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Return To Camp! The Movie Musical Sequel You’ve Been Waiting For!
In 2003, a mini phenomenon occurred in the lives of young theater nerds everywhere (this writer included) in the form of the movie, Camp. This independent film starring soon to be Broadway stars Sasha Allen (Hair) and Robin de Jesús (In the Heights, La Cage aux Folles) told the story of teens finding their tribe, passion, and voice at a theater camp amid their own personal turmoil of adolescence and self-discovery. And now- THERE’S GONNA BE A SEQUEL!!!!!
Writer-director Todd Graff announced this week that Camp 2: Freaks in Nature will start production next year. The hope is that the film will feature as many of the original cast that is interested and available as well as present some new faces. Already confirmed are Tony Award winners Donna Murphy (Passion, The King and I), and Patti LuPone (Evita, Gypsy) in a Dreamgirls fantasy sequence.
The inspiring thing about films like Camp is that they serve to encourage young people who feel alone or isolated or misunderstood to follow what drives them. It also shows that there are people in the world who will accept you for who you are, even if they aren’t necessarily around you right now. Camp also provided us with some utter vocal SLAYAGE!!!
While we patiently await the sequel, here is Sasha Allen with the opening number from Camp (originally from The Gospel at Colonus) and Tiffany Taylor with the show-stopping “Here’s Where I Stand” by composer Michael Gore and lyricist Lynn Ahrens.
“How Shall I See You Through My Tears”
“Here’s Where I Stand”
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Tituss Burgess Has New Music, A New Movie, & No Time For Mess + The Preacher’s Wife Musical Update
On Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Tituss Burgess gave us an update on his musical adaptation of the 1996 movie, The Preacher’s Wife – starring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. On the late-night talk show, a viewer called in to ask if there had been any updates regarding the show and Burgess shared that:
“ We are very close to signing with a hot-shot producer in New York, which means that the show is closer to appearing in London or here. But there’s also a recent development which could delay it for the better. You’ll find out about it later”
So not only do we know that the musical is still on its way to bless us, but there is an announcement about the show on the way! If you ask me, this is incredibly exciting. Tituss Burgess’ career has gone from stage to screen, and his abilities as an actor and singer are undeniable. Knowing that we are closer to seeing his skills as a musical theatre composer is mad exciting. Watch a clip from the interview above.
While we wait for The Preacher’s Wife Musical, listen to Burgess’ newly released EP Saint Tituss. Burgess sings his face off as he skillfully talks about issues that are personal and political — all while wrapping things up with a joyous celebration of resilience as positivity. He also has two songs that feature Daniel J. Watts including the single 45
He also has a new movie on the way. “Dolemite Is My Name” starring Eddie Murphy along with Burgess, Mike Epps, Chris Rock, & more will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. A national release date has not been set as of yet but is sure to be on its way.
While discussing the new movie during the same interview, Cohen asked Burgess about his relationship with Murphy. The way Cohen presented the question insinuates there might have been a problem between the two because of a ‘problematic past with the gays’ on Murphy’s part. The response given by Burgess is swift and loaded with “you tried it, but you won’t get me”:
“He wasn’t problematic for Tituss. We had a wonderful time. We talked about Dreamgirls and he should have won the Oscasr, I believe. He was great. Any troubles he may have had with gay people I guess are gone because he loved me.”
and this is why we live.
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