A Conversation with RICHERT EASLEY from "Outrageous!"

A Conversation with RICHERT EASLEY from "Outrageous!"

Author: Patrick K. Walsh December 13, 2025 Duration: 53:35

In this second part of our FRIDAY THE 13TH THE SERIES SPECTACULAR celebraton of Richard Benner and his queer masterwork OUTRAGEOUS! (1977), we are delighted to share with you our conversation with actor RICHERT EASLEY who played Perry in the film.

Richert shares candid behind-the-scenes tales of making this rags-to-riches gay classic and its lasting impact on the LGBT+ community.

But that's not all! You'll also find out

  1. The inside scoop on Richert's time working on Broadway's most scandalous musical, OH, CALCUTTA!
  2. What it was like working with the legendary MADELINE KAHN on HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEMINI
  3. The REAL reason MICHAEL IRONSIDE was cut from Outrageous!

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