Get Out! GAY Magazine – Issue 547

ISSUE #548
COVER:
JOEY
MCINTYRE
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BY EILEEN SHAPIRO
CELEBRITY CORRESPONDENT
PHOTO CREDITS : WILSONMODELS
JOEY MCINTYRE
From New Kids On The Block tO
DRAG: THE MUSICAL
The glorious, glamorous and dazzling
DRAG: The Musical has invaded New
York for its off-Broadway run at New
World Stages with its official opening
night on October 21. The musical will
feature the New Kids On The Block
superstar Joey McIntyre, who will
perform through December 9th.
DRAG: The Musical follows two
rival drag bars that go head to head
as they vie for supremacy in a wig
snatching frenzy of fashion, family
and forgiveness. The theme was
conceived by Drag Race’s Alaska
Thunderfuck, Ashley Gordon, Tomas
Constanza and Spencer Liff and
produced by a barrage of people
including Tristan Schukraft and Liza
Minnelli. The show is called “an
instant cult classic with an original
story that speaks to all generations.”
Joey McIntyre portrays Tom Hutchinson, a
straight-laced accountant who is called to
help his drag queen brother, Alexis Gillmore,
save his beloved drag club from financial
ruin. Tom attempts a romance with Dixie
Coxworth, an AFAB (assigned female at
birth), but is rejected by her because he is
too straight. He will debut the song “Straight
Man” in the New York performances, which
captures the essence of the music of icons
like Weezer and Green Day.
Joey is most recognized as the youngest
member of the iconic boy band New Kids
On The Block, which went on to become in
1991 the highest paid band, beating Madonna
and Michael Jackson. When the band split,
Joey pursued a solo career, at which point
he made his film debut in The Fantasticks
starring Joel Grey. He continued to write and
record music and eventually found himself
on the Sony music label. In April 2008, the
New Kids on the Block reunited and toured
with the Backstreet Boys.
His acting career also continued in both
film and stage. He starred in the film Tony n’
Tina’s Wedding and played a leading role in
the Broadway musical Wicked. Other movie
credits included The Heat, Twilight’s Child,
Midnight Whispers, Dawn and a parade of
others. His theater engagements include
Happy Days, Babes in Arms, Cabaret,
Waitress, and more. He has appeared on
television in Dancing With the Stars, Fuller
House, Harvey Girls Forever, TMI Hollywood,
The McCarthys, The Hot Wives of Orlando
and a marathon of others.
Aside from all of that, Joey was blessed
with a great and humble music and
acting sensibility. We had an incredible
conversation about his careers….and his
new record release coming out January 24,
2025….
PHOTO CREDIT WILSONMODELS

INTERVIEW
I saw your current cover boy on
the magazine. I can’t get into that
shape by tomorrow.
We will photoshop you, LOL
Okay, can you use Nick Adams’
body and put my face on top
of it?
I can, LOL.
We can just be honest about it.
We don’t even have to lie.
I think you’ll do fine. Don’t
worry. Hey, listen, anyone that
can do a play called DRAG:
The Musical belongs on the
cover.
And I get to be the straight man.
It’s like the best of both worlds.
I don’t have to put on all the
makeup.
Well then here’s my question.
How much do you identify with
Tom? Or do you even identify
with Tom?
Well, it’s an interesting topic.
First of all, the show is here for
a good time and to entertain.
The music is amazing. You really
have some of the best drag
queens in the world. People are
surprised when they come and
they find out that this isn’t just
a drag show. It has a real story.
And a real journey. I play this
guy who they say has a stick up
his ass, Tom. But he’s a dad to
this kid. Here’s a boy who is 10
years old and he likes to play
dress up. I think Tom doesn’t
really know what to do with him.
Which adds to the conflict. His
ulterior motive is coming and
helping his brother save this
drag club. They have issues and
they haven’t talked for a while,
but what I love about Tom is, it’s
gray. The world is not black and
white. What is important to me is
to reflect that on stage. You can’t
water down these characters
because that’s not what real life
is. When we portray the truth and
the honesty of this world, I think
it brings out a lot of emotion.
It brings out a lot of trauma for
a great deal of the audience,
but also for people, let’s say
for instance heterosexual men
who don’t live in this world...to
come and see a character that
they can identify with. And yes,
certainly, Tom comes around, so
to speak, but as I’ve said before,
being uncomfortable doesn’t
mean you’re homophobic. I
think we all have that standard
cliche that he has to be likable,
but that’s no fun and that’s not
why we’re here. We are here
to portray real complicated
characters. That’s why I’m here.
Because the character does say
some stuff that isn’t so attractive
and palatable for this kind of an
audience.
Preparing for this must have
been kind of a lot of fun
besides the hard work that
goes into it. What was the
most fun for you?
The fun for me being a theater
kid and growing up in the
theater…. it’s fun for me to
originate roles. I’ve done that a
couple of times. I was involved
in another show that almost
had a chance at
Broadway and
still might have
it, but I’m getting
to do that more
and more. To
originate this
role is really
the fun. It’s
not always fun
because you’re
advocating for
what you think
is best for the
role and you’re
arguing often
with the people
who created
the role. Which
is kind of funny
because you
start to have
ownership of this
role and you’re
arguing with
the person who
created it who
could easily say,
“Hey, I created
it”. Luckily, that’s
not the case because the people
we are working with are really
fun people. The juice you get
from creating something is real.
So that’s the fun part.
Which brings me to the next
question. You are debuting a
song, “Straight Man”, which I
heard and I love, by the way.
How did that happen? Did you
write it?
No, I didn’t write it. I did, kind of,
I think. I could say humbly that I
do bring a lot to the table as far
as I have a lot of experience. It
wasn’t so much the song and the
singing as it was they were trying
different things. There was a
song that used to have from me
and this other character, sort of
like a romance thing happening.
They had that song and tried it
during one run in L.A. and they
liked it, but they wanted to try
something different. They had
another song that I frankly told
him was the least best song in
the show and I’m a huge fan of
the show, so I can speak openly.
PHOTO CREDIT WILSONMODELS

I think artists and creators
appreciate when someone gives
an honest answer. So I was like,
“Why don’t you give this guy a
fish out of water song?” And they
freaking nailed it. They wrote
“Straight Man” and it really kills.
It kind of comes out of nowhere.
Yes, it is the LGBTQ community
really lifting us off. Already, the
audiences are incredible. When
this song comes up, it just floors
them. They get such a kick out of
it. It’s a real win.
Love this song. I absolutely
love it. It does sound like
Green Day. So far, what was
the most challenging endeavor
you ever did in your career?
It’s not the project. It’s where
we are. It’s where we meet
the project. And where I am in
my journey in life, and I think
if you tapped into the universe
or a higher power or whatever
that spiritual thing is. You are
met with those challenges that
you’re almost ready for but
not totally. Because that’s life.
So many times, for instance,
I created a show for Pop TV. I
did eight episodes and here I
am writing and creating a show
and working with the production
company. Of course, I thought
everybody’s opinion was wrong
and I had to bite my tongue
and stand up for myself and
all that. That was challenging.
Again, a project like this where
I’m 3,000 miles away from my
three kids and my wife and I’m
living my dreams and I have to
balance that on a personal level.
I have to show up three times a
week. Mind my own business.
Speak up when you think it’s
right. But not for too much. You
have to do your job. You have to
worry about what the audience
thinks, but also not care at the
same time. I have also been a
member of a boy band–I mean,
we took 15 years off, but I’ve
known these guys for 40 years
and I love them to death and
it’s also very challenging. We
have five big personalities. And
one set of hopes and dreams
and navigating through that and
keeping my autonomy has been
one of the biggest challenges.
So far, I’ve managed to balance
it. Sometimes it’s not so easy.
I bet. I don’t know how you
balance everything that
you do. So, can you recall
a moment that changed the
trajectory of your entire life?
You know, they say “that sliding
door moment”. Auditioning for
New Kids on the Block was the
biggest shift. I was 12 years old.
And for three years, nothing
happened. So it wasn’t like,
instantly, you’re famous and
all that stuff. But that definitely
shifted things. I will say, though,
and I’m giving you a scoop
here: I’ve been clean and sober
for seven months now. It is
something I always wanted to
give a shot. I was surprised at
what it has given me, as far as
bandwidth and options. It’s been
quite a change, frankly. It doesn’t
make it easy. Anything that’s
worthwhile is not easy. That has
been a big change.
Well, it’s probably a healthier
change. I need to ask you
one New Kids question. I see
that you’re in Vegas, sold out,
from 2024 all the way to 2026.
Is there a difference going
on stage now from when you
were that little kid?
PHOTO CREDIT MATTHEW MURPHY

Well, yes and no. In some ways, not
much, in a sense that we were blessed
with a camaraderie and a sense of
gratitude for being able to do what we love
and the excitement of continuing to get
a shot to run out on a stage and connect
with the greatest fans in the world. We just
did a summer tour and it was hot as hell. It
was 95° outside. We haven’t done outside
shows in a long time. Hot as hell. Killed
us. But it was amazing and yet again,
another successful tour, so on a scale of
just looking at it, the energy is not much
different.
If you could have me ask you any
question on the planet, what would it
be?
Actually, I think I would say I have an
album coming out in January. A solo
album. I’m really excited about it. Honestly,
I’m kidding, but I’m not kidding. The gay
community is going to love this album.
Tell me whatever you want to about the
album.
It’s called Freedom. And it’s coming out
January 24th. We’re going to start rolling
that out, so we’re excited about it.
PHOTO CREDIT WILSONMODELS

INTERVIEW BY JUICY LIU
Miss Big Adam’s Apple is
Back!
The NYC prelim to
National Comedy
Queen returns Nov
17th, honoring
reigning queen
Catrina Lovelace
and welcoming
a new group of
contestants vying
for the crown
PHOTOS BY LEYDA LUZ
Another hilarious edition of the Miss Big Adam’s Apple
pageant returns Sunday, November 17th, at Industry Bar.
Celebrating all things absurd, creative and funny, this annual
competition serves as a prelim to the National Miss Comedy
Queen pageant in Orlando, Florida. Previous MBAA title
holders include Tina Burner (who went on to win the coveted
national title and then appeared on some drag competition
TV show…I forget the name), quick change dynamo Holly
Box-Springs and that dumb bitch Juicy Liu (That’s me! Oh,
self-deprecation…). Leading up to the pageant, I had the
opportunity to have a chat with the current reigning MBAA,
Catrina Lovelace, and MBAA promoter Kari Kerning.

INTERVIEW
Catrina, congrats on your
amazing reign! I’m always
in awe of your humor and
crazy dance skills. How
has this year been and
what has this title meant
to you?
Catrina: I’m also amazed
at my dancing skills. I just
wiggle around enough to
make it seem like I am a
dancer. This year as MBAA
has been very rewarding
with how many genuine
connections I made by
doing this pageant. It was
my first ever pageant
(local and national) that I
competed in, so I was very
nervous going in, but I knew
I had to sell one thing, and
that was me. The title has
meant that I now have to
be actually funny to prove I
didn’t pay off the judges to
win.
Kari, you’re a queen that
loves to think out of the
box (a duet with a singing
vagina comes to mind),
making you the perfect
promoter for MBAA. Can
you tell me how MBAA
came to be and what is it
about this pageant that
sets it apart from other
pageants?
Kari: I was excited to bring
a National Comedy Queen
prelim to NYC because it’s
such a unique system. This
pageant is for the weird,
funny and conceptually
exciting drag queens that
don’t always find a place in
the other pageant systems.
You know, the silly, stupid
weirdos (of which I’m
proudly one). On top of
that, it’s a really inclusive
system. We welcome
all femme presenting
entertainers, regardless
of gender or identity. So
you’ll see bearded queens,
afab performers, trans
entertainers…It’s really
inspiring to see such a wide
and inclusive range of what
comedic drag can be.
What are your inspirations
for your drag and your
comedy?
Catrina: My inspiration for
my drag is my mother and
all the Latina women in
my life, where they say the
craziest and funniest things
without even trying to be
funny.

The inspiration for my
comedy is definitely all of
my rejection letters to every
college I applied to. If not
for that, I wouldn’t decide
to do drag full-time, still
regretting it.
Kari: Comedy queens
draw inspiration from
some of the weirdest
places, and you see that
diversity of perspective on
stage at MBAA. My drag
is a healthy mix of The
Simpsons, Mad magazine,
Sarah Silverman, and ‘90s
Nickelodeon. Somehow
you slap some lipstick on
top of all that, and it sorta
makes sense.
What do you think is the
most challenging part
of MBAA? What is your
favorite?
Catrina: The most
challenging part of MBAA
was making sure that
I didn’t overthink the
categories and stuck to
my guns. My favorite part
of the pageant has to be
getting to see so many
different styles of comedy
and what other people
interpret as funny. Comedy,
just like drag, can be done
and interpreted in so many
different ways.
Kari: My favorite part of
the MBAA pageant is our
60-Second Challenge
category. It’s basically an
improv challenge. Each
contestant picks an object
out of a mystery bag and
then gets 60 seconds
to sell that item to the
audience (and our judges),
QVC style. It can be a
really stressful category, but
NYC girls always do well. A
funny bitch on the mic is a
hallmark of New York City
drag.
What have you learned
about yourself from this
pageant and what advice
would you give the
queens as they prepare
their packages (not a dick
joke)?
Catrina: What I have
learned about myself from
this pageant is that I am
a really good packer! Six
wigs, two gowns, many
different outfits for me and
my dancers, bus, another
club, etc. The advice that I
would give this new batch
of contestants is to not be
afraid to reach out for help
and to bounce off ideas
with other people to see
if it reads the way they
envisioned it.

Kari:The advice I always
give is: be authentically
yourself! I’m so tired of
seeing queens try to fit a
comedic mold or pattern
their numbers on things
they’ve already seen.
That’s why you’re such a
star, Catrina. You have a
strong sense of who you
are as a performer and your
comedy naturally flows from
that persona. The most
successful funny girls are
one-of-a-kind; they bring
something authentic and
unique that you can’t get
from any other performer.
If you could add one
category to the pageant,
what would it be?
Catrina: It wouldn’t be a
category that I would add,
but I would love to add an
experience. I want to see
our promoter, Kari Kerning,
do a whole opening number
a la Neil Patrick Harris
and show off why she is a
comedy queen and not a
dancing queen.
Kari: HAHAHA! I’ll
leave the dancing to the
professionals. The last thing
NYC needs is another half
extension switch kick.
I would add Jello Wrestling.
I think current contestants
should wrestle the former
winner for the crown at the
end of the pageant. Cherry
flavored jello specifically, of
course.
And I’d like to close out
this interview with a very
important question:
Murder, Fuck, Kill:
Previous MBAA title
holders Tina Burner, Holly
Box-Springs and Juicy
Liu. Go!
Catrina: The number you
tried to reach is out of
service. Please hang up,
and try again later.
Kari: As long as we kill Tina
Burner, I’ll marry whoever
you want.
Thank you, ladies, for
taking the time to talk
with me about Miss Big
Adam’s Apple. I’ll see
you both on November
17th at Industry Bar. I’m
excited to watch the girls
compete and pick a new
winner to represent New
York City at the Comedy
Queen nationals!

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