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Director William Friedkin's Controversial Gay Film Legacy
Friedkin, who died this week, directed two much-debated gay-themed films, The Boys in the Band and Cruising.
August 9, 2023
Sadly, 'Boys in the Band' Is Still Timely
The gay prejudices of the past are still present, writes Seamus Kernochan.
June 1, 2018
Tuc Watkins Is the Bisexual in 'Boys in the Band'
The out father of twins returns for the 50th anniversary of The Boys in the Band, bringing wisdom and knowledge to a universal struggle.
May 16, 2018
'The Boys in the Band' Is Finally Nominated for a Tony Award
More than 50 years after its initial premiere, the gay play is getting the recognition it deserves.
April 30, 2019
Boy in the Band Zachary Quinto on the State of Gay
The out actor -- as composed and clever as Harold, the character he portrays in the revival of The Boys in the Band -- unloads on queer camaraderie, self-loathing, and Trump's America.
May 16, 2018
Clash of the Classics: 'The Boys in the Band' vs. 'Trick'
In the fifth match of our qualifying round in our Clash of the Classics tournament, it's The Boys in the Band vs. Trick.
June 25, 2014
‘The Boys in the Band’ Playwright Mart Crowley's Queer Legacy
Crowley, who died this year, is getting overdue recognition for his groundbreaking 1968 slice of gay life.
September 30, 2020
How 'The Boys in the Band' Reframed 'Gay Shame' for 2020
Jim Parsons, Michael Benjamin Washington, Robin de Jesus, and Joe Mantello share how Boys is relevant to young queers in our digital cover story.
September 30, 2020
Mart Crowley, Author of 'The Boys in the Band,' Dead at 84
The groundbreaking gay playwright reportedly died a few days after heart surgery.
March 8, 2020
Netflix Is Making a 'Boys in the Band' Film With Broadway Cast
Ryan Murphy is producing the film, which reunites Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Matt Bomer, and more.
April 17, 2019
British Boy Band Member Reveals He's Been With Men
'Yeah, I've been with a man,' revealed singer Lee Ryan of the British boy band Blue.
January 9, 2014
'The Boys in the Band' Throw a Boozy Birthday Bash in 1st Trailer
A vicious parlor game is front and center in the first trailer for the Netflix film led by and starring all out men.
September 2, 2020
Charlie Carver, Boys in the Band's Resident Hustler, on LGBT Identity
The out TV star discusses his new Broadway production and what it says about gay life.
May 21, 2018
Why the Gay and Bi Men of 'Boys in the Band' Still Matter
Nine out actors join together for an incredible, all-queer revival of The Boys In the Band. We spoke to all of them about why Boys remains as powerful and topical a half century later.
May 16, 2018
Remembering My Friend Mart Crowley, the Man Behind 'Boys in the Band'
The Advocate's Christopher Harrity recalls the iconic writer, whose work could break your heart and make you screech with laughter at the same time.
March 13, 2020
Michael Benjamin Washington on Playing Boys' Only Black Character
The actor discusses his roles in 30 Rock and Boys, and his plan to honor Maya Angelou.
May 29, 2018
Actor Brian Hutchison on His (Possibly) Closeted 'Boys in the Band' Character
The stage and TV actor talks about femme-phobia and how it relates to his deeply conflicted Boys character.
May 23, 2018
How 'Boys in the Band' Helped Matt Bomer Become a Gay TV Superhero
The gay actor discussed how playing a closeted man onstage got him the part of Larry Trainor on Doom Patrol.
February 27, 2019