Slideshow: ‘Hello Again’ Opening Night at REELING 2017, Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Film Fest

Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 25, 2017 - 5:41pm

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Director Tom Gustafson of ‘Hello Again.’

CHICAGO – Opening Night was a “reel” party as the 35th edition of “Reeling2017,” Chicago’s LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, kicked off at the historic Music Box Theatre on September 21st, 2017. The opening film was ‘Hello Again,” directed by Tom Gustafson, and featured Tyler Blackburn (“Pretty Little Liars”) and Jenna Ushkowitz (“Glee”). All three walked the Red Carpet before the screening, joined by screenwriter Cory Krueckeberg, and HollywoodChicago.com was there for Exclusive Photos and interviews.

The following audio interviews coincide with the Exclusive Photos by photographer Joe Arce of HollywoodChicago.com. Tyler Blackburn, Jenna Ushkowitz, Tom Gustafson and Cory Krueckeberg react to their Opening Night Reeling 2017 showing of “Hello Again,” a film based on Michael John LaChiusa’s celebrated 1993 Off-Broadway stage musical.

Click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through the slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos © Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com

REELING1: Tyler Blackburn portrays Jack in ‘Hello Again.’
REELING2: Jenna Ushkowitz portrays Marie in ‘Hello Again.’
REELING3: Director Tom Gustafson of ‘Hello Again.’
REELING4: Screenwriter Cory Krueckeberg of ‘Hello Again.’

“Reeling 2017,” The 35th edition of Chicago’s LBGTQ+ International Film Festival, runs from September 21st-28th, 2017. For film, events, venues and ticket information click here.