Arts & Entertainment
‘Cher: The Musical’ could be on Broadway soon
show could be backed by ‘Hamilton’ producer
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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.
Out & About
Blade Summer Kickoff Party returns to Rehoboth
Politicians slated to speak at annual Blue Moon party
The Washington Blade’s 17th annual Summer Kickoff Party returns Friday, May 17, 5-7 p.m. at the Blue Moon (35 Baltimore Ave.) in Rehoboth Beach, Del.
It’s an exciting election year in Delaware, which is poised to elect its first Black woman senator (Lisa Blunt Rochester) and the nation’s first transgender member of Congress (Sarah McBride).
McBride is scheduled to speak at the party along with several politicos from the area. With the retirement of longtime state Rep. Peter C. Schwartzkopf, a staunch LGBTQ ally, three strong contenders are running to replace him. All three — Marty Rendon, Kathy McGuiness, and Claire Snyder-Hall — are slated to speak at the party. A representative from Blunt Rochester’s campaign is scheduled to speak, along with Kim Leisey, the new executive director of CAMP Rehoboth.
Tax-deductible tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite or via the Blade’s Facebook page. The party is sponsored by Justin Noble of Sotheby’s, The Avenue Inn & Spa, and Blue Moon.
Andy Cohen, executive producer of “The Real Housewives” franchise and host of “Watch What Happens Live,” will return to Sixth & I on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
This event will be his fifth appearance at the venue to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times bestselling memoir, “The Daddy Diaries,” talk about the latest Housewives happenings, and answer audience questions about everyone’s favorite Bravolebrities.
Cohen will be in conversation with Rep. Robert Garcia, who represents California and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to win a congressional seat. Rep. Garcia has also been known to quote from “The Real Housewives” in congressional hearings.
Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
“Herses- Purse Frist Extravaganza” will be on Friday, May 3 at 9 p.m. at 1835 14th St. N.W. This will be an evening of dancing and performances, hosted by HAUS of Bambi Award-winning Performance Artist, BUMPER. Refreshments are also available for purchase.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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