About this episode

Jess Rothschild interviews playwright Charles Busch about his experiences with various celebrities and the theater scene.

Jess is joined by playwright and "male actress" CHARLES BUSCH! Topics include: ROSIE O'DONNELL producing the disastrous Boy George musical 'Taboo,' performing at The Duplex in the late 70s, becoming close with JOAN RIVERS, the chaos of interviewing LIZA, working with NATASHA LYONNE, and how 'Vampire Lesbians of Sodom' became one of the longest-running Off-Broadway plays of all time. ⭐ Night of 1000 Judys: June 1 @Joe's Pub * all donations benefit The Ali Forney Center * ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island

People in this episode

Host: Jess Rothschild

Guest: CHARLES BUSCH

Topics covered

• theater
• musicals
• celebrity interviews
• LGBTQ history
• Off-Broadway

Keywords

• Charles Busch
• Rosie O'Donnell
• Joan Rivers
• Liza
• Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
• Off-Broadway
• Night of 1000 Judys

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Ali Forney Center

Books & works: Vampire Lesbians of Sodom

Places: The Duplex, Joe's Pub

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