Orville Peck, the gay country singer known for his distinctive fringed mask, is set to play the Emcee in a Broadway revival of Cabaret, unmasking his face for the first time. This role has been a long-held dream for Peck, who emphasizes that the performance is about respect and integrity, rather than personal flair. Peck has a rich theatrical background and sees this as a return to his roots. His recent collaboration with The Wiggles also highlights his commitment to LGBTQ+ representation, further enhancing his artistic identity.
The mask is part of my expression personally as an artist and a very big personal part of me. But I'm here to play this role and to bring respect and integrity and hopefully a good performance to it.
The nature of the character allows for complete freedom of individual expression. It can be portrayed through such a vast range of emotions, perspectives and performance styles. That kind of freedom is every actor's dream.
I grew up in the theatre and worked as an actor and dancer for many years before pivoting to music so it is very full circle for me.
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