Five-time Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Margaret Cho spoke with Markos Papadatos at New York’s GLAAD GALA, which was held on Friday, October 23rd at Cipriani 25 Broadway.
On being a part of the 2026 GLAAD GALA in New York, Cho exclaimed, “It feels really exciting! I love New York City. I just got here yesterday, and I am thrilled to be here at this GALA. I love GLAAD, so this is really cool!”
Importance of GLAAD
On the significance of GLAAD, Cho said, “I’ve worked with GLAAD for decades, and I think that media representation of us is really intrinsic in the way that we are treated in the world, and so, I feel like our media representation matters, and GLAAD is in charge of that. GLAAD monitors that, it is really powerful, and I really love what they do.”
“Tonight, I want people to just have fun, talk, and be together. It is a tough time politically, so now is the time we need community most of all,” she added.
Cho in ‘The Rocky Horror Show’
Cho is looking forward to starring in “The Rocky Horror Show” as part of her Broadway debut.
Cho will join the production as the “Narrator” making her Broadway debut beginning on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. She will take over the role from current “Narrator”, Tony-nominee Rachel Dratch who will play her final performance on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
“I am so excited. I love ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ and I’ve wanted to be a part of it since I was a child, so this really is a dream come true,” Cho acknowledged.
Background on GLAAD
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic force in media, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke powerful dialogue that shifts culture. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and advances LGBTQ representation, creating a world where everyone can live the life they love.
From its founding in response to harmful and inaccurate coverage of the AIDS crisis, to today’s frontlines of entertainment, news, politics, podcasts, AI, and social media, GLAAD has always championed in the power of storytelling to change the world.
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