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In the Theater section of Arts and Entertainment, The Advocate brings readers the latest news related to Broadway and beyond. Discover the latest plays that appeal to the LGBT community through behind-the-scenes videos and interviews with the stars of the stage. Find out the hottest tickets for theater productions in the United States and around the world, ones that are tell stories that will make gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans audience members laugh, cry, and burst into applause and a standing ovation.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, Deborah Burrell, and Loretta Devine in a photo from the 980s
Arts & Entertainment

'Dreamgirls' is coming back to Broadway after over 40 years

Producers for the show, which first took the stage back in 1981, will conduct a worldwide star search for the main cast.

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint on Capitol Hill
Politics

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint warn Congress 'we will be back to HIV wards' if funding is cut

Javier Muñoz and Peppermint tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

​Jane Krakowski poses for portrait announcing her cast in ​Oh, Mary​ on Broadway
Theater

Jane Krakowski to play the next Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!'

For a limited engagement, the Tony and Olivier Award-winning actress will be taking over the central role in Oh, Mary!.

Broadway shows Boop Gypsy press images
Theater

Broadway's best: A look at the most exciting shows of the 2024-2025 season

Here are the best Broadway shows that we think queer audiences would love.

Sir Ian McKellen at The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim World Premiere, December, 2024, London
Arts & Entertainment

Sir Ian McKellen to host Shakespeare play with all trans and nonbinary cast

The rehearsed reading of Twelfth Night will be produced by the new trans and nonbinary theater company, Trans What You Will.

Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel in the Wicked musical; Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in the Wicked movie
film

Here's our honest cast comparison of the 'Wicked' movie and Broadway musical

How do your favorite actors from the original Broadway cast compare to the new faces bringing these beloved characters to life?

Ian McKellen spotted partying with men at London's gay nightclub Roast.
Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen parties with shirtless twunks in London

The 85-year-old actor attended an event with 10 DJs and a darkroom - we have the details.

Ariana DeBose in House of Spoils
Broadway

Ariana DeBose on Broadway hazing: lessons learned

The Oscar-winning actress also discusses identity, joy, Broadway hazing, and the healing power of food in her latest role as a chef in House of Spoils.

Zane Phillips
People

Zane Phillips figured out his sexuality by acting 'stupid in a very specific way'

"Straight boys are stupid with each other in their own kind of way, but I never really accessed that," the out actor recently told PRIDE.com.

Ariana DeBose performs onstage 75th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall New York City
Arts & Entertainment

8 Ariana DeBose must-see musical theater Performances ahead of the Tony Awards

The multi-talented Ariana DeBose (the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar) is hosting the Tony Awards for a third time. Here are seven performances that spotlight her outsized gifts.

Nikki Blonsky and her spouse Hailey Jo Jenson looking into each other's eyes
Arts & Entertainment

Surprise! 'Hairspray' star Nikki Blonsky has eloped with Hailey Jo Jenson

The actor revealed that she married her partner last year, dishing on the details of the intimate engagement and ceremony.

Broadway La Cage, The Color Purple, Some Like It Hot
Arts & Entertainment

A brief history of LGBTQ+ representation on Broadway

We've always been key creators, but in recent years we've been seen more onstage.

Jonathan Groff on Coming Out
Arts & Entertainment

Jonathan Groff thought coming out would make fame 'impossible.' Here's why he did anyway

The Broadway veteran thinks that "everyone that was closeted at some point" can relate to his latest role in Merrily We Roll Along.

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same
Theater

Giselle Byrd is taking center stage — and helping others do the same

The activist and educator is creating space for other queer and trans people of color in the theater world.

Ari Notartomaso, Jenn Grinels, and Sarah Rosetta Wakeman
Theater

A gender-bending Civil War soldier's tale comes to the musical stage

Sarah Rosetta Wakeman presented as a man to fight for the Union. Now Wakeman's story is the subject a musical play, written by Jenn Grinels and featuring nonbinary actor Ari Notartomaso.

Megyn Kelly broadway show and juliet cast has nonbinary character
Megyn Kelly

Megyn Kelly is shocked to learn that a musical from 2019 has LGBTQ+ characters

The conservative pundit is continuing to demonstrate her lack of cultural awareness.

Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon
Theater
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play

Playbill Honors World AIDS Day With Remember the Ribbon

Watch Broadway come together for the fourth annual event that benefits Broadway Cares.

Alex Newell, Ariana DeBose, Sean Hayes
Theater

Gay and Nonbinary Performers Sweep the Tony Awards

The historic ceremony was hosted by out actress Ariana DeBose.

Michael Arden
Theater

Tony Winner Michael Arden Reclaims the 'F' Word, Gets Bleeped

Arden, accepting the directing award for Parade, also told LGBTQ+ young people, "Your queerness is what makes you beautiful and powerful."

Alex Newell and J. Harrison Ghee
Theater

Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee Make History as First Nonbinary Tony Winners

Alex Newell won Best Featured Actor in a Musical and J. Harrison Ghee Best Lead Actor.