Bevy of Queer Performers Added to Reopening Slate at Castro Theatre

"After the reopening residency by Sam Smith is done in March, Another Planet Entertainment has booked a slate of queer (and/or queer-friendly) performers for the Castro Theatre, in a clear gesture of good will toward the LGBTQ+ community in the neighborhood. "The Castro makes its grand return in a new era of programming that bridges cinematic tradition, live music, comedy, community gatherings and service to the LGBTQ+ communities for whom the venue is a treasured asset," APE's announcement says."

"On the lineup first, so far, on March 18, is contemporary R&B/hip hop singer-songwriter Amber Mark, and tickets for that show go on sale Friday, with a pre-sale starting Thursday, November 6. She'll be followed by sensation (and Season 2 winner) Alaska Thunderfuck, also just known as Alaska, who'll be performing on Friday, March 20 tickets for that also go on sale Friday, November 7, with an artist's pre-sale that starts Wednesday, November 5 at 10 am."

"April 8 will bring gay comedians Matt Rogers and Dave Mizzoni with a live version of their Gayme Show! And on April 11, the one and only Alyssa Edwards will be performing, bringing more drag energy to the stage in its reopening months. Other queer-centric bookings include lebsian comedian Jessica Kirson (April 26); cast member, bestselling author, podcaster, comedian, and celebrit"

Another Planet Entertainment scheduled a multi-month slate of queer and queer-friendly performers at the Castro Theatre following Sam Smith's March residency. The bookings feature contemporary R&B and hip-hop, drag performers, queer musicians, and LGBTQ+-aligned comedians, with specific March and April dates announced and ticket pre-sales detailed. The programming aims to bridge cinematic tradition, live music, comedy, and community gatherings while serving LGBTQ+ communities who value the venue. The lineup includes Amber Mark, Alaska Thunderfuck, 49th & Main, Father John Misty, Perfume Genius, Tycho, Matt Rogers, Dave Mizzoni, Alyssa Edwards, and additional queer-centric acts.

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