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Titanique: Broadway's Gay Heaven Sings Celine Dion
22 Jun
Summary
- Broadway's Titanique musical reimagines Titanic with Celine Dion's hits.
- Deborah Cox, once Dion's backup, stars as Molly Brown.
- The show offers joy, laughter, and queer escapism in tough times.
The Broadway musical Titanique, a joyous celebration of queer culture, artfully weaves Céline Dion's discography into the narrative of the film Titanic. The production, currently playing to sold-out crowds at the St. James Theatre, has earned four Tony nominations, including Best Musical.
Actress and singer Deborah Cox, who began her career as a backup singer for Dion in the early 1990s, now stars as the Unsinkable Molly Brown. Cox finds the experience full circle, reliving songs she performed with Dion decades ago. The show first premiered as a one-night event in Los Angeles in 2017.
Titanique is lauded for its heightened unseriousness and camp, providing a much-needed escape and a space for joy and laughter. Cox expresses gratitude for the musical's role as a form of escapism, especially for the LGBTQ+ community amidst challenging political climates. The show continues its run through September.
The musical's success underscores the enduring power of music and its ability to foster connection and acceptance. Cox's involvement highlights her long-standing advocacy for marginalized groups and her belief in authentic self-expression. The show itself has evolved from a 2017 one-night show to a hit Off-Broadway production in 2022.
