This is a very popular format among my audiences because they love to have the performer explain the music they're about to hear.

Our audiences want to be entertained. They want us to do all different types of music in all different styles while affirming gay people in our society. So when we pick material like this, it's not only an affirmation of Broadway, but an affirmation of gay people.

Now audiences will be able to hear opera the way it is supposed to sound.

I think audiences are going to love it, even though they may not know the title. We are a little concerned about getting them here, because this play didn't run on Broadway, but it did play London. And it is written by some very talented individuals. Stephen Schwartz, of course, wrote Wicked which is a big hit on Broadway now.

I get love from the audiences, I love that love they give me, you know the standing ovations. Makes you feel good, makes you feel good.

When we heard about the Bay Street production and how wonderful it was, we knew audiences would love this musical and that it would be perfect for our first touring venture across the country.