Tony Kushner, Margaret Cho, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, oh my!

This summer promises to be a lot of fun as LGBT-themed events keep popping up. Cyndi Lauper and Rosie O'Donnell in June, and don't forget Margaret Cho on April 25th at the Orpheum. Now George Michael is coming in July and Tony Kushner racks up the shows and a course at the University of Minnesota.

Tony Kushner, of Angels in America fame (and many others) will be honored by a collaboration between the University of Minnesota and the Guthrie. He's already scheduled to premier "The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures" at the Guthrie.

At the heart of the activities surrounding the collaboration is a spring-semester course at the university focusing on the work of Kushner. The Guthrie and the University will also collaborate to compile and make accessible to the public a collection featuring original manuscripts by Kushner, set and costume designs, models, photographs and videos from his past productions. During this same period, the University Theatre will present a production of Kushner's 1985 play, "A Bright Room Called Day." In addition to the university-based programs, the Guthrie will host a full calendar of pre- and post-play discussions, Inside Look workshops, Saturday morning gatherings featuring local artists and university faculty, major speaking engagements and a series of other education and outreach programs.

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Gay artist George Michael will be coming to St. Paul in July: "On his first U.S. concert tour in 17 years, British rock star George Michael will perform July 7 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul."