On October 13, 2018, the Canadian Opera Company presented the highly anticipated world premiere of Hadrian by composer Rufus Wainwright and librettist Daniel MacIvor. The opera recounts the epic love story of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his young lover, Antinous. Erased by history, their story is reclaimed for the 21st century by its creators in a … Continue reading
Nothing says PRIDE MONTH better than listening to Rufus Wainwright and Kristin Chenoweth belt out HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN, It’s a track from Wainwright’s new album Rufus at Capitol Studios that he recorded to celebrate MIss Garlands 100th Birthday this month. For more details of the album and Wainwright’s tour check out https://queerguru.com/rufus-wainwright-and-guests-celebrate-judy-garlands-100th-birthday/ … Continue reading
If you have been following QUEERGURU closely recently, you will know that this is PTown’s annual Bear Week. It’s one of the largest, busiest theme weeks in Provincetown, attracting tens of thousands of men and hosting dozens of parties and shows. It is also one of the friendliest crowds to invade the town that even people … Continue reading
Rufus Wainwright has a plan. A very good ine that is to ensure that we can all hear him live during the Covid lockdown. The celebrated queer American/Canadian singer/songwriter has recorded nine albums and he is doing a series of Livestream concerts from his Laurel Canyon home where he sings them all. “Special times … Continue reading
This year marks the 100th Birthday of Judy Garland and who better to celebrate it than Rufus Wainwright. Back in 2006 the singer/songwriter recreated Garland’s April 23, 1961, concert, often considered “the greatest night in show business history”. Garland’s 1961 double album, Judy at Carnegie Hall, a comeback performance with more than 25 … Continue reading