Get your cups ready, Communitea! For our monumental 350th episode, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Broadway star, Taurean Everett!

 

Taurean opens up about his journey from a sports-driven family in Wichita, Kansas to the bright lights of Broadway, starring in the 10-time Tony-nominated smash hit musical, 'Death Becomes Her.', what it means to represent Black queer excellence on stage, and how he's learned that being himself is his superpower.

 

Oh, and Taurean gets real about the Michelle Williams Tony nomination snub ("They slept on our sis")! 

 

Plus, we talk D'Angelo's legacy, get Taurean's Mount Rushmore of Broadway shows, and settle the Beyoncé vs. Janet debate in Curiositea!

 

Thank you, Communitea, for 350 amazing episodes! We appreciate the love and support and cheers to at least 350 more!

 

Tea Stamps:

00:00 RIP D'Angelo & Intro

03:33 Taurean Everett & Death Becomes Her

08:01 They Snubbed Michelle Williams!

14:51 Giving Flowers!

17:52 The Journey to Broadway

23:46 Leaving ones legacy

26:35 Importance of being seen

29:52 The Impact of Representation

32:31 Embracing Individuality in Performance

37:34 Stage Presence

43:01 We Can See You- Zero Feet Away

46:09 Straight People Reactions

49:05 Self-Discovery

50:49 Chagall Backstory

57:53 Costume Career Highlights

01:02:33 Fitness and Performance Preparation

01:04:24 Curiositea: Taurean Everett

01:11:40 The Chaos of Backstage

01:12:32 Costume Changes and Quick Changes

01:14:19 The Energy Exchange with the Audience

01:20:33 The Joy of Live Theatre

01:23:08 Rushmore of Broadway

01:25:18 Creating the Ultimate Broadway Star

01:29:56 Beyonce or Janet?

01:33:30 Benediction