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Ryan Murphy adapting Broadway musical ‘The Prom’ into Netflix film
The musical’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance made history
Ryan Murphy is tackling yet another project. The “American Horror Story” and “Pose” showrunner is adapting the Broadway musical “The Prom” into a film for Netflix.
“‘The Prom’ is one of the most uplifting, heartfelt and special musicals I have ever seen on Broadway. It’s truly an original that celebrates the underdog and says in a loving spectacular way that LGBTQ rights are human rights. I feel a special connection to it because it’s set in Indiana, and that’s where I grew up, too. I’m thrilled to announce I’m turning it into a MOVIE EVENT for Netflix,” Murphy announced on Instagram.
“The Prom” follows a teenage girl from a small Indiana town (Caitlin Kinnunen) who wants to take her girlfriend (Isabelle McCalla) to prom but the couple is banned from attending. A group of Broadway enthusiasts come to the town to protest the decision.
The musical made history at the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018 when it’s performance featured the first same-sex kiss during the televised parade.
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PHOTOS: Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade
Annual LGBTQ celebration held in Dutch city during World Pride
Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers and Photo Editor Michael Key are on assignment in the Netherlands through Aug. 10.
AMSTERDAM — The 2026 Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade was held on Saturday, Aug. 1.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Michael K. Lavers)
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The LGBTQ organization Lambda Legal held its annual “Lambda Legal in the Pines” fundraiser on Saturday, July 25. The event was held at a house on Fire Island featured in Ryan Murphy’s 2014 HBO film, “The Normal Heart.”
Organizers say over $500,000 was raised to support Lambda Legal’s national litigation and advocacy work.
(Photos by Santiago Felipe)
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