usual difficulties of high s
 chool\, amplified by his unusual interests. With a book and lyrics by Tom 
 MacRae and music by Dan Gillespie Sells\, the show has had numerous runs i
 n England including in the West End (London’s Broadway equivalent)\, alt
 hough it’s less well known here.\n\n\n\nDirector David Turner\, musical 
 director Olivia Tassone and a cast of 32 performers will bring the show to
  life at Near West Theatre for three weekends.\n\n\n\n“This show is full
  of relatable content\, not only for the LGBTQIA+ community\, but for anyo
 ne who has ever felt different\, non-conforming\, or even rejected\,” sa
 ys Tassone. “Jamie’s story is not specific to drag culture or even the
  queer community—it’s a story about going against the grain and findin
 g your power in a world that tells everyone to conform.”\n\n\n\nTurner a
 dds\, “I hope audiences leave feeling inspired to embrace their most aut
 hentic selves. Life is too short\, and the world can be too heavy\, not to
  celebrate who you are and what brings you joy. And if the people around y
 ou don’t recognize your brilliance\, find or create your chosen family w
 ho does. It’s time to step out of the darkness and into your own spotlig
 ht.”\n\n\n\nFor more information and tickets\, go to nearwesttheatre.org
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CATEGORIES:college,Teen,Performance,Theatre,----WRITERS----,Music:
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