Zachary James Out on Stage

Zachary James Out on Stage

From This Way Out: The International LGBTQ Radio Magazine by This Way Out Radio

April 28, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Brian DeShazor interviews Out Opera and Broadway actor Zachary James about his career and current roles while discussing significant LGBTQIA+ news.

This Way Out’s Brian DeShazor talks with Out Opera and Broadway actor Zachary James about his roles in Philip Glass’ Akhnaten, Broadway, and being out on stage. In addition to his current role as Amenhotep III in the Olivier and Grammy-Award winning production of Akhnatan, he's played roles as Lurch in The Addams Family on Broadway, Abraham Lincoln in The Perfect American, Hades in the West End production of Hadestown. James was named one of the 30 most influential LGBTQIA+ artists in Opera by Operawire. And in NewsWrap: Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ law ruled illegal as a new leader faces pressure to reform, the U.S. Supreme Court takes up a religious rights clash over queer families, Australia lifts blood donation restrictions for gay and bi men, Tennessee declares “Nuclear Family Month” to counter Pride, a trans custody case sparks international intervention, and a Trump photo-op goes off-script. Reported this week by Michael LeBeau and Michael Taylor Gray. Those stories and more when you find “This Way Out" for the week of April 27, 2026. Join our family of listener-donors today at thiswayout.org/donate/.

People in this episode

Host: Brian DeShazor

Guest: Zachary James

Topics covered

  • LGBTQIA+ representation
  • theater
  • opera
  • current events
  • legal issues
  • blood donation
  • family rights

Keywords

  • Zachary James
  • Akhnaten
  • Broadway
  • LGBTQIA+
  • opera
  • current events
  • legal issues
  • blood donation
  • family rights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Operawire

Books & works: Akhnaten, The Addams Family, The Perfect American, Hadestown

Places: Hungary, U.S., Australia, Tennessee, Trump

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