A GORGEOUS SHOW!
An absolutely do-not-miss show at Playhouse 46 at St. Luke‘s, Make Me Gorgeous! is the reworking of several books by Kenneth aka Kate Marlowe, who has been described as one of the gayest and most openly homosexual personalities of the late 50s and early 60s. Make Me Gorgeous! is the fabulous and incredible story of Marlowe, an oft-overlooked trailblazer in LGBTQ history. Written by Donald Horn and starring as Marlowe the triple-threat wonder Wade McCollum, who also contributed additional material, this is not only one of the best Off-Broadway shows happening right now, but one of the best one-man shows I have seen. Playhouse 46 at St. Luke‘s is a great venue with bar — the stadium seating and tables create a cabaret-esque scene. Slated to end last year, the show has now been extended to January 28, 2024 with McCollum, who will then depart the production to appear on Broadway in the upcoming Water For Elephants.
Darius Rose (aka Jackie Cox)
Starting Feb. 1, Darius Rose (aka Jackie Cox, a top-5 finalist from RuPaul’s Drag Race, Season 12) steps into Mr. Marlowe’s pumps for a 4-week engagement through Feb. 25. “It’s always been important to me to share Queer art and history,” says Rose. “But now, given the opportunity to make my Off-Broadway debut starring as an LGBTQ+ trailblazer like Kenneth / Kate Marlowe, it goes well beyond my wildest dreams. Marlowe was an extraordinary figure who pressed beyond the boundaries of gender long before the world at large was engaging in this conversation. This role gives me an opportunity to act, sing, dance, and bring dozens of roles to life, both in and out of a wig. I’m excited to combine my theatre background with my drag and cabaret work to bring Kenneth / Kate to life at Playhouse 46.”
Wade McCollum
photos of Wade McCollum in Make Me Gorgeous! by Maria Baranova
Make Me Gorgeous!
Playhouse 46 at St. Luke’s, 308 W 46th Street
ends on December 31, 2023 EXTENDED to January 28, 2024 with Wade McCollum
Darius Rose begins performances on February 1, 2024
for tickets ($39; $89 table seating; $129 VIP), visit Gorgeous Play
VIP package includes premium table, 2 free drinks, and an exclusive merchandise item
Wade McCollum
