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Robert Wilson, innovative gay theater director and playwright, has died at 83

Wilson "shattered theatrical norms" with his work, The New York Times reports.

Has Shakespeare's secret gay lover's identity just been uncovered by historians?

The tiny clue that pointed to a passionate love affair.

Meet the Queer Zombie Shakespeare

The immortal bard meets the undead.

WATCH: Gay Colorado Lawmaker Tells Civil Union Opponents 'Get Thee to a Nunnery'

Openly gay Denver Democrat, Sen. Pat Steadman, relied on some Shakespearean rhetoric in testimony considering his legislation that would create civil unions in Colorado.

Right-Wing Pundits Defend Trump's 'Shithole Countries' Remark

An alarming number of conservative commentators are taking his side.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on Invincible’s Timeless and Queer Story

Recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo chat with The Advocate about their contemporary (and queer) Romeo and Juliet set to their music.

My way out

The author of a compelling new book for gay men, The Way Out, relates his own journey from the closet to the party scene to despair to enlightenment--and invites you to join him on his path to affirming the true self.

Discover the gem that is the city of Ashland and its Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Ashland is a small, beautiful, LGBTQ-friendly city that hosts a renowned theater festival presenting the work of Shakespeare and more.

Check out the lesbian wedding at the center of 'Anyone But You'

The plot of the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell-led romcom revolves around a queer wedding featuring Alexandra Shipp and Hadley Robinson. And we have a clip.

Gay Playwright, Gay-Inclusive Comedy Are Most Popular This Season

Christopher Durang's Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike tops Theatre Communications Group's annual list of the most-produced plays in the country.

Ellen Teams Up With Gap to Challenge Gender Stereotypes

Ellen DeGeneres' new offering at GapKids features clothes for 'every girl.'

Shame on you BYU

Brigham Young University has continually shown itself to be intolerant and small-minded--not what you would expect from what is supposed to be an institution of higher learning.

Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?

Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.

Toil & Trouble (and Pasties)

A rising burlesque troupe is taking on the works of Shakespeare.

Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling during a performance in London

The acclaimed gay actor reportedly lost his footing in a fight scene and fell.

Florida Students Limited to Excerpts of Shakespeare Due to 'Sexual' Themes

Florida’s “don’t say gay” law is now depriving students of accessing some of the most read works in the English language.

TV That's Better Than 'Downton Abbey'

In Shakespeare Uncovered, Jeremy Irons, Derek Jacobi, and others tell us about the man who invented show business, created gender-bending characters, and wrote plays that leave Downton Abbey in the dust.

What to know about pronouns for International Pronouns Day

The Trevor Project recently released a helpful guide to gender identities and pronouns.

This Zombie Ballet Stars Two Gay Leads

A pre-Halloween treat -- this unusual ballet company merges the eternal work of Shakespeare with the undead.