(OUTVIEW @ 4) FOUR Years of Idol Tour Coverage!

Dixon (w/MK) in 2012

This Week is OUTview's 4th Anniversary, and we Celebrate our 4th Anniversary and revisit our accomplishments and some of the Best Moments!

Today we focus on the American Idol Tour Exclusives. OUTview has been the Only Gay Outlet (In The Pacific NW) allowed back stage for 4 years in row.  I have interviewed over 15 Finalists in the last 4 yrs and Most didn't have a career (Siobhan Mangus) and some did (Kris Allen) and others are Rising (Colton , Stefano). 

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(OUTview @ 4) The DIRECTORS!

Undertow's Fuentes-Leon in 2010 at SLGFF

This Week is OUTview's 4th Anniversary, and we Celebrate our 4th Anniversary and revisit our accomplishments and some of the Best Moments!

Today we focus on The Directors. After 4 years of 2 Film Festivals we got to chat with some of the Top Directors in Queer Cinema.

I need to thank my Contributors Sara Michelle Fetters, Nikki Lee Taylor, and Ethan McMahon Plus My Camera crew, Stewart Nelsen, Chad Bystrom and Zheng Wang.

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(OUTview @4) The HUNKS!

Vaughn (w/MK)

This Week is OUTview's 4th Anniversary, and we Celebrate our 4th Anniversary and revisit our accomplishments and some of the Best Moments!

Today we focus on The HUNKS, I got to cozy up with or Interview.  (see More Photos below)

Jaymes Vaughn (Reality Star and Chippendale) -2011

James Preston ( A & F Model and Star of Joshua Tree, 1951) -2012

Nick Adams (the Bod of Broadway) -2011

Francois Sagat (French Porn Star) -2011

Murray Bartlett (Soap Stud)- 2011

Joe Conti (Cub in Bear City)-2010 

Chris Salvatore (Recording Artist and Star of EO3,4, and 5) -2010

Matt Zarley (Recording Artist)-2010

(OUTVIEW @ 4) the EXCLUSIVES!

This Week is OUTview's 4th Anniversary, and we Celebrate our 4th Anniversary and revisit our accomplishments and some of the Best Moments!

Today we focus on The EXCLUSIVES,  our Interviews that were granted based on sheer determination or Offered based on our increasing Visibility.  (see More Photos below)

(MK SCOTT) From Hedwig to Drag Race: MK's Chat with (the Man behind) Jinkx Monsoon!

by MK Scott

Seattle Based Actor and Drag Superstar, Jinkx Monsoon is on the verge of Super Stardom. This Past Month, Monsoon was seen on the Seattle Stage in Delacreme's  'Homo for the Holidays', and Balagan's 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch", which is closing this weekend. On Monday, Monsoon makes her national TV Debut on Season 5 of Rupaul's Drag Race. As Actor, Jerick Hoffer, it is about his craft. So I caught up with the Man about his creation and How he is Handling his busy schedule and what to expect on Drag Race.

Theater Re-view: SRT's American Buffalo is a MUST-SEE 'Dirty' Classic!

SRT

by MK Scott 

American Buffalo is a modern Day Classic, and as Part of its 50th Anniversary season now being performed on the Seattle Repertory Theater stage. 

American Buffalo is a 1975 play by American playwright David Mamet which had its premiere in a showcase production at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. After two more showcase productions, it opened on Broadway on February 16, 1977. Critic Frank Rich called it "one of the best American plays of the last decade." In 1996, I saw the Film on cable starring Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Franz, and Sean Nelson.

Theater Re-view: Rising Star, Hoffer is Phenomenal as Hedwig!

Balagan

by MK Scott

Seattle has a Rising Star and even the people at LOGO know it. Jinkx Monsoon (the Talent of Jerick Hoffer) will be competing on season 5 of Rupaul's Drag race, but before the premiere, Hoffer wowed an Audience this past Thursday in Balagan Theater/STG Presents production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at Seattle's Moore Theater.

Hoffer has taken over the role in a new production after over a decade, when another rising star, Nick Garrison had first played the title role (Garrison last played Hedwig in a 2009 Chicago production).

Hoffer as Hedwig is Phenomenal and Multidimensional as he Plays multiple roles and his singing voice is pitch perfect going from Ballads to a Glam rock star.

Concert RE-view; It was 'Ladies Night' at Sno Casino and a Kool 'Celebration' with the Gang!

by MK Scott

Remembering back to New Year's Eve 1980, and watching Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, My strongest memory was the 'Celebration' of the new decade with the song, "Celebration" by the group, Kool and the Gang. 33 years later I am seeing this group and hearing this song!

Kool and the Gang played this past Friday at the Snoqualmie Casino near Seattle. The audience made up of mostly women and an over 40 crowd, stayed in their seats mostly during such hit Ballads as Cherish, Joanna, Fresh, and Misled, as well as their older funkier, Jungle Boogie and Hollywood Swinging.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with IDOL Season 11 Finalists, Elise and Deandre!

by MK Scott

With Season 12 of American Idol starting up, I want to take you back to July 2012 when for the 4th year in a row, OUTscene  NW was the only EXCLUSIVE Gay outlet in the NW to cover the American Idol Tour. Of course the first choice would have been the Current Idol himself, Phillip Phillips. Since he was un-available, I was happy to chat with 2 of my Faves, Elise Testone and DeAndre Brackensick. Plus a Chance encounter! 

(MK SCOTT) EXCLUSIVE: MK Chats with Writer/Director/Star, Matt Riddlehoover about 'SCENES from a GAY MARRIAGE', Now on DVD!

by MK Scott

This Past October at the Seattle Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, I had a chance to see the film, 'Scenes from a Gay Marriage' and a chance to chat with the Writer, Director and Star, Matt Riddlehoover. Matt's inspiration is Woody Allen and it show in his latest. The Film is now out on DVD. 

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Daniel Hernandez about Saving Gabby Giffords Life, 2 yrs ago Today!

by MK Scott

2 years ago Today, former Arizona, congresswoman, Gabby Giffords was one of many that were gunned down. If it hadn't been for her Gay Intern it would have been worse. In June 2011, I ran into LGBT Rights Activist and 'Hero', Daniel Hernandez, Jr at Seattle Pridefest and asked about being asked as Grand Marshall for the Seattle Pride Parade and doesn't consider himself a Hero, even though he saved Gabby Giffords Life!  

 

(MK SCOTT) Best of 2012 plus MK's Favorite INTER-view of the year!

In 2012, MK Scott showcased his work in both Print and Video Interviews with some of  the Best Personalities in Gay Culture.  Here are MK's Top 5 Posts, according to our Readers (Based on Page Views.) Plus MK's Personal Favorite of the year!

MK w/ Gayby's Lisecki

5. Director and STAR of "GAYBY", Jonathan Lisecki! 

4. EXCLUSIVE 'BEAR-HUG' with Bear City 2's, Stephen Guarino and Greg Gunter! 

3. EXCLUSIVE 'Joint' INTER-view with DTLA Stars, Danny Roberts and Julie Goldman! 

2. Model James Preston, Co-star and Director discuss James Dean in Joshua Tree, 1951! 

(Best of 2012) the TOP 5 Columns on OUTscene!

In 2012, OUTview and OUTscene went back to its Roots and brought more columns from different Views and different parts of the world, so Here are our Top 5 COLUMNS, according to our Readers (Based on Page Views.)

5. INTO THE LIGHT

4. JESSE on the BRINK

3. MK SCOTT

2. MOVIE FREAK

(OUTscene TV) Planning a Holiday Party or Wedding? Meet Event Guru, Count Kody!

Andrea

by MK Scott

Count Kody’s passion is Entertainment Design and Event Planning. He creates magical realities, devoting his many skills to each project, no matter how intimate or how grand, how whimsical or opulent.

He balances his artistic attributes with his natural practical abilities in project management. As Count Kody says, "Beautifully designed events, from the most intimate dinner to the largest gala, bring joy into the world. My mission is to create joyful experiences every day during every season. Last month I chatted with Kody in this exclusive look at his Style to make the stunning display, even on a Budget.

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK remembers Holiday Legends Eartha Kitt and Rosemary Clooney!

Kitt's method (in 2004) of seducing young men: Champagne!

By MK Scott

Since it is Christmas, I remember 2 of the greatest Legends I had the opportunity to meet that both have contributed to the Holiday in a Big way. 

Tuesday marks the 4th anniversary of the passing of Eartha Kitt (Who is known for the classic, 'Santa Baby') and I remember meeting her as she performed at Seattle's Jazz Alley in 2004. After the show, I made way to her dressing room and was greeted by her publicist, "Are you Mr. Scott?". I said "Yes". The publicist then added, "We have been expecting you!"

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK chats with Director and Stars of Joshua Tree, 1951!

by MK Scott, (with Photographer, Zheng Wang)

I saw this film and met the cast at The  Seattle International Film Festival, this past May. This week it is making its  Los Angeles County Theatrical Run, 12th - 18th December / Long Beach Art Theatre / Tickets
*Filmmakers and cast in attendance.

  SIFF hosted its World Premiere of Matthew Mishory's"Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean", . The details the time  where he was a student at UCLA and his relationship with his Roommate, and other. The Film stars former Abercrombie and Fitch Model, James Preston as Dean, and  Dan Glenn as "The Roommate". I chatted with Preston, Glenn, and Mishory about the film. 

(OUTscene TV) CLASSIC: MK's Chat with GAYBY Writer/Director/Star, Jonathan Lisecki, Coming to DVD on 12/11!

by MK Scott

One of the Best Gay films at SIFF 2012 was the full- length version of a short from 2010. 'GAYBY' re-teams Jenn Harris and Matthew Wilkas, with Writer/Director, Jonathan Lisecki who also has a supporting role. This Film is coming out on DVD on 12/11! Lisecki is also nominated for a Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay.

SYNOPSIS:
Broadway actor Matthew Wilkas (“Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark”) co-stars with the hilarious Jenn Harris as a gay guy and his straight best friend who decide to have a baby together — the old-fashioned way! Hilarious, sexy, wacky and romantic, this perfectly told New York tale from writer-director-star Jonathan Lisecki follows the travails of Jen and Matt all the way to one of the happiest happy endings you’ve ever seen. Cast also includes Adam Driver (HBO’s “Girls”) and Dulé Hill (“Psych”)!

Gayby has a runtime of 89 minutes and is not rated.

 I sat down with Lisecki the day after the Gay-la screening at SIFF 2012.

CONCERT RE-view: SMC returns to its Campy Best for 'Baby, its Cold outside'!

courtesy of SMC

by MK Scott

It is that time of year again when the Seattle Men's Chorus brings out the Yultude and Gay apparel for it annual Holiday Concert.

As a former SMCer, it is hard not to be objective, but I try to separate what happens onstage as completely different to any of the Backstage drama. (No Comment)

First of all, I have been seeing the Holiday concerts for the most part in 14 years. Some have been too serious, traditional, Political, Uneven, Campy. The last 2 years have been uneven with too much (Big Bang Theory skit in 2011) or Not enough (Glee skit in 2010). This year was a nice mix of Camp and Fun, the theme of heading to the tropics was captured throughout the show.

THEATER RE-view: SRT's Updated, 'Inspecting Carol', MORE Parody than CLASSIC!

Budget cuts leads to this!

by MK Scott

I had heard some good things about Daniel Sullivan's Inspecting Carol, written and produced on the Seattle Rep's stage in 1991. If you recall at that time, Jesse Helms was going on the attack to cut funding from the NEA  (National Endowment for the Arts).  The Play tells the tale of how ARTS Organizations were (and still are) struggling and had to jump over the hoops to change from traditional to Experimental to Contemporary.

Now that 'Inspecting Carol' has returned to the SRT Stage, the play still had to change with the times. When I heard of the plot, I assumed it would be like the Classic Michael Frayn Farce, 'Noises Off'. However 'Carol' really isn't in the same league. It is clearly a Parody of 'A Christmas Carol' with a silly behind the scenes story thrown in.

BROADWAY: “Spider-Man Turn off the Dark” celebrates two-year anniversary!

 

And they said it wouldn’t last! Well, it has and BroadwayWorld.com has all kinds of photos of the second anniversary performance and celebration for the musical Spider-Man Turn off the Dark which is still going strong on the Great White Way.

I personally reviewed the show on Broadway in 2011, and gave it a rave.

Thought you might enjoy these pics of leading man Reeve Carney. 

MK poses with Reeve in 2011