Arts & Entertainment

‘Cher: The Musical’ could be on Broadway soon

show could be backed by ‘Hamilton’ producer

Published

10 years ago

April 22, 2016

Mariah Cooper

(Screenshot via YouTube)

A Broadway musical based on Cher’s life is one step closer to production.

According to the New York Post, “Jersey Boys” writer Rick Elice presented a script of a musical about the pop star’s life, currently titled “Cher: The Musical,” to “Hamilton” producer Jeffrey Seller on Wednesday. Seller has also produced “Avenue Q,” “In the Heights” and “Rent.”

“They may pack me in a van and have me carted away when they see what I’ve done with her life,” Elice told the New York Post about presenting his script. “Or I’ll start doing what Arthur Laurents always said about musicals, ‘They don’t get written. They get rewritten.’ ”

The musical will include Cher’s hit songs such as “Believe,” “If I Could Turn Back Time,” “Take Me Home,” “I Got You Babe” and “Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves.”

In 2012, Cher tweeted producers were developing a musical about her life. The star revealed three actresses would play her in different stages of her career. One actress would play her during the “Sonny and Cher” years, another actress would portray her during her “Believe” tour and the last would be the singer in the current part of her life.

Elice told the New York Post he plans to give Cher the script on her 70th birthday on May 20.

“I’ll be sharing with Cher, if you will,” Elice says.

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‘Heated Rivalry’ stars to participate in Olympic torch relay

Games to take place next month in Italy

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10 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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(Photo courtesy of Crave HBO Max)

“Heated Rivalry” stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will participate in the Olympic torch relay ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics that will take place next month in Italy.

HBO Max, which distributes “Heated Rivalry” in the U.S., made the announcement on Thursday in a press release.

The games will take place in Milan and Cortina from Feb. 6-22. The HBO Max announcement did not specifically say when Williams and Storrie will participate in the torch relay.

Bars & Parties

Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

Entertainers TrevHER and Grey host event with live performance

Published

11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

Tinashe Chingarande

(Photo by New Africa/Bigstock)

Spark Social Events will host “Ru Paul’s Drag Race S18 Watch Party Hosted by Local Drag Queens” on Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m.

Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

DC Center to host event

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11 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Members of the cast of 'Queer Eye' speak at an event at Crush Dance Bar in August. (Blade photo by Michael Key)

The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.