Whether he’s originating roles in musicals or on “Gossip Girl,” Adam Chanler-Berat brings range — and realism — as a new kind of character actor.

Glass screens had been conquered by Slack and Zoom and social media, the apps of work and school and life’s assorted horribles, but my ears offered daily escape from, as Freddie Mercury sang, all this visual.

The comedian looks back on her years working on the career-defining show and demonstrates her trademark wit.

A classically trained flutist, the singer, rapper and songwriter spent more than three hours admiring the flute collection at the Library of Congress. Madison’s instrument was made for the second inauguration by a Parisian craftsman.

The artist’s influence is indisputably far-reaching. When asked about his own inspirations, he cites Lauren Halsey, as well as Fab Five Freddy and ancient Egypt.

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