True Colors: LGBTQ+ Community Our Stories, Our Songs

True Colors: LGBTQ2+ Our Stories, Our Songs celebrates the stories and music that make us who we are. Offering a unique look at the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, the special shares real-life stories of hope, resilience, and triumph from people across the country, artistically represented through thematically relevant music.  Exploring the personal journeys of remarkable individuals, the program connects these heartfelt stories with the history of the LGBTQ+ movement.  

Exploring the personal journeys of remarkable individuals, the program connects these heartfelt stories with the history of the LGBTQ+ movement.

Featuring Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider, the program includes musical performances by: Indigo Girls (“Closer to Fine”); country-pop singer Billy Gilman (“For Our World”); indie-pop singer, songwriter Morgxn (“Wonder”); drag artists Peppermint, Alexis Michelle and Jujubee, performing “(A Little More) Mascara” from La Cage Aux Folles; Glee sensation Chris Colfer; celebrated Christian singer Trey Pearson (“Hey Jesus”); trans opera singer Breanna Sinclairé (“Somewhere” from West Side Story); and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner André de Shields (“The Colors of My Life” from Barnum). All performers are joined by The American Pops Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Luke Frazier. In addition, the special features interviews with former NBA player Jason Collins and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actress and activist Cynthia Nixon, as well as other individuals from around the country sharing their inspiring real-life stories.