ApexNomad

I LOVE gay bears!!! All of them. In my opinion, a gay bear is the kind of man who doesn’t just walk into a room—he claims it. Broad-shouldered and grounded, there’s an earthy confidence in the way he carries himself, like someone who’s weathered storms and come out stronger. His body isn’t carved from marble—it’s built from experience, from comfort in his own skin. A belly, thick thighs, strong arms wrapped in coarse hair—he’s the kind of man you want to fall asleep on and wake up tangled in. He smells like leather, cedar, and a hint of danger—equal parts protector and provocateur. His laugh is deep, his gaze disarming. He doesn’t need to perform masculinity—he is masculinity, in all its raw, sensual, vulnerable glory. And when he touches you, it’s not hurried or hollow. It’s deliberate. It’s possession with tenderness. A bear doesn’t just make you feel wanted. He makes you feel safe—and that, in a world that constantly asks queer men to shrink themselves, is the ultimate seduction.

Because it’s never too late to live in truth. Even at 83, shedding shame or secrecy can be liberating—not just for him, but for others who see it and feel less alone. Visibility always matters. Especially now!

Seems like an odd choice to spin a musical out of. Admittedly, I’ve never watched the show so I can’t really say. Only read about and seen a few clips.

I love low hanging fruit. 😉

Yes, I binged it over two days and didn’t care for it. I wanted to like it, especially with the cast, but it just didn’t land. The same tired troupe of gay couples in open relationships—yes, they exist (and it’s perfectly fine!!), but it felt overdone and uninspired. Why not show me one of the hetero couples in an open relationship and see how that goes. None of the relationships felt earned or emotionally grounded. It was trying to be profound but ended up feeling hollow.

What a loss. 👀

I forgot to talk about the set in my review. This is perhaps the best I have ever seen the circle in the square for a production. I’m trying to remember the ones I’ve seen there. What they did here was amazing!!

Why is he hosting this? His time could be better spent writing a sequel to Fire Island.

Have you seen it with Titus Burgess? He’ll be taking over again.

Love Conrad! He’s wonderful.

Maybe that was true a few decades ago, but Broadway today is a different ecosystem. For directors, it’s not just about talent or even past success—it’s about the alchemy of money, branding, relationships, investor confidence, and timing. Lightning in a bottle doesn’t strike twice without a whole team trying to manufacture the storm. Dreams don’t die—but they do get optioned, reworked, and focus-grouped into oblivion. And with corporations like Disney and powerhouse production companies dominating the field, even veteran directors are often sidelined unless they come attached to a brand or IP—and those brands leave very little room for true creative expression.

“Genoveva” isn’t a widely recognized slang term or euphemism in English or gay culture—it’s a Spanish/Portuguese female name (like Genevieve in English). In this context, it seems to be used as a personal code or nickname. For what, I’m not sure. He also spells Fuck with three Ks.

A newspaper? At his age?

Bc they’re expecting The Producers-level hit. That’s never going to happen again. That’s lightening in a bottle.

I get why shows do projections. Very rarely do projections add anything. But I am old school, and the amount of money I’m paying to see some of these shows, I want a set.

They didn't nominate anyone from Tarzan and they flew across trees too. This should have been a lesson.

👆🏻 ^^^^^

I went to see Redwood on Broadway because, well, Idina Menzel. I figured even if the story didn’t land, her voice would carry the show. Not even she could save it. The plot—a grieving woman climbing a tree to find herself—felt thin and forced, like a Hallmark card stretched into two hours. The music blurred together, and by the third power ballad, I was ready to leaf. It was visually pretty—if you like a massive tree trunk in the center of the stage—but emotionally? Totally sappy. I went in hoping to be moved and left stuck in the branches of a show that just didn’t grow. (That’s all the puns I have folks.) Redwood Sets Early Closing Date on Broadway PLAYBILL.COM Idina Menzel stars in the musical at the Nederlander Theatre.

Time’s a luxury we all can’t afford to waste, so why keep engaging with someone who doesn’t seem to value it? It’s like giving your energy to something that’s never going to give back.

This is not a common trait with providers.

I think these are the categories to watch. There was an incident with Nicole some months back about a tweet or something I recall reading about. I think it ruffled some feathers. If voters want an excuse, they will use that. I thought she gave a brilliant performance. Absolutely stunning. Audra was electrifying! Also terrific. She’s a beloved figure in the community. Will voters extend her record or give another woman her first Tony? I think the roles are very different and demanding in their own right. In a perfect world, Megan Hilty should have won a Tony by now. And Helen J Shen should have been nominated.

I predict Smash will be the first to close. It needed Tony love and didn’t get it. Maybe Happy Ending is the little engine that could. I see this show really benefiting from today’s nominations. It has great word of mouth already (as it should - great show). And I think Darren Criss could pull an upset over Jonathan Groff for best actor.

I’m sorry for your loss my friend. What a blessing to have 42 years though. I like your idea. Crazy, yes. LOL but we’re entitled at our age.

What a fantastic show. Jonathan Groff delivered a truly mesmerizing performance—raw, nuanced, and magnetic from start to finish. Coming off the heels of last year’s triumph in Merrily We Roll Along, it’s remarkable to see him bring such a different kind of brilliance to the stage once again. A back-to-back Tony win wouldn’t surprise me in the least. I have always loved the music of Bobby Darin, and Just in Time honors it with both reverence and freshness. The arrangements are lush, the storytelling personal, and the entire production just glides. This show is a love letter to Darin’s legacy—and with Groff at the center, it’s unforgettable.