#greg davies is hot and sexy

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I don’t think we have ever seen little Alex Horne laugh as genuinely hard or as borderline uncontrolled as tonight when Greg was sending up Fern’s “system of endless plates.” Just glorious.

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The Cleaner (2021) - 1x3 - The Neighbour

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He could put me in a washing machine and watch me tumble for hours, make me into perfume, run me over with a car or put me in a freezer and I would fucking thank him

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You always say you're going to take me there for dinner and then you always cancel at the last minute

man, husbands of river song is going to pull a double by giving me a character-farewell that I... actually like. for a character that I've criticized pretty heavily. twice in a row, who'da thought, but yeah this episode, like hell bent, is messy, but it's mostly enjoyable messy rather than nonsense messy, youknow?

anyway, brace yourselves... I'm about to give a m*ffat episode... a good rating

sexism rank objectification (female character is ogled/harassed/turned into a sex joke by the doctor and/or a lead we’re supposed to root for and/or the camera): 5/10

sexism rank plot-point (lead female character is only there to serve plot, not to have her emotional interiority explored, or given agency to her emotional interiority): 7/10

interesting complex or pointlessly complex (does the complexity serve the narrative or does it just serve to be confusing as a stand-in for smart, this includes visually): 7/10

furthers character and/or lore and/or plot development (broader question that ties into the previous ones, at least two of these, ideally three should be fulfilled): 7/10

companion matters (the companion doesn’t always have to be there, but if the companion is there, can they function without the doctor– and overall per season how often is the companion the focus or POV of the story): 10/10

the doctor is more than just “godlike” (examines the doctor’s flaws and limitations, doesn’t solve a plot by having it revolve entirely around the doctor’s existence): 9/10

doesn’t look down on previous doctor who (by erasing or mocking its importance, by redoing and “bettering” previous beloved plotpoints or characters, etc.): 5/10

isn’t trying to insert hamfisted sexiness (m*ffat famously talked a lot about how dw should be sexier multiple times, he sucks at writing it): 5/10

internal world has consistency (characters have backgrounds, feel rooted in a place with other people, generally feel like they have Lives): 6/10

Politics (how conservative is the story): 6/10

FULL RATING: 67/100 (if I can count….)

see what I mean? messy, but fun. also greg davies is there, mostly yelling and being large or uh... being a disembodied head and still yelling

OBJECTIFICATION: because this is a river song episode, it does unfortunately fuck up on this point again, because if there's one constant for river song episodes it's that she's Sexy in a dom mummy kind of way, but it's Empowering because she's the one who casually dismisses and objectifies men, she ooowns her sexuality, which just so happens to be the kind of woman that m*ffat thinks is hot

it's actually not so bad once you get past the first bit of it. once the doctor and river song are in the tardis things get a lot better and then stay relatively even for the rest of the episode. and then the ending is. actually quite moving

PLOT-POINT: this could go both higher and lower. lower, because I think if there's one thing that bothered me throughout river's whole narrative it was the way she clearly never had a positive view of her relationship with the doctor, always defining herself as someone who couldn't help but love someone who was so far above her, so brilliant, so amazing, so extraordinary, that nobody could hope to be on their level -- not to mention all the stuff (which isn't in this episode thank goodness) about how once the doctor sees you age, it's over

and now we've reached the end of the story, this core of river, the whole... thing of having been groomed from birth to revolve entirely around the doctor, to never feel worthy, to think the doctor is just plain "too good" for her, is confirmed for good to be simply the way this story is, without further analysis or deconstruction

that being said, this episode gives us more crumbs than any before. the doctor is incredibly kind towards river, in a way I don't think eleven ever really was outside of a small handful of moments, and it's confirmed that they've been avoiding the singing towers and that if it were up to the doctor they'd never go there, but then the universe decides on it, so the doctor pulls out all the stops (in a doctor-like way, not in a "godlike unknowable being" type way) to make it a good last time for them. so in that sense, this episode manages to be all about river in a way I don't think any previous ones have been

for once it's the doctor revolving around her, not the other way around. this also further by showing little tidbits into river's life outside of the doctor, and the doctor being confused (and jealous, sure, but... ehhh lower-and-higher rating, it's complicated, it's kind of het but also kind of not) about her sheer amount of other spouses that she never mentions. so the doctor is crashing into her adventure basically, not the other way around. if this had been the template for river song episodes, i might have liked them better. the closes we get to something like this is back in s5 with flesh and stone/time of angels, but after the beginning it very much became about the doctor and not about river. this story is firmly river, the entire way through. all it took was for it to be her very last flipping episode

COMPLEXITY: I'll call this one doctor who complex. it's silly, it has various locations, kinda takes you for a spin, but it's quite simple and doesn't try anything clever where it's not needed. this episode is a romp, and it remains a romp right until the end, where it's a sweet story about a long long goodbye

CHARACTERS/LORE/PLOT: river song has gone to the library to die. i don't think this technically means she could never come back, because m*ffat utterly fucked the whole "we meet backwards" lore. they definitely just meet out of order, not in strict reverse linear order

but. but. I get that this is the big goodbye, you'd want it to remain that way. also it introduces nardole who is with us throughout s10

I don't... love nardole. i think he was good comic relief for this episode, now that I'm watching s10 I think he's too comic to be able to carry the dramatic scenes, but yeah. he's fine here

COMPANIONS MATTER: it's fuckn river song's episode, we're just gatecrashing it! this will be the second time (after the girl who waited) that this point gets a rating like this, and while there have been a few scattered episodes with 7/8 ratings, it on average sits firmly at a 5 or below so just... bask in it for a second after five seasons of companions being sidelined the majority of the time

“GODLIKE” DOCTOR: the doctor is doing some smart things here and there, but again, it's firmly river's episode and that's really really ever-more striking the more I think about it. so much of this era of doctor who consists either of The Doctor Is Always The Centre Of The Universe Narrative type episodes or the doctor enters someone else's story and then takes over

it's so very refreshing for the doctor to let river do her thing, it's what we've been told is so great about her as a person, but I think far more seldomly seen

PREVIOUS DOCTOR WHO: there's a lot of river-and-doctor history which, because river only really occurred multiple times in eleven's arc, means we don't actually go back very far. it is one of those things that weakens river's character, and yes yes I know in audio books she meets previous doctors (further weakening the whole "meeting in reverse linear" idea), but in the show she never does, making it odd that she'd be prepared to meet any of the other faces

I think river could have been so much stronger as a character if she'd not been presented as The character. the one who knows the doctor best, who is the best, who was created For the doctor, etcetc. broken record I know. but it's little things like this that hammer it home

and ofc we already have this character, it's the master, and gomez!master provides a far more compelling "version" of what they were trying to do with river being a mysterious femme fatale. there were just things that could have been done differently to ground her more, and that feels very obvious when trying to do callbacks here and you're like... your callbacks happened two-three seasons ago

actually noticed just now that the master and river never met, which also, the other thing being that river is very disconnected from the rest of doctor who mythos. sure she's mentioned to know various aliens and she's there in the pandorica episode, but her main stories aren't ever putting her in a wider context of the story. if river song episodes were totally excised, then apart from the odd mention of the doctor having ostensibly been "married" she may as well not exist

“SEXINESS”: there is some stuff. Idk whether this belongs in objectification as well or not, but m*ffat gets some last digs in with his favourite historical women he loves to objectify, because the doctor married Elizabeth 1st, Cleopatra, and Marilyn Monroe -- these were all eleven-doctor episodes, so more of a uuuurgh in hindsight about some of the ways this was written, because flipping 12yr old looking eleven was too much to resist for these women.

I lie, because actually Elizabeth married ten (in day of the doctor, so eleven era), but it was an egregious mischaracterisation of ten as well. and ofc. the fuckn jokes about all of that. finally, Elizabeth the first, whom I have no flipping opinion about usually, because who tf cares about the royal family (well, apart from the Shakespeare play versions of them + Lion in the Winter), is free from this hopefully

there's a bit of "sexy voice" going on at times, but that's just par for the course with river song episodes, and again, it's not too egregious in comparison to usually

INTERNAL WORLD: yeah, fun, silly, simple stuff, good times good times. nothing massive and complicated, but then steven not everything needs to be so damned massive and complicated all the time, does it????

POLITICS: still question the politics of river and guns. will do so forever. look, i know the doctor isn't so pacifist as all that, but there was a lot of gun-related arcs in nu!who era that was often quite complicated (for example eleven in town called mercy or twelve in hell bent) and it never seemed to apply to river

it's actually another way she sometimes felt disconnected from everything else. there's doctor who with its themes, and then there's the doctor and river adventures, and they never quite meet up

there's also ofc the ongoing silliness of "marriage as concept" and unexamined amatonormative + heteronormative ideas, but like. do I expect them to know what that means, never mind how to do an interesting exploration of relationship dynamics unless it's by accident? so I take what I want from it on that front

FULL RATING: 67/100 (if I can count….)

on the whole a fun episode and I was very prepared to not enjoy it, because I haven't been the biggest enjoyer of river song as character in the past + I obviously am not a fan of attempting to make the doctor alloromantic, which arguably... they also didn't manage to do

and if that felt strong with eleven, oh boy does it go through the roof with twelve! now I've had "aplatonic doctor" as concept put into my brain, it applies so strongly to twelve (as well as eleven) and I can absolutely read this episode through that lens and come out with a great deal of enjoyment for it

on the whole, this is a story about the doctor doing things for river, which is a rarity. it's a fun adventure between the two of them, which is also rare. and it's a neat little exploration on the themes of ending and putting off that ending (which also exists in clara's story), and how endings may be sad, but there's all the bits that come before that and that's important. and also ofc it's slowly gearing up to saying goodbye to this era's doctor -- the ponds have left, clara has gone, and now river...

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Thanks for the tag, @darklyhandsome

Of course, I had to include pictures of my Ten Characters:

1. Thelma, from Thelma & Louise (Geena Davis. Because she’s a goddess.)

2. Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, from Narcos Mexico (Diego Luna. Because he was so evil and so good and so hot in the role.)

3. Lance, from Pulp Fiction (Eric Stoltz, because he’s central to my favorite scene in the movie, and he brings the unhinged frustration and anxiety 100%.)

4. Princess Margaret in The Crown (Vanessa Kirby, Helena Bonham Carter, and Lesley Manville, and they all knocked. it. out. of. the park.  Margaret is easily the most compelling character in the show.  

5. Dante Gabriel Rossetti in Desperate Romantics (Aidan Turner in one of his most fun roles.  He’s devilish, hysterically funny, infuriating, and gorgeous as Rossetti, and I love the fancy dandy duds they dressed him in).

6. A two-for-one, really.  Jack (Thomas Haden Church), and Miles (Paul Giamatti) in Sideways.  Both brilliant foils of each other.  Jack is all fun and devil-may-care; Miles is tortured, neurotic anger about to boil over.  Love this movie.  

7. George Costanza in Seinfeld.  (Jason Alexander). If I had to pick a character that was a representation of my soul, it would be George Costanza--a highly neurotic, pissed off old jewish man who has an endless supply of frustrations with the world.  Other MOTs will relate.  

8. Greg House (Hugh Laurie). Brilliant, sexy, a bit of an asshole, completely broken, possibly insane.  Why does this type attract me?

9. Hedwig, from Hedwig & the Angry Inch. (John Cameron Mitchell)  Play and movie both were incredibly creative, angry, cathartic, funny, poetic, and beautiful.  JCM was a revelation.

10. Ellen Ripley from the Alien franchise.  (Sigourney Weaver).  A bad-ass bitch for the ages.  

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im genuinely trying to draw my taskmaster furry idea but i've been so poisoned by drawing sexy furries all my life i cant get the greg davies polar bear to not be hot

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Greg Davies with Peter Capaldi and Alex Kingston for the Doctor Who Christmas special!😁

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Why was Victoria solving the letter part of the riddle basically completely on her own, so so hot. Just like when she added up the scores in an earlier episode.

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one of the first things i noticed about greg davies is that he does that tongue thing when he laughs that tom hiddleston does too that i find so sexy. you know laughing open-mouthed and pressing the tongue against the teeth. i find that so hot for some reason

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How the ‘Baywatch’ Swimsuit Became a Summer Classic

At the height of its popularity, the 1990s TV show “Baywatch” was bringing in 1.1 billion worldwide weekly viewers. It made Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra famous, revived (again) the career of David Hasselhoff and inspired a 2017 movie. Now the series can be handily retrieved on Amazon Prime and Hulu — in high definition and with 350 new original songs added to the score to help draw in millennial viewers. But what about “Baywatch” is most memorable, lasting and important?

Its red one-piece swimsuit.

Of late Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez have all posted snapshots wearing “Baywatch”-esque suits on social-media feeds, inspiring fans to swap their bikinis for maillots.

“It’s awesome to see people now embracing that fashion, oftentimes tagging it as ‘Baywatch,’” said the actress Kelly Packard, who made several appearances in the series before landing the reoccurring role of April Giminski in seasons 8 and 9. She follows #baywatch on Instagram and said she sees “thousands” of posts on the subject a day.

Brian Davis, designer of Magicsuit swimwear, created the Scuba Blake one-piece, a modern twist on the Baywatch suit for the 2019 swimwear season. He said it has sold briskly, priced at $168. “As a swimwear designer it is impossible not be inspired and influenced by the iconic ‘Baywatch’ swimsuit,” Mr. Davis said. “Who can forget the image of Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth running down the beach, hair flying in the wind, clad in that hot cherry red one-piece?”

Who indeed?

The suit has been trending for at least two years. Ashley Graham’s Swimsuits for All released an ad to promote its 2017 summer line, which featured Ms. Graham and the models Niki Taylor and Teyana Taylor as lifeguards. The company offers its customers myriad variations of one-pieces, many of which encompass the high leg opening and scoop neck that defined the “Baywatch” look.

Chromat also showed several versions of a red one-piece in its lifeguard-themed “Pool Rules” campaign, which promoted the company’s inclusive sizes and styles.

Also in 2017, a high-waisted suit called the Pamela Sunny Suit made by Sunny Co Clothing and priced at $99.99 had 50,000 orders in 29 minutes after an Instagram giveaway campaign, according to the company, since selling over 100,000. People understandably thought the name was a nod to Pamela Anderson, the most famous star of “Baywatch.” But Alan Alchalel, Sunny Co Clothing’s founder and C.E.O., insisted this was not so.

“Our suits get named after the first person to model it for us,” he said. “Ironically the girl’s name was Pamela.”

In the Beginning

The official “Baywatch” swimsuits were inspired by those worn by real lifeguards on beaches in Southern California. Greg Bonann, a creator of the series and lifeguard himself, enlisted TYR, a competitive swimwear company, for help with the design. “I wanted them to be real and practical and actually work in the surf,” Mr. Bonann said.

The company created a red one-piece bathing suit as the wardrobe’s template, then took measurements of each actress playing a lifeguard. The goal, Mr. Bonann said, was to flatter each star’s body — for example, putting Alexandra Paul’s athletic frame “in a high neck suit with bare shoulders,” while shorter cast members like Erika Eleniak, Ms. Packard and Ms. Electra, were given higher-cut legs to fake the appearance of height.

The suits were then outfitted with official “Baywatch Lifeguard” patches. “The red bathing suit has absolutely no meaning whatsoever without a patch on it,” Mr. Bonann said. “As far as the real lifeguard is concerned, that is the iconic thing.”

Michael Berk, another creator of the show, said. “We never tried to be sexy intentionally. It was all about athletics and functionality.” This was also the case with the famous slow-motion run, an idea that came from Mr. Bonann after he filmed the Olympic hundred-yard dash runners in slow motion to show off their athleticism. “When we did our original music video that we did to sell ‘Baywatch,’ we were filming the lifeguards sprinting to the rescue in slow motion to build up the tension,” Mr. Berk said. “And suddenly it became this very sexy thing.”

Throughout the years, the “Baywatch” suits took on many different iterations; Speedo, JAG and Kiwi Swim all contributed designs. Necklines got lower, legs got higher and versions appeared with variations like zippers in the front. “We stuck with the authentic style but we tweaked it and made it more exciting than what is standard wear for the lifeguard,” said Karen Braverman Freeman, a costume designer for the show.

The cast of a “Rookie School” subplot, which included Ms. Electra, started in a black version of the one-piece. When the show went to Hawaii, Mr. Bonann had yellow suits commissioned. In addition, there were sometimes separate suits for water stunts and land. “It would be indistinguishable to most people except to the girl who was wearing it that the water suit was much tighter than the beach suit,” he said.

‘It Just Stretched and Pulled’

Almost three decades after the show’s premiere, the “Baywatch” cast looked back fondly in phone interviews on their days in the red suit.

Ms. Eleniak said she’s been a “one-piece girl” since her time on “Baywatch.” “I haven’t worn a bikini in probably 30 years.”

Ms. Electra laughed as she remembers her initial encounter with the swimsuit, which she had admired as a fan of the series before landing the role of Lani McKenzie in 1997. The actress had no idea she’d be asked to put the suit on during her audition read with Mr. Hasselhoff, and having rushed over from the set of MTV’s “Singled Out,” she admits to having slipped into the suit with unshaved legs. “I was like, ‘Oh, I hope they don’t see that!’” she said.

Ms. Packard became a regular later in the series, when she says the suits had transitioned from a traditional lifeguard look to “a swimsuit that was barely covering anything.” After struggling to keep the back from riding up while filming, she was directed to an on-site trailer to pick out another suit, settling on one that Ms. Paul had previously worn.

Ms. Anderson said modesty was not an issue for her but confirmed that the suits were pretty fitted. “Some people bring me bathing suits to sign autographs on and they are these big bathing suits and I say, ‘Listen, my bathing suit was tiny. It just stretched and pulled onto your body,’” she said.

And while Nicole Eggert, who played Summer Quinn, recalled that wearing the Baywatch wardrobe made her feel “proud and powerful,” there was a downside: the tan lines. It was as if “I wore a white one-piece when I was naked all the time,” she said.

Those involved with “Baywatch” said they were thrilled to see suits inspired by the show on beaches today.

Ms. Anderson is proud to still fit in her original suit and admits to slipping into it every now and then, if the mood strikes, surprising whomever she’s dating. “I jump in the shower with a bathing suit and then jump on them wherever they are in the house, soaking wet,” she said.

Ms. Electra has taken a more curatorial approach. “I have my suit framed and when people come over to the house, they get really excited,” she said. “It just has this effect on people. It was empowering.”

Deeming the suit’s shade of red a powerful and heroic hue, Mr. Berk said that he’s working with Pantone, the color standards company, to make “Baywatch Red” a proprietary shade.

And while waistlines of two-pieces may rise and fall, Ms. Eggert thinks the “Baywatch” suit’s particular cut will never go out of style. “It’s a little bit more interesting than your average bikini. It’s not just about the body,” she said. “It’s sexy without being too revealing so it works on all body types.”

Ms. Packard said, “The fact that it’s still a trend to wear a one-piece speaks volumes because prior to ‘Baywatch,’ I think there was this notion that to look sexy, you had to wear a string bikini.”

Ms. Anderson suggested that “maybe it was the people in the bathing suit that made it more exciting,” before noting that the show represented a time of youth and innocence that the suit continues to embody. “And we were kind of the California dream.”

Mr. Bonann, who today serves as an instructor to junior lifeguards, says his charges are given both a red one and two-piece and much prefer the one-piece.

“One of my girls just got a job as a real lifeguard and was telling me how excited she was to be wearing her red one-piece bathing suit and that she had worn it all day around her house that day,” he said. “So the red one-piece bathing suit is still iconic. Even to the real lifeguards themselves.”

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How the ‘Baywatch’ Swimsuit Became a Summer Classic

At the height of its popularity, the 1990s TV show “Baywatch” was bringing in 1.1 billion worldwide weekly viewers. It made Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra famous, revived (again) the career of David Hasselhoff and inspired a 2017 movie. Now the series can be handily retrieved on Amazon Prime and Hulu — in high definition and with 350 new original songs added to the score to help draw in millennial viewers. But what about “Baywatch” is most memorable, lasting and important?

Its red one-piece swimsuit.

Of late Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Jennifer Lopez have all posted snapshots wearing “Baywatch”-esque suits on social-media feeds, inspiring fans to swap their bikinis for maillots.

“It’s awesome to see people now embracing that fashion, oftentimes tagging it as ‘Baywatch,’” said the actress Kelly Packard, who made several appearances in the series before landing the reoccurring role of April Giminski in seasons 8 and 9. She follows #baywatch on Instagram and said she sees “thousands” of posts on the subject a day.

Brian Davis, designer of Magicsuit swimwear, created the Scuba Blake one-piece, a modern twist on the Baywatch suit for the 2019 swimwear season. He said it has sold briskly, priced at $168. “As a swimwear designer it is impossible not be inspired and influenced by the iconic ‘Baywatch’ swimsuit,” Mr. Davis said. “Who can forget the image of Pamela Anderson and Yasmine Bleeth running down the beach, hair flying in the wind, clad in that hot cherry red one-piece?”

Who indeed?

The suit has been trending for at least two years. Ashley Graham’s Swimsuits for All released an ad to promote its 2017 summer line, which featured Ms. Graham and the models Niki Taylor and Teyana Taylor as lifeguards. The company offers its customers myriad variations of one-pieces, many of which encompass the high leg opening and scoop neck that defined the “Baywatch” look.

Chromat also showed several versions of a red one-piece in its lifeguard-themed “Pool Rules” campaign, which promoted the company’s inclusive sizes and styles.

Also in 2017, a high-waisted suit called the Pamela Sunny Suit made by Sunny Co Clothing and priced at $99.99 had 50,000 orders in 29 minutes after an Instagram giveaway campaign, according to the company, since selling over 100,000. People understandably thought the name was a nod to Pamela Anderson, the most famous star of “Baywatch.” But Alan Alchalel, Sunny Co Clothing’s founder and C.E.O., insisted this was not so.

“Our suits get named after the first person to model it for us,” he said. “Ironically the girl’s name was Pamela.”

In the Beginning

The official “Baywatch” swimsuits were inspired by those worn by real lifeguards on beaches in Southern California. Greg Bonann, a creator of the series and lifeguard himself, enlisted TYR, a competitive swimwear company, for help with the design. “I wanted them to be real and practical and actually work in the surf,” Mr. Bonann said.

The company created a red one-piece bathing suit as the wardrobe’s template, then took measurements of each actress playing a lifeguard. The goal, Mr. Bonann said, was to flatter each star’s body — for example, putting Alexandra Paul’s athletic frame “in a high neck suit with bare shoulders,” while shorter cast members like Erika Eleniak, Ms. Packard and Ms. Electra, were given higher-cut legs to fake the appearance of height.

The suits were then outfitted with official “Baywatch Lifeguard” patches. “The red bathing suit has absolutely no meaning whatsoever without a patch on it,” Mr. Bonann said. “As far as the real lifeguard is concerned, that is the iconic thing.”

Michael Berk, another creator of the show, said. “We never tried to be sexy intentionally. It was all about athletics and functionality.” This was also the case with the famous slow-motion run, an idea that came from Mr. Bonann after he filmed the Olympic hundred-yard dash runners in slow motion to show off their athleticism. “When we did our original music video that we did to sell ‘Baywatch,’ we were filming the lifeguards sprinting to the rescue in slow motion to build up the tension,” Mr. Berk said. “And suddenly it became this very sexy thing.”

Throughout the years, the “Baywatch” suits took on many different iterations; Speedo, JAG and Kiwi Swim all contributed designs. Necklines got lower, legs got higher and versions appeared with variations like zippers in the front. “We stuck with the authentic style but we tweaked it and made it more exciting than what is standard wear for the lifeguard,” said Karen Braverman Freeman, a costume designer for the show.

The cast of a “Rookie School” subplot, which included Ms. Electra, started in a black version of the one-piece. When the show went to Hawaii, Mr. Bonann had yellow suits commissioned. In addition, there were sometimes separate suits for water stunts and land. “It would be indistinguishable to most people except to the girl who was wearing it that the water suit was much tighter than the beach suit,” he said.

‘It Just Stretched and Pulled’

Almost three decades after the show’s premiere, the “Baywatch” cast looked back fondly in phone interviews on their days in the red suit.

Ms. Eleniak said she’s been a “one-piece girl” since her time on “Baywatch.” “I haven’t worn a bikini in probably 30 years.”

Ms. Electra laughed as she remembers her initial encounter with the swimsuit, which she had admired as a fan of the series before landing the role of Lani McKenzie in 1997. The actress had no idea she’d be asked to put the suit on during her audition read with Mr. Hasselhoff, and having rushed over from the set of MTV’s “Singled Out,” she admits to having slipped into the suit with unshaved legs. “I was like, ‘Oh, I hope they don’t see that!’” she said.

Ms. Packard became a regular later in the series, when she says the suits had transitioned from a traditional lifeguard look to “a swimsuit that was barely covering anything.” After struggling to keep the back from riding up while filming, she was directed to an on-site trailer to pick out another suit, settling on one that Ms. Paul had previously worn.

Ms. Anderson said modesty was not an issue for her but confirmed that the suits were pretty fitted. “Some people bring me bathing suits to sign autographs on and they are these big bathing suits and I say, ‘Listen, my bathing suit was tiny. It just stretched and pulled onto your body,’” she said.

And while Nicole Eggert, who played Summer Quinn, recalled that wearing the Baywatch wardrobe made her feel “proud and powerful,” there was a downside: the tan lines. It was as if “I wore a white one-piece when I was naked all the time,” she said.

Those involved with “Baywatch” said they were thrilled to see suits inspired by the show on beaches today.

Ms. Anderson is proud to still fit in her original suit and admits to slipping into it every now and then, if the mood strikes, surprising whomever she’s dating. “I jump in the shower with a bathing suit and then jump on them wherever they are in the house, soaking wet,” she said.

Ms. Electra has taken a more curatorial approach. “I have my suit framed and when people come over to the house, they get really excited,” she said. “It just has this effect on people. It was empowering.”

Deeming the suit’s shade of red a powerful and heroic hue, Mr. Berk said that he’s working with Pantone, the color standards company, to make “Baywatch Red” a proprietary shade.

And while waistlines of two-pieces may rise and fall, Ms. Eggert thinks the “Baywatch” suit’s particular cut will never go out of style. “It’s a little bit more interesting than your average bikini. It’s not just about the body,” she said. “It’s sexy without being too revealing so it works on all body types.”

Ms. Packard said, “The fact that it’s still a trend to wear a one-piece speaks volumes because prior to ‘Baywatch,’ I think there was this notion that to look sexy, you had to wear a string bikini.”

Ms. Anderson suggested that “maybe it was the people in the bathing suit that made it more exciting,” before noting that the show represented a time of youth and innocence that the suit continues to embody. “And we were kind of the California dream.”

Mr. Bonann, who today serves as an instructor to junior lifeguards, says his charges are given both a red one and two-piece and much prefer the one-piece.

“One of my girls just got a job as a real lifeguard and was telling me how excited she was to be wearing her red one-piece bathing suit and that she had worn it all day around her house that day,” he said. “So the red one-piece bathing suit is still iconic. Even to the real lifeguards themselves.”

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What’s Hot Central Florida: February 2019

Welcome to the What’s Hot Column, where we feature countless events in the Greater Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas. This is also your connection to activities and events by local LGBT+ Organizations. Continue reading on to learn What’s Hot in February!

Friday, February 1

Join Southern Nights Tampa for their Monthly NeiBEARhood Takeover. “Beardstock” with DJ Edil Hernandez sponsored by Gobearr Gear & FatMarker. There will be fundraising performances for Miss Florida Bearded Queens journey to nationals. Showtime at 12am with Scarlette Diamond & Aquariius & 1am show with Miss Florida Bearded queen herself – Bearonce Bear. 21 & Over event with no cover before 10pm.  

Saturday, February 2

Join The Parliament House as they say Farwell, to Shantell D’Marco for her final Saturday night as a current Footlight Player before she relocates to Chicago. Showtimes are 10pm & 12am. This weekend P-House will be featuring the Sounds of DJ Nina Flowers (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the main disco till 3am.

Starting today and every month on the first Saturday till June 1 join Lake Nona Cars & Coffee (11920 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando) for an event featuring everything from rare cars to new cars being released. There is always something cool and different that shows up, you just never know what it will be. Come hang out with your friends or network with like-minded individuals. They are a proud partner of Nemours Children’s Hospital. Each month they raise donations to help children in need.  100% of raffles, donations, and product sales are donated to Nemours Children’s Hospital. For Additional information carsandcoffeecfl.autoshowsonline.com.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Glow Party,” starring Stephanie Stuart and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

Thursday, February 7

Come Out With Pride is excited to welcome Pride organizers and special guests to sunny Orlando for Interpride Pose 2019! Join them till February10 for educational workshops, networking opportunities and fabulous social events — all designed to showcase and benefit the various Prides of the Southeast. Get registration and hotel info plus check out the latest on their website at Comeoutwithpride.com/pose. Friday, February 8

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Eddie Martinez, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Back by Popular Demand, the Van Wezel presents “Patti Labelle” the Philadelphia Maven returns to belt out her Soul and R&B classics, pop hits, blues and spirituals – as only Ms. Patti can!  Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Saturday, February 9

Right Angle Entertainment in association with Dr. Phillips Center present “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. This event uses a huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Showtime is at 8pm, and for tickets go to: drphillipscenter.org.

Sunday, February 10

The Amway Center presents Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour.” Perry’s Madea franchise has resonated with its diverse audience with films exploring poverty, race, love and more. Marking Perry’s 21st stage play as the Atlanta grandma, the show stars the original cast including Tamela Mann, David Mann, and Cassi Davis. With the end of the Madea franchise era, and in proper Perry fashion, he wanted to give Madea fans a proper send off. The character, Mabel Earlene “Madea” Simmons, played by Perry himself, first appeared as a 68-year-old in the 1999 stage play, “I Can Do Bad All by Myself,” followed by the play and film, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” Performance runs though February 11. For additional information and tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

If you want to hand out in your underwear head on over to Barcodes Orlando, every Sunday night with discounts for men in underwear.

Tuesday, February 12

Southern Nights Orlando presents Twisted Tuesday ‘Find your Valentine’ with special guest Blue Star. The main show is at 12am with Axel Andrews, Kaija Adonis & Cara Cavalli, followed by the Talent Contest. Doors open at 9pm, with no cover before 11pm.  

The Straz Center presents “Hamilton: An American Musical” The Tony Award winning sung-and-rapped through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow. Production runs through March 10. For tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Reminder…. that Barcodes Orlando has Free Pool all day and all night every Tuesday!

Wednesday, February 13

The legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to Orlando with his Valentine’s concert. Celebrating the romance of Valentine’s Day, Bocelli will delight his fans to a unique holiday repertoire combining the most beloved arias, crossover hits, and the world’s most famous love songs. With one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for over 20 years and sold over 80 million records worldwide. A One Night Only event you can not miss! For tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

Join Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners as they host the annual City of Orlando’s Black History Month celebration of the African American culture and contributions. This year’s Black History Month theme, “Black Migrations” emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities. While inclusive of earlier centuries, this theme focuses especially on the twentieth century through today. Event begins at 5:30pm at Mad Cow Theatre, 54 West Church St. For additional information, go to:  Madcowtheatre.com.

Thursday, February 14

Mad Theatre and the Straz Center present “Heathers The Musical” a darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid: J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kick Heather’s aerobicized butt…but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Production runs till March 3. For Tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Friday, February 15

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Puppy Love,” which is a Pup night starring Alexis De La Mer and DJ Greg Anderson. 21 and over with no cover!

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Cindel, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Saturday, February 16

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay presents “Valentines Cabaret Show: “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not” at the ballroom of the Historic Lozano Cigar Factory (1410 N 21st St Tampa). The GMCTB’s Cabaret is a must see showcasing their members singing solos, duets and group acts. They will have you loving, laughing and leaving happy, all while raising funds to continue the songs of The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to: Gmctb.org.

The Parliament House presents the 6th Annual Red Ball featuring Monique Heart from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Shows at 10pm and 12am with the Footlight Players. Doors open at 8pm, and the Theatre doors open at 9:30pm. DJ Briana spins till 3am, with 18+ welcome. General admission is $12, with VIP admission $25 and includes a photo opportunity after the midnight pool stage show. Red Attire Strongly Recommended.

Southern Nights Tampa presents DJ Kitty Glitter (Direct from Australia). 18 & Over welcome with show time at 12am starring Roxxxy Andrews, Jade Embers and guests!

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with AEG Presents, present “Dancing With The Stars: Live! – a Night to remember” The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Choreographed by Emmy award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, this event delivers a spectacular night of show-stopping dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, and many more! For tickets, go to: Drphillipscenter.org.

Neema Barhami and Latin Saturdays “Amor” present Farrah Moan from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Doors open at 9pm, with admission $10 before 11pm and a Meet & Greet for only $20 (includes admission).  21 + welcome. Feautring DJ’s Kraig Mattew & Franklin Cruel. With Performances by Nouba Soleil, Natalie Nayles and Cara Cavalli. For Additional information, go to: Stonewallorlando.com.

Monday, February 18

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Ed Atamian present Carol Burnett “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection.” Burnett will take questions from the audience, show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience had an unfiltered opportunity to engage Carol with questions and receive spontaneous answers. “I love the spontaneity of these evenings,” said Carol. “I never know what anyone is going to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!” Showtime at 7:30pm, and to purchase tickets, go to: DrPhillipscenter.org.

Tuesday, February 19

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Van Wezel in association with Wilde Lexus Sarastoa and ABC 7 present “Finding Neverland.” The show tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. For tickets and show times Vanwezel.org.

Thursday, February 21

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Live Nation present “Hymn” starring Sarah Brightman in concert with special guests Vincent Niclo & Narcis Lustin Lanau. Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, Sarah Brightman has amassed global sales of more than 30 million units. Showtime at 8pm, an for tickets, go to:  Drphillipscenter.org.

Friday, February 22

The Parliament House in association with Miracle of Love, Inc. present an Intergalactic Experience – Wigs in Space! Experience big wigs, big entertainment, as well as big prizes. The Theme is Space, so make sure to come out in theme. For Tickets and additional information please visit Parliamenthouse.com.

Saturday, February 23

Mr Ms Adrien in association with Southern Nights Orlando present “Gaga Ball 3.” The show is a fully staged and choreographed drag tribute production dedicated to the career of Grammy award winning artist Lady Gaga, and her legions of dedicated fans. The show is a full hour packed with Gaga’s most iconic looks and performances, and will make you feel like you are front row at a live Lady Gaga concert. Showtime at 8:30pm, with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $10 pre-sale, and $20 at the Door. For tickets and additional information visit: mrmsadrien.ticketleap.com/gagaball.

Barcodes Orlando presents their monthly (last Sat of every month) Leather night with live demo’s and as always no cover!

Tuesday, February 26

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Storytelling with three-time Grammy Award-winner Sarah McLachlan and featuring Vanessa Freebairn-Smith takes place at the Van Wezel. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and 12 Juno Awards to her name, McLachlan was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has solidified her place as one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in the entertainment industry. Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Sexy Singlet,” starring Lady Janet and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

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What’s Hot Central Florida: February 2019

Welcome to the What’s Hot Column, where we feature countless events in the Greater Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas. This is also your connection to activities and events by local LGBT+ Organizations. Continue reading on to learn What’s Hot in February!

Friday, February 1

Join Southern Nights Tampa for their Monthly NeiBEARhood Takeover. “Beardstock” with DJ Edil Hernandez sponsored by Gobearr Gear & FatMarker. There will be fundraising performances for Miss Florida Bearded Queens journey to nationals. Showtime at 12am with Scarlette Diamond & Aquariius & 1am show with Miss Florida Bearded queen herself – Bearonce Bear. 21 & Over event with no cover before 10pm.  

Saturday, February 2

Join The Parliament House as they say Farwell, to Shantell D’Marco for her final Saturday night as a current Footlight Player before she relocates to Chicago. Showtimes are 10pm & 12am. This weekend P-House will be featuring the Sounds of DJ Nina Flowers (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the main disco till 3am.

Starting today and every month on the first Saturday till June 1 join Lake Nona Cars & Coffee (11920 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando) for an event featuring everything from rare cars to new cars being released. There is always something cool and different that shows up, you just never know what it will be. Come hang out with your friends or network with like-minded individuals. They are a proud partner of Nemours Children’s Hospital. Each month they raise donations to help children in need. ��100% of raffles, donations, and product sales are donated to Nemours Children’s Hospital. For Additional information carsandcoffeecfl.autoshowsonline.com.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Glow Party,” starring Stephanie Stuart and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

Thursday, February 7

Come Out With Pride is excited to welcome Pride organizers and special guests to sunny Orlando for Interpride Pose 2019! Join them till February10 for educational workshops, networking opportunities and fabulous social events — all designed to showcase and benefit the various Prides of the Southeast. Get registration and hotel info plus check out the latest on their website at Comeoutwithpride.com/pose. Friday, February 8

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Eddie Martinez, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Back by Popular Demand, the Van Wezel presents “Patti Labelle” the Philadelphia Maven returns to belt out her Soul and R&B classics, pop hits, blues and spirituals – as only Ms. Patti can!  Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Saturday, February 9

Right Angle Entertainment in association with Dr. Phillips Center present “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. This event uses a huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Showtime is at 8pm, and for tickets go to: drphillipscenter.org.

Sunday, February 10

The Amway Center presents Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour.” Perry’s Madea franchise has resonated with its diverse audience with films exploring poverty, race, love and more. Marking Perry’s 21st stage play as the Atlanta grandma, the show stars the original cast including Tamela Mann, David Mann, and Cassi Davis. With the end of the Madea franchise era, and in proper Perry fashion, he wanted to give Madea fans a proper send off. The character, Mabel Earlene “Madea” Simmons, played by Perry himself, first appeared as a 68-year-old in the 1999 stage play, “I Can Do Bad All by Myself,” followed by the play and film, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” Performance runs though February 11. For additional information and tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

If you want to hand out in your underwear head on over to Barcodes Orlando, every Sunday night with discounts for men in underwear.

Tuesday, February 12

Southern Nights Orlando presents Twisted Tuesday ‘Find your Valentine’ with special guest Blue Star. The main show is at 12am with Axel Andrews, Kaija Adonis & Cara Cavalli, followed by the Talent Contest. Doors open at 9pm, with no cover before 11pm.  

The Straz Center presents “Hamilton: An American Musical” The Tony Award winning sung-and-rapped through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow. Production runs through March 10. For tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Reminder…. that Barcodes Orlando has Free Pool all day and all night every Tuesday!

Wednesday, February 13

The legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to Orlando with his Valentine’s concert. Celebrating the romance of Valentine’s Day, Bocelli will delight his fans to a unique holiday repertoire combining the most beloved arias, crossover hits, and the world’s most famous love songs. With one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for over 20 years and sold over 80 million records worldwide. A One Night Only event you can not miss! For tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

Join Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners as they host the annual City of Orlando’s Black History Month celebration of the African American culture and contributions. This year’s Black History Month theme, “Black Migrations” emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities. While inclusive of earlier centuries, this theme focuses especially on the twentieth century through today. Event begins at 5:30pm at Mad Cow Theatre, 54 West Church St. For additional information, go to:  Madcowtheatre.com.

Thursday, February 14

Mad Theatre and the Straz Center present “Heathers The Musical” a darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid: J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kick Heather’s aerobicized butt…but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Production runs till March 3. For Tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Friday, February 15

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Puppy Love,” which is a Pup night starring Alexis De La Mer and DJ Greg Anderson. 21 and over with no cover!

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Cindel, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Saturday, February 16

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay presents “Valentines Cabaret Show: “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not” at the ballroom of the Historic Lozano Cigar Factory (1410 N 21st St Tampa). The GMCTB’s Cabaret is a must see showcasing their members singing solos, duets and group acts. They will have you loving, laughing and leaving happy, all while raising funds to continue the songs of The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to: Gmctb.org.

The Parliament House presents the 6th Annual Red Ball featuring Monique Heart from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Shows at 10pm and 12am with the Footlight Players. Doors open at 8pm, and the Theatre doors open at 9:30pm. DJ Briana spins till 3am, with 18+ welcome. General admission is $12, with VIP admission $25 and includes a photo opportunity after the midnight pool stage show. Red Attire Strongly Recommended.

Southern Nights Tampa presents DJ Kitty Glitter (Direct from Australia). 18 & Over welcome with show time at 12am starring Roxxxy Andrews, Jade Embers and guests!

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with AEG Presents, present “Dancing With The Stars: Live! – a Night to remember” The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Choreographed by Emmy award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, this event delivers a spectacular night of show-stopping dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, and many more! For tickets, go to: Drphillipscenter.org.

Neema Barhami and Latin Saturdays “Amor” present Farrah Moan from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Doors open at 9pm, with admission $10 before 11pm and a Meet & Greet for only $20 (includes admission).  21 + welcome. Feautring DJ’s Kraig Mattew & Franklin Cruel. With Performances by Nouba Soleil, Natalie Nayles and Cara Cavalli. For Additional information, go to: Stonewallorlando.com.

Monday, February 18

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Ed Atamian present Carol Burnett “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection.” Burnett will take questions from the audience, show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience had an unfiltered opportunity to engage Carol with questions and receive spontaneous answers. “I love the spontaneity of these evenings,” said Carol. “I never know what anyone is going to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!” Showtime at 7:30pm, and to purchase tickets, go to: DrPhillipscenter.org.

Tuesday, February 19

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Van Wezel in association with Wilde Lexus Sarastoa and ABC 7 present “Finding Neverland.” The show tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. For tickets and show times Vanwezel.org.

Thursday, February 21

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Live Nation present “Hymn” starring Sarah Brightman in concert with special guests Vincent Niclo & Narcis Lustin Lanau. Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, Sarah Brightman has amassed global sales of more than 30 million units. Showtime at 8pm, an for tickets, go to:  Drphillipscenter.org.

Friday, February 22

The Parliament House in association with Miracle of Love, Inc. present an Intergalactic Experience – Wigs in Space! Experience big wigs, big entertainment, as well as big prizes. The Theme is Space, so make sure to come out in theme. For Tickets and additional information please visit Parliamenthouse.com.

Saturday, February 23

Mr Ms Adrien in association with Southern Nights Orlando present “Gaga Ball 3.” The show is a fully staged and choreographed drag tribute production dedicated to the career of Grammy award winning artist Lady Gaga, and her legions of dedicated fans. The show is a full hour packed with Gaga’s most iconic looks and performances, and will make you feel like you are front row at a live Lady Gaga concert. Showtime at 8:30pm, with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $10 pre-sale, and $20 at the Door. For tickets and additional information visit: mrmsadrien.ticketleap.com/gagaball.

Barcodes Orlando presents their monthly (last Sat of every month) Leather night with live demo’s and as always no cover!

Tuesday, February 26

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Storytelling with three-time Grammy Award-winner Sarah McLachlan and featuring Vanessa Freebairn-Smith takes place at the Van Wezel. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and 12 Juno Awards to her name, McLachlan was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has solidified her place as one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in the entertainment industry. Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Sexy Singlet,” starring Lady Janet and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

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What’s Hot Central Florida: February 2019

Welcome to the What’s Hot Column, where we feature countless events in the Greater Orlando, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and surrounding areas. This is also your connection to activities and events by local LGBT+ Organizations. Continue reading on to learn What’s Hot in February!

Friday, February 1

Join Southern Nights Tampa for their Monthly NeiBEARhood Takeover. “Beardstock” with DJ Edil Hernandez sponsored by Gobearr Gear & FatMarker. There will be fundraising performances for Miss Florida Bearded Queens journey to nationals. Showtime at 12am with Scarlette Diamond & Aquariius & 1am show with Miss Florida Bearded queen herself – Bearonce Bear. 21 & Over event with no cover before 10pm.  

Saturday, February 2

Join The Parliament House as they say Farwell, to Shantell D’Marco for her final Saturday night as a current Footlight Player before she relocates to Chicago. Showtimes are 10pm & 12am. This weekend P-House will be featuring the Sounds of DJ Nina Flowers (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) in the main disco till 3am.

Starting today and every month on the first Saturday till June 1 join Lake Nona Cars & Coffee (11920 Narcoossee Rd, Orlando) for an event featuring everything from rare cars to new cars being released. There is always something cool and different that shows up, you just never know what it will be. Come hang out with your friends or network with like-minded individuals. They are a proud partner of Nemours Children’s Hospital. Each month they raise donations to help children in need.  100% of raffles, donations, and product sales are donated to Nemours Children’s Hospital. For Additional information carsandcoffeecfl.autoshowsonline.com.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Glow Party,” starring Stephanie Stuart and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

Thursday, February 7

Come Out With Pride is excited to welcome Pride organizers and special guests to sunny Orlando for Interpride Pose 2019! Join them till February10 for educational workshops, networking opportunities and fabulous social events — all designed to showcase and benefit the various Prides of the Southeast. Get registration and hotel info plus check out the latest on their website at Comeoutwithpride.com/pose. Friday, February 8

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Eddie Martinez, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Back by Popular Demand, the Van Wezel presents “Patti Labelle” the Philadelphia Maven returns to belt out her Soul and R&B classics, pop hits, blues and spirituals – as only Ms. Patti can!  Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Saturday, February 9

Right Angle Entertainment in association with Dr. Phillips Center present “The Simon & Garfunkel Story” The immersive concert-style theater show chronicles the amazing journey shared by the folk-rock duo, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. It tells the story from their humble beginnings as Tom & Jerry, to their incredible success as one of the best-selling music groups of the ‘60’s to their dramatic split in 1970. It culminates with the famous “The Concert in Central Park” reunion in 1981 with more than half a million fans in attendance. This event uses a huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs. Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Showtime is at 8pm, and for tickets go to: drphillipscenter.org.

Sunday, February 10

The Amway Center presents Tyler Perry’s “Madea’s Farewell Play Tour.” Perry’s Madea franchise has resonated with its diverse audience with films exploring poverty, race, love and more. Marking Perry’s 21st stage play as the Atlanta grandma, the show stars the original cast including Tamela Mann, David Mann, and Cassi Davis. With the end of the Madea franchise era, and in proper Perry fashion, he wanted to give Madea fans a proper send off. The character, Mabel Earlene “Madea” Simmons, played by Perry himself, first appeared as a 68-year-old in the 1999 stage play, “I Can Do Bad All by Myself,” followed by the play and film, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” Performance runs though February 11. For additional information and tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

If you want to hand out in your underwear head on over to Barcodes Orlando, every Sunday night with discounts for men in underwear.

Tuesday, February 12

Southern Nights Orlando presents Twisted Tuesday ‘Find your Valentine’ with special guest Blue Star. The main show is at 12am with Axel Andrews, Kaija Adonis & Cara Cavalli, followed by the Talent Contest. Doors open at 9pm, with no cover before 11pm.  

The Straz Center presents “Hamilton: An American Musical” The Tony Award winning sung-and-rapped through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton by historian Ron Chernow. Production runs through March 10. For tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Reminder…. that Barcodes Orlando has Free Pool all day and all night every Tuesday!

Wednesday, February 13

The legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli returns to Orlando with his Valentine’s concert. Celebrating the romance of Valentine’s Day, Bocelli will delight his fans to a unique holiday repertoire combining the most beloved arias, crossover hits, and the world’s most famous love songs. With one of the most recognizable voices in the industry, Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for over 20 years and sold over 80 million records worldwide. A One Night Only event you can not miss! For tickets, please visit Amwaycenter.com.

Join Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer and City Commissioners as they host the annual City of Orlando’s Black History Month celebration of the African American culture and contributions. This year’s Black History Month theme, “Black Migrations” emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities. While inclusive of earlier centuries, this theme focuses especially on the twentieth century through today. Event begins at 5:30pm at Mad Cow Theatre, 54 West Church St. For additional information, go to:  Madcowtheatre.com.

Thursday, February 14

Mad Theatre and the Straz Center present “Heathers The Musical” a darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid: J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kick Heather’s aerobicized butt…but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Production runs till March 3. For Tickets and show times go to: Strazcenter.org.

Friday, February 15

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Puppy Love,” which is a Pup night starring Alexis De La Mer and DJ Greg Anderson. 21 and over with no cover!

Southern Nights Tampa presents “Surge Fridays” with International DJ Cindel, spectacular décor, sexy Go-Go dancers and much more. This is an 18 and over event with doors opening at 9pm and no cover till 10pm.

Saturday, February 16

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay presents “Valentines Cabaret Show: “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not” at the ballroom of the Historic Lozano Cigar Factory (1410 N 21st St Tampa). The GMCTB’s Cabaret is a must see showcasing their members singing solos, duets and group acts. They will have you loving, laughing and leaving happy, all while raising funds to continue the songs of The Gay Men’s Chorus of Tampa Bay. For more information, or to purchase tickets, go to: Gmctb.org.

The Parliament House presents the 6th Annual Red Ball featuring Monique Heart from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Shows at 10pm and 12am with the Footlight Players. Doors open at 8pm, and the Theatre doors open at 9:30pm. DJ Briana spins till 3am, with 18+ welcome. General admission is $12, with VIP admission $25 and includes a photo opportunity after the midnight pool stage show. Red Attire Strongly Recommended.

Southern Nights Tampa presents DJ Kitty Glitter (Direct from Australia). 18 & Over welcome with show time at 12am starring Roxxxy Andrews, Jade Embers and guests!

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with AEG Presents, present “Dancing With The Stars: Live! – a Night to remember” The show will feature fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Choreographed by Emmy award-winning choreographer Mandy Moore and Dancing with the Stars Executive Producer Ashley Edens-Shaffer, this event delivers a spectacular night of show-stopping dance performances from world-renowned dancers including Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater, Hayley Erbert and Britt Stewart, and many more! For tickets, go to: Drphillipscenter.org.

Neema Barhami and Latin Saturdays “Amor” present Farrah Moan from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4. Doors open at 9pm, with admission $10 before 11pm and a Meet & Greet for only $20 (includes admission).  21 + welcome. Feautring DJ’s Kraig Mattew & Franklin Cruel. With Performances by Nouba Soleil, Natalie Nayles and Cara Cavalli. For Additional information, go to: Stonewallorlando.com.

Monday, February 18

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Ed Atamian present Carol Burnett “An Evening of Laughter and Reflection.” Burnett will take questions from the audience, show video clips from her shows in a format that harkens back to the legendary openings of The Carol Burnett Show where her studio audience had an unfiltered opportunity to engage Carol with questions and receive spontaneous answers. “I love the spontaneity of these evenings,” said Carol. “I never know what anyone is going to ask, or say, or do, so it keeps me on my toes!” Showtime at 7:30pm, and to purchase tickets, go to: DrPhillipscenter.org.

Tuesday, February 19

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Van Wezel in association with Wilde Lexus Sarastoa and ABC 7 present “Finding Neverland.” The show tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. For tickets and show times Vanwezel.org.

Thursday, February 21

The Dr. Phillips Center in association with Live Nation present “Hymn” starring Sarah Brightman in concert with special guests Vincent Niclo & Narcis Lustin Lanau. Known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement, Sarah Brightman has amassed global sales of more than 30 million units. Showtime at 8pm, an for tickets, go to:  Drphillipscenter.org.

Friday, February 22

The Parliament House in association with Miracle of Love, Inc. present an Intergalactic Experience – Wigs in Space! Experience big wigs, big entertainment, as well as big prizes. The Theme is Space, so make sure to come out in theme. For Tickets and additional information please visit Parliamenthouse.com.

Saturday, February 23

Mr Ms Adrien in association with Southern Nights Orlando present “Gaga Ball 3.” The show is a fully staged and choreographed drag tribute production dedicated to the career of Grammy award winning artist Lady Gaga, and her legions of dedicated fans. The show is a full hour packed with Gaga’s most iconic looks and performances, and will make you feel like you are front row at a live Lady Gaga concert. Showtime at 8:30pm, with doors opening at 8pm. Tickets are $10 pre-sale, and $20 at the Door. For tickets and additional information visit: mrmsadrien.ticketleap.com/gagaball.

Barcodes Orlando presents their monthly (last Sat of every month) Leather night with live demo’s and as always no cover!

Tuesday, February 26

An Intimate Evening of Songs and Storytelling with three-time Grammy Award-winner Sarah McLachlan and featuring Vanessa Freebairn-Smith takes place at the Van Wezel. With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and 12 Juno Awards to her name, McLachlan was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has solidified her place as one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in the entertainment industry. Showtime at 8pm, and for tickets go to: Vanwezel.org.

Cristoph’s Tampa presents “Sexy Singlet,” starring Lady Janet and DJ Mike Sklarz. 21 and over with no cover!

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2019/01/31/whats-hot-central-florida-february-2019/