Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 311 – April 12, 2017

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Diana Ross
Appearing at New York City Center, April 24-29
There are no words in the
English language worthy of
describing the remarkable
person and career of one of
the most glamorous, epic and iconic
Goddesses that has ever graced the
music industry. Billboard’s “Female
Entertainer of the Century” Diana
Ross will be appearing at the New
York City Center for a five-night
concert series on April 24-29,
showcasing her “Endless Memories”
tour.
With a musical, songwriting,
acting and producing career that
spans over four decades, Ross
has influenced numerous artists,
including Beyoncé, Michael
Jackson, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry,
Jennifer Lopez and countless others.
Celebrating an endless legacy, Ross
has earned the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, the highest civilian honor,
Kennedy Center Honor, two stars
on Walk of Fame, and was declared
the most successful female artist in
history by the “Guinness Book of
World Records.” She also has been
inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame and received the Grammy
Lifetime Achievement Award. As
a Supreme, she helped pave the
way for other R&B stars to perform
mainstream. Her music and talent
has touched the lives of people
across the planet.
Diane Ross was born and raised
in Detroit, where she joined the
Primettes at age 15, along with
Mary Wilson, Florence Ballard and
Betty McGlown. The journey began
following a talent competition
victory in Ontario, followed by the
group then auditioning for Motown
Records. According to a biography
by Berry Gordy, he recalled heading
to a meeting when he heard Ross
singing “There Goes My Baby.”
Although he said “I stopped in my
tracks,” he advised them to come
back after graduation because of
their ages. In 1961, Gordy signed
them to the label on the condition
that they change the name of the
group. Ballard picked The Supremes,
and during the ‘60s they
became Motown’s most successful
act. To this day they remain one
of the world’s best-selling female
groups.
As the Supremes, the group enjoyed
12 #1 hit singles, including
“Where Did Our Love Go,” “You
Can’t Hurry Love,” “You Keep Me
Hanging On,” “Love Child” and
“Stop! In the Name of Love.”

In 1970, Ross left the
group and began
an epic solo career,
singing hits such as
“Ain’t No Mountain
High Enough,”
“Touch Me in the
Morning,” “I’m
Coming Out” and “Upside
Down.” She also embarked
on an acting career, where she
was nominated for an Academy
Award for her performance in
the film “Lady Sings the Blues.”
She also starred in “Mahogany,”
where the costumes were
designed by Ross herself, and
“The Wiz.”
In 1974, Ross became the first
African-American woman to cohost
the 46 Academy Awards.
She also sang the “Star Spangled
Banner” at the Super Bowl XVl.
Motown 25 in 1983 aired as a
monumental television special
honoring Motown, with Diana
Ross introducing Berry Gordy. It
included landmark performances
by artists such as Marvin Gaye,
Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie,
Smokey Robinson and Adam
Ant, who danced with Ross
during his showcase of “Where
Did Our Love Go.”
In 1984, Ross recorded
“Missing You,” a tribute
to Marvin Gaye, who had
died that year. It became an
international hit. She was also
anointed by Michael Jackson to
be an alternate guardian for his
children. Her final hit for Motown
became a collaboration with
Lionel Richie on the theme song
for the film “Endless Love.”
Aside from the fame and glory,
Ross
has also
raised five children,
including her daughter Tracee
Ellis Ross, who recently won a
Golden Globe Award. Ross also
has four grandchildren.
“The Queen of Motown” is
still loved and cherished by
all. She has been saluted at
Oprah Winfrey’s Legends Ball,
a three-day event celebrating
contributions to art and
entertainment. Ross was one
of 25 African-American women
saluted. She was also named one
of the Five Mighty Pop Divas
of the ‘60s. After her famous
concert in Central Park for a
Showtime special, a playground
was named in her honor called
Diana Ross Playground Located
inside Central Park at West 81st
Street and Central Park West.
The concert’s proceeds were
set to build that playground;
however, it was rained out in
the middle, and although Ross
tried to continue, the torrential
downpour made it impossible.
Ross made sure people left the
venue safely, and promised to do
it over the next day, and she held
true to her word. She also wound
up paying the $150,000 required
to build it, as the profits were
absorbed by having to repeat the
concert the following day.

Diana Ross
Now New York is fortunate to
have her back in the city for
five special nights of magical
splendor at New York City Center
for an astounding and eloquent
journey of “Endless Memories.”
Needless to say, one of the high
points of my career happened
when I was honored to be able
to interview Ross about her
upcoming performance.
It was quite refreshing when
sharing questions and answers
with her, because she didn’t go
on about herself. I feel it showed
great confidence in the fact that
she really knew who she was and
didn’t have to prove anything
different.
The very thought of your upcoming
appearance at the New York Center is
turning all of New York “Upside Down.”
Can you give us a tiny hint of what your
fans can expect?
Pure, authentic Diana Ross.
You’re an iconic singer coming to an iconic
city. After your famous concert in Central
Park, is there any special connection that
you have to New York?
I love New York! Remember the song
“New York State of Mind?” New York
is an energy. It’s a classy sophistication.
It’s alive 24/7. It’s magical. I think it’s
true that this city never sleeps. You can
be out at 4 a.m. in the morning, and
the streets are filled with people going
somewhere and doing things. Fantastic!
I do love the diversity and the different
cultures of New York. I love all the museums.
The great restaurants, so many
variations. I really love going to the
theater. Going shopping. I love Rizzoli’s
bookstore. I love the art world. And, of
course, I love the fashion world! I really
love that you can be a celebrity and
walk down the streets of New York, and
you’re just one of the millions of people
moving through the energy.
How would someone in the New York audience
get your “special attention”?
Let your hair down! And have fun.
Don’t be shy. Dance if you feel like it.
I see you, you see me!
How is it that at a time when today’s pop
crop can’t stay relevant for 50 minutes,
you have managed to remain relevant
for 50 years? What is your secret to
long-term success?
What secret? I don’t know.
Your questions make me laugh.

Do you believe that your
career would have ended up
as it did had you have started
out today as a new artist
trying to make it in today’s
Internet and social media
world?
That, I don’t know.
You have been honored
with many awards,
from the Presidential
Medal of Freedom to
having two stars on
the Hollywood Walk of
Fame to being named
“Female Entertainer of
the Century.” You are
a singer, an actress, a
producer, a mom, a
grandmother. Is there
anything that you
haven’t accomplished
that you still dream of
doing?
Yep!
Is there any song or
musical passage that
never fails to evoke
emotion?
The word “LOVE “ and
all its meanings.
Speaking of “Endless Memories,”
what do you feel was the instance that
changed the trajectory of your life?
I’ve always been on my path.
The journey has been
absolutely incredible.
Do you recall the proudest moment
of your career?
Oh, my! I’ve been singing and
dancing and loving music all my life.
Schedule
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 7:30pm
Friday, April 28, 2017 at 8:00pm
Ticket Information
Tickets, $59.50, $99.50, $149.50
(plus applicable service fees) available
at www.nycitycenter.org or by
calling CityTix at 212.581.1212
and in person at the New York
City Center Box Office located
on 55th St. (6th & 7th Ave).
Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 8:00pm

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The View UpStairs
BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
When the lights dim at the Lynn Redgrave Theatre at
Culture Project in New York City, all eyes are glued to the
cabaret, gay bar set, and the appearance of the handsome
Orlando-born, actor, singer and entertainer Jeremy Pope.
After speaking with Pope, I soon knew exactly why he was
cast in the role of Wes in "The View UpStairs.”
The tragic story of "Upstairs," where an act of arson
destroyed the lives of 32 people in a New Orleans gay bar in 1973, is a
sensitive and heartwarming portrayal of the characters who might have
frequented it.
A young, cocky fashion designer Wes, played by Pope from the year 2017, is
set to buy the property, cell phone in hand, and is magically transported back
in time to 1973, just before the fateful fire. There he meets the residents of the
bar and learns several valuable lessons.
The play stirs much emotion: a blast of comedy, a sense of pride and the
history of something that never should have happened, just like the Pulse
Nightclub disaster. Before leaving the theatre, you easily fell in love with the
characters, and knew them well, and mourned their deaths. However, survivor
Wes stood out as a tender, confused product of our society, who learned a
sobering tutorial on communication, interaction, history and love.
I feel like the play
portrays so much history
and knowledge of the
community, and is so
relevant now. How did you
get the part?
So, I auditioned for it back in
November. I read the script,
and it was weird, because
I didn’t know at the time
that the fire had happened
in 1973. So I was kind of
blown away by it. So I went
in and auditioned for Max
(the show’s writer), and I was
called back, and it just kind
of felt right. As I was reading
the character Wes, I saw the
opportunity for the character
to be over the top and funny,
but I knew that in order for
that to work we needed a
trade off of a character that
is sensitive and willing to
embrace being a character
that is going to change his
outlook by the end of the
play. I thought it was very
important to show this reality
of the character but also
stay grounded and find that
place of ability, truth and
honesty.
I thought that you were
just amazing in your role
of Wes, and you weren’t
too bad to look at either.
I’ll take that!
There are a lot of very
special cast members.
Have you bonded with any
of them?
I did. I think Nathan Lee
Graham is phenomenal
in the show, and just as a
person and a human he

was so good for me. He
had come up to me and
was praising me for my
work in a play that he saw
me in, and I was praising
him for his works, so initially
we bonded and respected
each other as artists. But
also the way he approached
the material, it was very
similar for me, because his
character and his off-thewall
crazy monologues that
are just so funny...the way
he was approaching it, I
could tell that it was from
such a sweet and honest
place, rather than, like, “I
wanna be funny.” I feel
like those are the greatest
comedians that find the
truth and honesty through it,
leaving you wanting more.
He is such a sweet person,
and we share a dressing
room. We’re always tuning
in before the show, and then
in the show our characters
only have a few moments
together. Also, my partner
Taylor is great to work with.
Across the board that is one
thing that I loved about this
piece, was that everyone
was just so open and had a
big heart, from the writer to
Nancy Ticotin, the mother,
who was just so open and
willing to dive into this piece.
I think we all knew that it
was something so special.
We checked all those egos
probably at the audition.
It was simply about let’s
just tell the story, from the
LBGTQ Community Center
audience to Broadway, to
whatever opportunity we
had. We knew that the story
was relevant right now, and
so important to get it out to
our peers, loved ones and
people we don’t know.
I originally thought the
play was a comedy. It was
funny; however, it was also
so sad.
I know. It’s beautiful for
me, because I know that
Max had been working on
this piece, and to turn such
a tragic event and give it
so much life and make it
exciting and thrilling…like
you said, a comedy where
you’re so warm being in this
bar with these patriots and
you’re riding this journey.
Sadly enough, I believe that’s
how it was in 1973, where
they had this secret place
where they could come and
be themselves. It was music
and all types of things. I feel
it’s how it would’ve been in
that time, and for so many
people to be taken away so
quickly...
Honestly, I didn’t know
about the history and
the fire either until I
interviewed Nathan and
Michael Longoria.
I think that another thing for
me was when I was reading
the script - I’m originally
from Orlando, and I was
home when the Pulse thing
happened, and some of my
classmates were involved,
and that just hit in a different
way for me. I live in New
York City, so I’m mostly here,
but I happened to be home
that weekend for a family
reunion. So as I was reading
the piece I was telling my
agent that I need to go in
for this, because it was for
me. It was for me, Jeremy.
This was so necessary to
give back to my friends and
the community. So many
people lost their lives, and
I was like, “We have to talk
about it.” For me, it feels like
therapy every night. Getting
to dig in to the story and see
how the audiences change,
and working with all the
characters that bring it to
life and make it fun to go to
work. And I think Max has
done such a beautiful job
creating the music that can
swell and make you feel. I
think that’s why we go to the
theater. Through our art, it’s
great for us to educate our
audience, which is exciting
and fun and very inspiring.
Did you have to prepare
for the role, and how did
you prepare?
I think I’m a little bit chill,
but it is fun to go from 0 to
100 real quick, and be sassy.
I know that in the rehearsal
space we created different
imagery, pictures on the
wall, the culture, so we got
to dive into that, and that
was exciting and fun. To
hear about what it was like,
what was legal and what
was not legal, and see how
similar things were then to
now. And the writer, Max,
with Trump being in office,
and some of the things
being said in the media
about politics, he would
come and change the lines
daily because something
happened. It was so crazy. I
thought, this is happening
now. So that was kind of fun,
to just jump on the journey
for that. A lot of the cast has
been doing it for years in the
workshops and readings to
kind of develop it.
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I just kind of hopped in. It’s been such a great
experience. It’s fun and it’s thrilling, and it’s so
important. It was hard for me in the beginning,
because I had moments where I just felt like
breaking down. It just felt so close to home. It
was special to me. I said, “Let’s work through
that,” and find a place where I could act that
out and tell this amazing story. That was the
preparation I think for me.
I think after the Orlando thing happened I
came back to New York and separated myself
as if it wasn’t so close to home. It touched
so many people, and it was so tragic to hear
about, the people that I loved from high
school. I was trying to avoid Facebook. One
day I had a breakdown with my mom. I was
home, and I just started crying and having a
panic attack. She asked what’s wrong, and I
think it was just that I wasn’t talking about it. It
was pent up. It was hard for me to try to go to
that place, because it was so real.
Theoretically, you could’ve been at Pulse
that night.
I could have. I had never been there myself,
but I could’ve been out. I live 15 minutes
away from where it happened. There were
helicopters, so many things. It was just crazy.
For me, I needed this piece right now. For
me, I needed this piece for the community. So
many people don’t know about it. I just feel
like it’s my job; it’s my duty. I believe inside
that I need to tell the story right now.
Well, you tell it very well. Besides the play,
is there anything else that you would like
to promote for yourself?
Yeah. A couple of weeks ago I released a new
single called “New Love.” I’ve been working
on some stuff and recording music. Now that
the show is open I can get back into going to
the studio and doing all those other exciting
things, all of the projects, and all of the things
we do as actors. I hope to be putting out an
album or an EP this year, but I wanna make
sure it’s done right. I do have my new single
out.
The View UpStairs is performed
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
at 7p.m., Fridays at 6:30 p.m. and 10
p.m., Saturdays at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
and Sundays at 6 p.m.
The show is at The Lynn Redgrave
Theater running through May 21 at
Culture Project (45 Bleecker Street,
New York, NY 10012). Tickets, which are
available atTheViewUpStairs.com, are
$45-90.
Student Rush tickets are available at
the box office prior to curtain for $35
(cash only).
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TRUVADA is a prescription medicine that can be
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I What is the most important information I should
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Before taking TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce your
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The once-daily prescription medicine that can help reduce the risk of getting
HIV-1 when used with safer sex practices.
• TRUVADA for PrEP is only for adults who are at high risk of getting HIV through sex.
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taking TRUVADA for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to help
reduce the risk of getting HIV-1 infection. This does not replace
talking to your healthcare provider about your medicine.
MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP
Before starting TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce
your risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
• You must be HIV-1 negative. You must get tested
to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1
infection. Do not take TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce
the risk of getting HIV-1 unless you are confirmed to
be HIV-1 negative.
• Many HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in
a person who has recently become infected.
Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include flu-like
symptoms, tiredness, fever, joint or muscle aches,
headache, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, night
sweats, and/or enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or
groin. Tell your healthcare provider if you have had a
flu-like illness within the last month before starting
TRUVADA for PrEP.
While taking TRUVADA for PrEP to help reduce
your risk of getting HIV-1 infection:
• You must continue using safer sex practices.
Just taking TRUVADA for PrEP may not keep you
from getting HIV-1.
• You must stay HIV-1 negative to keep taking
TRUVADA for PrEP.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you have a flu-like
illness while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
• If you think you were exposed to HIV-1, tell your
healthcare provider right away.
• If you do become HIV-1 positive, you need more
medicine than TRUVADA alone to treat HIV-1.
If you have HIV-1 and take only TRUVADA, your
HIV-1 may become harder to treat over time.
• See the “How to Further Reduce Your Risk”
section for more information.
TRUVADA may cause serious side effects,
including:
• Buildup of lactic acid in your blood (lactic
acidosis), which is a serious medical emergency
that can lead to death. Call your healthcare
provider right away if you have any of these
symptoms: weakness or being more tired than
usual, unusual muscle pain, being short of breath
or fast breathing, nausea, vomiting, stomach-area
pain, cold or blue hands and feet, feeling dizzy or
lightheaded, and/or fast or abnormal heartbeats.
• Severe liver problems, which in some cases can
lead to death. Call your healthcare provider right
away if you have any of these symptoms: your
skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow,
dark “tea-colored” urine, light-colored stools, loss
of appetite for several days or longer, nausea,
and/or stomach-area pain.
• Worsening of hepatitis B (HBV) infection. If
you have HBV and take TRUVADA, your hepatitis
may become worse if you stop taking TRUVADA.
Do not stop taking TRUVADA without first talking
to your healthcare provider, as they will need to
check your health regularly for several months.
You may be more likely to get lactic acidosis
or severe liver problems if you are female, very
overweight, or have been taking TRUVADA for
a long time.
ABOUT TRUVADA FOR PrEP (PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS)
TRUVADA is a prescription medicine used with
safer sex practices for PrEP to help reduce the risk
of getting HIV-1 infection in adults at high risk:
• HIV-1 negative men who have sex with men and
who are at high risk of getting infected with HIV-1
through sex.
• Male-female sex partners when one partner has
HIV-1 infection and the other does not.
To help determine your risk, talk openly with your
doctor about your sexual health.
Do NOT take TRUVADA for PrEP if you:
• Already have HIV-1 infection or if you do not
know your HIV-1 status.
• Take lamivudine (Epivir-HBV) or
adefovir (HEPSERA).

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF TRUVADA FOR PrEP
TRUVADA can cause serious side effects,
including:
• Those in the “Most Important Information
About TRUVADA for PrEP" section.
• New or worse kidney problems, including
kidney failure.
• Bone problems.
• Changes in body fat.
Common side effects in people taking TRUVADA for
PrEP include stomach-area (abdomen) pain, headache,
and decreased weight.
These are not all the possible side effects of TRUVADA.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any
new symptoms while taking TRUVADA for PrEP.
Your healthcare provider will need to do tests to
monitor your health before and during treatment
with TRUVADA for PrEP.
BEFORE TAKING TRUVADA FOR PrEP
Tell your healthcare provider if you:
• Have or have had any kidney, bone, or liver problems,
including hepatitis infection.
• Have any other medical conditions.
• Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
• Are breastfeeding (nursing) or plan to breastfeed. Do
not breastfeed if you become HIV-1 positive because
of the risk of passing HIV-1 to your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines
you take:
• Keep a list that includes all prescription and
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal
supplements, and show it to your healthcare provider
and pharmacist.
• Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist
about medicines that should not be taken with
TRUVADA for PrEP.
HOW TO TAKE TRUVADA FOR PrEP
• Take 1 tablet once a day, every day, not just
when you think you have been exposed to HIV-1.
• Do not miss any doses. Missing doses may increase
your risk of getting HIV-1 infection.
• You must practice safer sex by using condoms
and you must stay HIV-1 negative.
HOW TO FURTHER REDUCE YOUR RISK
• Know your HIV-1 status and the HIV-1 status
of your partners.
• Get tested for HIV-1 at least every 3 months
or when your healthcare provider tells you.
• Get tested for other sexually transmitted infections.
Other infections make it easier for HIV-1 to infect you.
• Get information and support to help reduce risky
sexual behavior.
• Have fewer sex partners.
• Do not share needles or personal items that can have
blood or body fluids on them.
GET MORE INFORMATION
• This is only a brief summary of important information
about TRUVADA for PrEP to reduce the risk of getting
HIV-1 infection. Talk to your healthcare provider or
pharmacist to learn more, including how to prevent
HIV-1 infection.
• Go to start.truvada.com or call 1-800-GILEAD-5
• If you need help paying for your medicine, visit
start.truvada.com for program information.
TRUVADA, the TRUVADA Logo, TRUVADA FOR PREP, GILEAD, the GILEAD Logo, and HEPSERA
are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies. All other marks referenced
herein are the property of their respective owners. Version date: April 2016
© 2017 Gilead Sciences, Inc. All rights reserved. TVDC0087 03/17

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Michael Urie
"Celebrating the New Season of Logo's Cocktails and Classics"
BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
Host of Logo's hit television series, Michael Urie's (Ugly Betty), adorable,
enthusiastic, smiling face, greeted those coming In celebration of "Cocktails
and Classics", season 4. The series has allowed us to re-visit our all-time
favorite movies, while Michael and his guest hosts, who can include the
"more than fabulous", Michael Musto, and RuPaul's Drag Race contestant,
Shangela, (D.J. Pierce), humorously and factually dissect each film, while
sipping specially made, themed cocktails.
Amidst the background of the up-scale, fashionable furniture showroom,
Calligaris. Michael Musto hosted a gala soirée, with guests including: Randy Jones (Village
People), Robin Byrd (cable TV pioneer), iHeart Radio/internet TV hosts, Jimmy Star and
Ron Russell, pop artist, Aaron Paul, fashion editor, Lynn Yaeger, Tym Moss (internet host/
entertainer), and many, others. It was complete with entertainment, lavish cocktails, and high
spirits....
I was compelled by his sun-shinning personality, to speak
with Michael Urie about the up-coming season, and what
films we could look forward to seeing.
Without giving all the
surprises away, what’s in
store this season?
We did “ Romy and
Michele’s High School
Reunion”, do you know that
movie?
I don’t
It’s a classic! It’s a more
modern classic. We
are sort of splitting up
80’s/90’s movie classics
and then some older
movies, true classics. We’re
doing, “Hairspray”, and
“Rosemary’s Baby”.
That’s my favorite movie
besides “Mommie
Dearest”.
We did “Mommie Dearest”
a couple of seasons ago.
We’ve got both “Sister Act”
movies. We’re doing our
first double feature. We’re
doing “Soap Dish”, which is
one of my favorite movies.
I know you’re going to
have Michael Musto on the
show...
Oh yeah, Michael, we
couldn’t do it without him.
He also by the way is a
“Showgirls” expert. We’re
doing “Showgirls” this year.
What about Shangela?
She’s back. Absolutely, and
D.J. her alter ego is there for
“Sister Act”. You love her,
don’t you?
With my whole heart!
I love her too. She is such
a complete talent, and the
sweetest, easy going, well
prepared ...she always has
something wonderful to say.
Isn’t she really, really
smart?
Yeah! What’s funny is she
didn’t know any of these
movies. She’s young.
What else?
Drew Droege will be there,
Matteo-lane, ....
What is your favorite move
of all times?
“Arthur”. The original
“Arthur”. It’s such a good
movie.
Have you ever done the
movie on the show?
No, but we should. I guess
it’s gay, it has Liza in it...
we should do it! Another
one that I really want to do
that we haven’t done yet...
we’ve gotten to do a lot of
movies like “The Poseidon
Adventure”, “Soap Dish”,
Clue”, and next year I’m
going to really fight for
“Death Becomes Her”, and
“Network”.
“Network” is one of the
best movies ever.
Ever!
Besides this, what are you
up to?
I’m doing a pilot for TV..we’ll
see...

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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
‘I’m Here’
at The Duplex, APRIL 17
Singer, songwriter and actress
Cheyenne Elliott will be showcasing
her enormous talent at
The Duplex Cabaret Theatre
(61 Christopher Street, NYC) on
Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
Elliott possesses a rare and
special gift. Besides being smart and
extremely beautiful, she can sing!
She has a voice like an angel and
a glamorous way of presenting it,
thereby making all who hear
her fall instantly in love. Aside from
her aptitude, she is the granddaughter
of the iconic Dionne Warwick
and cousin of the late Whitney
Houston. Put that all together
and you have a phenomenon
destined to reach the top.
I have followed Elliott’s success
for a couple of years now and was
pleasantly surprised to discover that
she has now branched out into the art
of musical theater. She also has been
studying acting and developing an
acting career. I spoke to her about
her new projects and her upcoming
performance at the Duplex.
What have you been up to
since we last spoke?
I’ve since been studying toward
and pursuing an acting career.
I’ve been studying at the worldrenowned
Susan Batson Studio,
which is located in the city. While
studying acting, I have been
going on a bunch of auditions
for different roles, a lot of theater
roles - mostly musicals - and
trying to break into that scene.
Susan Batson, my acting coach
and mentor, is renowned in the
industry. She has worked with many
stars, including the likes of Nicole
Kidman, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer
Lopez and Jamie Foxx. She’s really
amazing and very positive about
my future. She has really changed
my life.
f
Tell me about your upcoming
performance in New York.
On April 17 I’m doing a showcase
at The Duplex. It’s an hour show
of me and my musical director,
Rick Jensen, performing a
bunch of different medleys and
arrangements of songs - all
different styles and genres. I’m
excited about it. We’ve invited
lots of people from the industry,
including casting directors. It’s my
first full solo performance in New
York City, and my first cabaret show.
It’s kind of like my break into New
York and to show all these casting
directors and everybody what I’ve
been working on. My family loves
the title: “I’m Here.” It’s true…I AM
here and I’m READY to work!
I like it. It’s simple, and it makes
a statement. What types of
songs will you be performing,
Cheyenne?
It’s all covers. The setlist is a
surprise, but it contains a variety
of genres from Broadway tunes to
jazz, a little bit of rock, a few pop
songs, some old school hits and
some ‘60s classics. You need to
come see the show!

e
Well, you certainly are
very talented, and you
deserve it.
Thank you.
I heard that you were
recently in L.A.
My father lives there, so
I visit quite often. My
grandmother, Dionne,
also spends a lot of
time in Los Angeles. My
agents at CAA are also
there, so I do a lot of
auditions out there too.
I’m always back and forth.
While auditioning and
training for acting roles,
I have also been writing
my own music and
recording it for release
later this year. As a
singer and an actress, I
think that is why I am so
drawn to musical theater,
because it encompasses
both singing and acting.
Have you ever been to
The Duplex?
I’ve been to a couple
of rehearsals there,
and it’s so cute. Susan
Campanaro, my artistic
director, has performed
there multiple times; she
has a great connection
with The Duplex. She set
the whole thing up. I’m
really looking forward to
it. My goal for this show
is for [casting agents]
to see that I am ready
to be cast in something
and ready to do the work
that it entails. I would
love to be cast
in a musical.
“Wicked” is
my favorite
musical. I get a
lot of inspiration
from “Wicked,”
“The Waitress,”
“Kinky Boots,”
”On Your Feet,”
“Beautiful” and
“Hamilton.”
I could really
see myself cast
in all of these
contemporary
f
musicals.

e
Well, I’m really looking
forward to your debut.
Thank you again. It’s an
exciting time for me!
I’ve been following you
from the beginning.
I’m really excited for
you! It’s not out of the
realm of possibility that
the next time I try to
interview you that you’ll
be too busy and too
famous.
No, no…that will never
happen! You were one
of my first interviewers,
and Get Out! was my first
cover!
Cheyenne, there are a
lot of talented people
out there, but you have
something different, a
special talent that you
can’t learn.
Facebook.com/
OfficialCheyenneElliott
e
@cheyenne_elliott
@TheCheyElliott

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