Bionic Buzz® covered The Hollywood Museum’s 10th annual Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ+s in Hollywood opening exhibit red carpet in Hollywood, CA. This educational, entertaining and informative retrospective of LGBTQ images in film and television featuring costumes, props, photos, and iconic imagery will tell the story of the milestones and influence that LBGTQ characters and plot lines have had in Hollywood from early stereotypes to modern day representations.
The Hollywood Museum’s REAL to REEL exhibition, which coincides with the annual Christopher Street West Pride activities, offers a historic perspective spanning 100+ years from silent films to today’s films, TV shows, and digital platforms. “The museum welcomes the opportunity to create and showcase this important exhibition, sharing with the public the artistic expression and extraordinary significance of the LGBTQ+ culture and its effect and impact on the world through the medium of entertainment,” says Donelle Dadigan, Founder and President of The Hollywood Museum. The exhibit revisits monumental LGBTQ moments in history with exhibit items that include a Who’s Who in LGBTQ+ entertainment costumes, props and memorabilia. The exhibit features personal artifacts from popular LGBTQ+ artists and gay icons from television, film and music: Judy Garland, Cher, Joan Rivers, Whitney Houston, Al Pacino, Dame Edna, Songwriter Alan Rich, The Pointer Sisters, “Broke Back Mountain” with Heath Ledger and Jake Gylinhal, Jim Parsons from “The Big Bang Theory,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” starring Rami Malick, Superheroes, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” & drag legends including Jim Bailey and CoCo Peru, as well as Gay Comedy Icons including Bruce Vilanch & Paul Jacek. Also highlighted in the exhibit will be special costumes from this years Honoree’s JoJo Siwa concert costume, Kevin Spirtas’ costumes from his hit show “After Forever,” and Lorna Luft’s jacket worn in the film “Grease 2,” and more.
ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM IS THE OFFICIAL MUSEUM OF HOLLYWOOD: The Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation showcasing more than 10,000 Authentic Show Business Treasures, spotlighting 100 years of Hollywood history -from the Silents to Talkies, to Hollywood’s Golden Era, Film Noir, Television and its Pioneer Years, through the rebellious 60s, special effects 70s, evolving 80s, involved 90s, technological 2000s, and beyond to current day heartthrobs!
REGULAR HOURS: Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm TICKETS: $15 Adults: $12 Seniors (62+): $12 for students with ID and $5 Children under 5. ADDRESS: 1660 N. Highland Ave. (at Hollywood Blvd.), Los Angeles, CA 90028 MUSEUM INFO: www.TheHollywoodMuseum.com or Tel: (323) 464-7776
On the red carpet ours host Cassandra Wilkins interviewed Mary E. Kennedy (Actress from Shameless), Erin Murphy (Actress from Bewitched), Paul Jacek (Actor / Comedian), Kathy Kolla (Actress & Director), Lydia Cornell (Actress from Curb Your Enthusiasm), Steven Wishnoff (Actor from Oz), Victoria Savage (Actress from The Tale of a Corporate Slave), Geoffrey Mark (Author & Producer), Nimi Adokiye (Actress from Bob Hearts Abishola), Jed Ryan with Joseph Aiello (Actor from Modest Male Exposure), Randy West (Author & Announcer), Lorna Luft ( Actress from Grease 2), Michael Feinstein (Actor, Producer and Composer), Donelle Dadigan (President of The Hollywood Museum), Sofia Milos (Actress from CSI: Miami), Gordon Thomson (Actor from Dynasty), Raven-Symoné with Miranda Maday (Actress from That’s So Raven & Raven’s Home), Dee Wallace (Actress from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial) and JoJo Siwa (Dancer, Singer & Actress).
Video of the full award ceremony with award presentation honoring Lorna Luft (The Judy Garland Legacy Award, presented by Michael Feinstein), Kevin Spirtas (The Trailblazer Award, presented by Dee Wallace) and JoJo Siwa (The Future of Hollywood Award, presented by Raven-Symoné) and special guest Steve Pieters. This educational, entertaining and informative retrospective of LGBTQ images in film and television featuring costumes, props, photos, and iconic imagery will tell the story of the milestones and influence that LBGTQ characters and plot lines have had in Hollywood from early stereotypes to modern day representations. The Hollywood Museum gratefully acknowledges our sponsor: BIGO LIVE.
Videos edited by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.