Guitar-playing singer of yesteryear meets lesbian lover in charming production
LGBT themes well represented among 80-odd performances slated
āIn the Closetā ranges from poignant to repetitious despite noble intent
Stellar cast, fiery solos bring classic Alice Walker tale to life
Jake Shearsā debut toys with country, blues and disco touches
Robert Perdziola brings period detail to clothes for Signatureās āPassionā
Creative team aims to give audiences something unexpected with classic camp material
āThe Color Purpleā returns to Kennedy Center; Synetic tackles āOzā
Out actor Jamison Scott among cast
1940ās-set musical follows three sailors on shore leave