Brett Cullum

Brett Cullum has written about film and theatre for over twenty years. He is currently a critic and feature writer for BROADWAY WORLD and a contributor to QUEER VOICES, which can be heard on 90.1 KPFT and as a podcast. He's proudly married to author R. Lee Ingalls and lives in the Montrose.

Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumSeptember 8, 2026
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Mildred’s Umbrella Celebrates 25 Years

Houston's Mildred's Umbrella turns 25 with an all-women season featuring Jen Silverman's Collective Rage and Lauren Gunderson's Anthropology — and, for the first time, no men on stage.
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Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumAugust 6, 2026
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‘Xanadu’ Comes to Houston’s MATCH This August

The Garden Theatre skates the cult Broadway musical into MATCH this August, with producing artistic director Logan Vaden calling it "children's theater for middle-aged gay folks."
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Art

Brett CullumOctober 6, 2025
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The Happening at the Orange Show Keeps Houston Weird—and Wonderful

From puppets to poets to medicine/art mashups, The Happening at the Orange Show delivers unpredictable creativity each month — and now it’s OutSmart readers’ Best Performing Arts Organization.
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Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumAugust 22, 2025
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American Psycho The Musical Slashes into Houston

'American Psycho The Musical' makes its daring Houston debut with Houston Broadway Theatre, mixing satire, blood, and biting commentary in a one-of-a-kind stage spectacle.
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Arts & Entertainment

Brett CullumMarch 20, 2025
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Persephone’s Game of Drag Returns to South Beach for Its Fourth Year

South Beach hosts Persephone's Game of Drag Season 4, a thrilling competition with performances, surprises, and local drag talent.
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Books

Brett CullumMarch 4, 2025
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The Joy of Becoming Who We Are

Diamond Stylz, a Houston icon, is featured in the graphic novel "Becoming Who We Are," which has been nominated for a GLAAD award this year.
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Community News

Brett CullumMarch 4, 2025
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An Eventful Career: Susan Christian Embarks on a New Chapter

Susan Christian, a seasoned event planner, is set to retire from the City of Houston to join Rice University, continuing her mission to build community through events.
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