Taylor Mac's queer musical revolution explodes
Plus: Lurie's big problem, Mexico City's eye-popping Día de Muertos, Hi-NRG and AIDS in 'On the Floor'
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Today's headlines:
Taylor Mac’s queer songbook is built to last
By Emily Wilson
Stage icon's one-night splash at Curran Theatre promises heart-first resistance for a too-tough world.
Mayor Lurie has a big problem
By Tim Redmond
The voters gave him everything he wanted. Now he has to govern with no excuses.
With a Hi-NRG burst, ‘On the Floor’ dives again into queer nightlife and the AIDS crisis
By Brendan McHugh
Maria Silk and Théophylle Dcx's revamped dance piece returns, radiating fresh energy and spectral links.
Día de Muertos in Mexico City lit up with axolotls, zombies, and a giant Catrina
By Jon Bauer and Patty Riek
Another world's worth of creative costumes, colorful expression, community spirit at capital's sprawling celebration
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