A STRANGE LOOP is directed by Stephen Brackett ... Meet Usher: a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer ...

Meet Usher: a black, queer writer writing a musical about a black ... Bold and heartfelt in its truth-telling, A Strange Loop is the big, Black, and queer-ass Great American Musical for all!

Does Elphaba have anything to do with the political moment in America? Or are we engaging in progressive magical thinking?

It's based on a frustrated writer working as a "Lion King" usher ... You can watch the full interview in the player above. "A Strange Loop" is playing in San Francisco's A.C.T. Theater only ...

Black writer... a strange loop. Usher grapples with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes, all brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight talking ensemble. Nominated ...