Mode at the local Y.

That's right, after almost a year of physical inactivity Monsieur Mode as embarked on a radical program of self-improvement, and joined the local YMCA. I know what you all must be thinking; "Mode, you're a walking cliché!" However, with towel service, a 25 yard pool, both steam and dry saunas, and a, shall we say, colorful menagerie of staff and patrons I think I'm the one having the last laugh.

The best jukebox musical ever made.

Paroles, Paroles from the Ramon Salazar film, 20 Centimetros. Gawd, I want to live in this world! This is one of my favorite films of all time, featuring the music of everyone from Bowie to Queen to Madonna; the visuals are absolutely stunning as well.

It's almost too fabulous.

Sometimes the need to dance is the only thing that gets me out of bed in the morning.

Going to see Yelle tonight at the Highline. God knows don't ask me why! It's a long story.

"Rock the bum bag, thigh rub, thigh rub, and hide the reveal. Yeah!"

To think she once proclaimed she would win an Oscar by the age of 25.

Tick tock bitch!

The Power of Love

The Power of Bottoms!

Go Owen Pallett! He's managed to make a career out of fiddle covers of early 90s gay anthems. As I listen a feeling washes over me, an understanding that at least for this moment the world is just that little bit closer to how it should be.

Power bottom = bottom power!

To the grand dames of musical theatre.

They understand just hard life can be.

LA divina Francis Barber from the original cast of Closer To Heaven.

Tragically Beautiful

Four Norwegian Idol winners sing me to tears.