Ahead of his show “The Naked Truth” at the Parkway Theater on November 2, 2024, John Waters discusses his love for Minneapolis and the legacy of Divine with Twin Cities Queer Scene’s “Derek Please!” Columnist Derek Murawski-Harguth
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Archive Review: John Waters’ 2022 “Halloweener” at The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis
The 2022 show left its audience members exhilarated, as well as optimistic for Waters’ future in film.
Archive Review: John Waters Confronts 2023 at The Parkway Theater
John Waters is bringing his “trash” comedic sensibility into the 2020s with vigor. He’s facing the reality of “Pink Flamingos” playing on the Turner Classics cable TV channel. He says it comes across worse to audiences today. As if the drag queen Divine eating dog excrement wasn’t enough of a shocker in 1972.
Archive Review: John Waters' 2024 Show The Naked Truth Wows At Minneapolis’ The Parkway Theater
This past Saturday night, November 2, John Waters — the undisputed king of trash cinema — graced the stage of Minneapolis’ The Parkway Theater with his latest one-man show, The Naked Truth. Waters’ show is a provocative, sometimes surprisingly tender exploration of his life, career, and queer perspective on the world. The show is an edgy, yet crowd-pleasing, must-see for Waters fans and newcomers alike.
Interview: Gottmik is “Gorge”
I recently spoke to RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 finalist Gottmik about her time on the show, New York Pride, and more.
Symone at Flip Phone XXL: Pride 2021
DJ Fancy Restaurant performed throughout the night with a fiery mix of ‘00s, ‘10s, and modern pop, all building up to RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 winner Symone’s appearances.
Gottmik at Flip Phone XXL: Pride 2021
Stunning performances by local drag excellence. A headlining showstopper from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 finalist Gottmik. This is Flip Phone XXL: Pride at the iconic Minneapolis venue First Avenue.
Interview: The Rosé Has Something to Say
I chatted with Rosé about her new music, tour and RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Review: The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Special
The colorful set design, the brilliant writing and the impeccable directing by BenDeLaCreme herself are just a few ways this special soars.
Review: Mean Girls Brings Its Enduring Legacy to the Orpheum Theatre
The pop culture phenomenon is now an on-point, socially relevant musical.