Broadway BUZZ

Jake Shears is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary artist whose work has consistently bridged pop spectacle, queer culture and classic songwriting. As the charismatic frontman of Scissor Sisters, he helped define 2000s pop with a flamboyant blend of glitter rock, house and electroclash, turning their 2004 self-titled debut into one of the UK’s biggest albums of the decade and cementing the band as a cultural force. The band’s legendary hits include the UK #1 single "I Don’t Feel Like Dancin’," “Take Your Mama”, “Let’s Have A Kiki” and “Filthy/Gorgeous”.  Alongside his music career, Shears has built a parallel presence in theatre. His credits include a starring role in Kinky Boots on Broadway and co-writing the music for Tammy Faye with Elton John and James Graham. Premiering in London’s West End in 2022, Tammy Faye won Olivier Awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor in a Musical before transferring to Broadway in 2024.  Shears launched his solo career in 2017 with the glam-pop single “Creep City,” followed by his self-titled debut album in 2018. Inspired by a creative rebirth in New Orleans and featuring collaborators including the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the record fused witty lyricism with rich, roots-influenced instrumentation. He returned in 2023 with Last Man Dancing, a euphoric, star-studded celebration of dance music culture spanning disco to rave, featuring collaborators including Kylie Minogue and Big Freedia.   His stage work continued with a critically acclaimed turn as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London’s West End in 2023, further cementing his reputation as a compelling live performer. In 2024, he launched the podcast Queer The Music, exploring the artists and songs that have shaped queer identity and dancefloor culture. In 2025, Shears reunited with Scissor Sisters for major UK and US arena tours and a standout performance at Glastonbury Festival, with a full international festival run continuing into 2026, including a headline slot at London’s iconic Mighty Hoopla festival and British Summertime in Hyde Park.