On this episode of Weddings-ish with Jove, I’m joined in the studio by the fabulous Marty Lauter, best known as Marcia Marcia Marcia from Season 15 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and now officially a married person! Fresh off tying the knot with his partner of nine years, Kyle, Marty shares all the details of their wedding, from rethinking traditional wedding traditions to creating a celebration that felt completely true to them. We talk about the importance of bringing your village into the wedding planning process, incorporating personal details that tell your love story, and letting go of expectations to create a day that feels like you. Plus, there’s a very fashionable four-legged guest, a handmade wedding dress, and plenty of love, laughter, and queer joy.
Beyond the wedding, Marty opens up about his journey from RuPaul’s Drag Race to the Broadway stage, including his year-and-a-half run in the iconic revival of Cabaret. After realizing that life on the road as a touring drag performer was leaving him burnt out and disconnected, Marty decided to refocus on theater, leading to an audition that would change everything. We also hear the very romantic story of how he met Kyle while performing in Newsies, from a questionable opening joke to years of performing together, navigating long distance, and eventually building a life together. Marty shares why he believes what’s meant for you won't pass you by, and how the paths that don't work out can sometimes lead you exactly where you're supposed to be.
We wrap things up with a few personal questions, covering everything from favorite snacks and karaoke songs to the three meals Marty would choose for a last day on Earth (including a very specific pizza order from Gino’s Pizzeria, which catered their wedding!). Marty also shares his love of 1970s style, his admiration for Fleetwood Mac, and what’s next in his acting career. With a role in All’s Fair and dreams of joining the worlds of Glee and American Horror Story, Marty has plenty to look forward to, and we’re in his corner, cheering him on and manifesting it all!
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