Texas
native Jade Esteban Estrada has been called by some the “master
entertainer.” He’s performed in 33 countries and in seven different
languages. His music has been heard on FX’s “The Shield.” He was named
the Funniest Amateur Comic in New York in 1994. He was even connected to
Madonna’s lead dancer during her Blonde Ambition Tour.
Now he’s the star of his one-man show titled “ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay
History of the World, Vol. 1,” portraying gay and lesbian characters
throughout time. Watch out Ellen DeGeneres!
“I’m a history buff, because of my job I’m in constant contact with
human rights activists all over the world,” said Estrada. “So I’m going
to hear a lot about Matthew Shepard [who was murdered in Laramie, Wyo.
in an anti-gay crime]. I’m going to hear a lot about same-sex marriage.
So I can’t help but think about the historical perspective.”
Estrada’s show presents depictions of Michelangelo and Oscar Wilde to
Gertrude Stein and DeGeneres through song, dance and perfect comedic
timing.
“My shows have brought me closer to American history and American
culture,” he added.
Estrada isn’t a stranger to Jersey City Pride. He hosted the event in
2003 and 2004 and performed his ICONS 2 show in 2005.
“There are a couple of cities I keep coming back to,” said Estrada,
“Jersey City is one of the top ones.”
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