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.
September 25, 2024
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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.
January 25, 2013
Right-Wing Pundits Defend Trump's 'Shithole Countries' Remark
An alarming number of conservative commentators are taking his side.
January 12, 2018
This Zombie Ballet Stars Two Gay Leads
A pre-Halloween treat -- this unusual ballet company merges the eternal work of Shakespeare with the undead.
October 13, 2017
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.
April 26, 2006
A Reasons for Pride: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is a Modern Classic
The Modern Family actor talks about growing up gay in New Mexico, setting a new standard for LGBT visibility on TV, and returning to Shakespeare in the Park.
May 15, 2013
Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling during a performance in London
The acclaimed gay actor reportedly lost his footing in a fight scene and fell.
June 17, 2024
Ellen Teams Up With Gap to Challenge Gender Stereotypes
Ellen DeGeneres' new offering at GapKids features clothes for 'every girl.'
August 31, 2015
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.
February 22, 2013
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.
December 16, 2022
Toil & Trouble (and Pasties)
A rising burlesque troupe is taking on the works of Shakespeare.
November 28, 2017
25 LGBTQ+ Coming-of-Age Films Charting the Teen Years
LGBTQ+ coming-of-age films from But I'm a Cheerleader to Moonlight help us remember that coming into a queer identity is a journey.
August 31, 2022
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.
August 9, 2023
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.
March 16, 2024
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.
September 25, 2014
What to know about pronouns for International Pronouns Day
The Trevor Project recently released a helpful guide to gender identities and pronouns.
October 16, 2024
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.
June 20, 2006
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.
February 5, 2025