Frankie A. Rodriguez brings heart, smarts, and catfishing to Hulu’s 'Chad Powers'
The actor’s character is gay, a co-conspirator, and a catfish mascot who is integral to the storyline of the hit series.
October 8, 2025
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Will Joshua Bassett Get a Queer Storyline in High School Musical?
Showrunner Tim Federle says this season is a big one for Bassett's character.Â
August 4, 2022
Conservatives Slam Disney+ for High School Musical's Gay Romance
The series "seems to be continuing its sad decline into liberal propaganda," according to Newsbusters.
December 12, 2019
'High School Musical' (Finally!) Has an Out Gay Teen
Actor Frankie A. Rodriguez discusses the groundbreaking role of Carlos in Disney Plus's High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
November 11, 2019
How 'High School Musical' Blessed Us with Disney's First Gay Love Song
Joe Serafini and Frankie A. Rodriguez talk to The Advocate about giving the next-generation Disney fans the LGBTQ+ representation they deserve!
July 19, 2021
Gayest thing on TV right now: 'High School Musical 2'
The High School Musical franchise is the most-watched sugarcoated lie on basic cable--you'll still love it.
August 21, 2007
WATCH: 'Love Comes First' for Straight Ally Vanessa Hudgens
The Broadway star and former High School Musical sweetheart is proud to call herself an ally for the gay community.
April 23, 2015
Joshua Bassett Was ‘So Liberated’ by Unintentionally Coming Out
The High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star might not have planned to come out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community last year, but now he's so grateful he did.
March 23, 2022
Vanessa Hudgens: Punching Beauty
Graduating from her High School Musical era with grown-up roles in Beastly and Sucker Punch, Vanessa Hudgens forgives gay haters for being jealous and wanting her ex.
March 4, 2011
Seat Filler The Advocates Guide to Theater
Your man on the New York theater scene looks back at gay love and self-loathing in the '40s, '50s, and '60s before shamelessly lusting after Broadway stars Liev Schreiber, Victor Garber, and High School Musical hunk Corbin Bleu.
February 23, 2010
14 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in August
Summer is in full swing and so are queer summer series and films.
August 5, 2023
Transgender Boy Can Play a Male Role in Texas High School's ‘Oklahoma!’ After All
The school board’s decision to allow Max Hightower to resume his role in the musical follows intense community backlash and national debate over transgender rights in schools.
November 14, 2023
Superstar Tenor Russell Thomas on Being a Black Queer Man in Opera
Thomas, who's currently artist in residence at the Los Angeles Opera, also discusses what he calls the best decision of his life: becoming a father.
December 9, 2022
Kids With Canceled School Musicals Sing for Laura Benanti on Twitter
The Broadway veteran asked students whose musicals were canceled to share their music with her, and the response was overwhelming.
March 17, 2020
10 Musical Numbers That Made Me Gay: Dancing Boys Edition
Dancing men cutting loose in a movie musical can make a gay fan's heart soar.
March 10, 2015
Love, Simon TV Show Pulled From Disney+ as It's Not 'Family-Friendly'
The production about a gay teen will now be airing on Hulu under a new title.
February 24, 2020
North Carolina High School Cancels Play Due to Gay Scene
A student production of John Cariani's Almost, Maine has been deemed inappropriate for what the principal calls 'sexually-explicit overtones and multiple sexual innuendos.'
October 17, 2014
