Titanique, on Broadway

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The show is being hailed as "the gayest show on Broadway." How is this a gay board, and there isn't a solid thread on Titanique?

I was taken recently, not knowing anything about it. I never heard of it. I was surprised to learn about its history. It debuted in Los Angeles in December 2017, and it seems to have been touring ever since. It's already been a hit Off Broadway.

Three friends are the creators. Tye Blue directs, Marla Mindelle plays Celine Dion, and Constantine Rousouli plays Jack. All three are listed as producers.

The show is extremely campy, with a very fun concept. Celine Dion shows up at the Titanic museum, and shares her side of the story (as if she was there), using her song catalogue to re-live James Cameron's famous movie. It is really something to behold.

On Broadway, Frankie Grande (Ariana's gay brother) is playing Victor Garber, and the performance is delicious, especially if you enjoy a cute, petite, skinny twink. Jim Parsons (in quasi drag) is playing Ruth DeWitt Bukater, Rose's mother. And the fabulous Deborah Cox is playing Molly Brown. The incredible Layton Williams, who won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in the West End production, plays Tina Turner and the Iceberg. So funny.

The audience are members of a cult. I haven't experienced energy like this since the early days of Rent. Multiple standing ovations.

The Broadway run is a limited engagement, ending in July.

Personally, I fell in love with Constantine Rousouli. So talented, and very sexy.