Resurrection: The Michael Callen Story
Michael Callen was a singer and songwriter who played a vital role in AIDS activism, but has been largely forgotten in recent decades. He saved countless lives by inventing safe sex in the 1980s. He created the first buyers club in America. He fought with Dr. Tony Fauci to get drugs approved faster.
Resurrection brings Michael's story to life through live storytelling combined with performances of his music.
The show is touring Halifax following performances at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and Buddies in Bad Times in Toronto.
Resurrection is based on the award-winning Resurrection podcast which is dedicated to sharing the stories of queer people whose lives have been impacted by HIV/AIDS. Since its release in 2023, Resurrection has charted among the Top 15 podcasts in Canada and was recently named one of the best podcasts of 2024 by Amazon Music, the Irish Independent, and Podcast Review.
WHERE: Strug Concert Hall, 1385 Seymour Street, Halifax
WHEN: Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 7:30pm
COST: $20
The show runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.
The show will be hosted by Resurrection’s own Dane Stewart with musical performances by NYC cabaret performer, Andrew Morrisey, and internationally acclaimed jazz pianist, Andrew Boudreau. The show is directed by Margot Bégin.
This project is made possible thanks to the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
