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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.

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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.

Megyn Kelly broadway show and juliet cast has nonbinary character

Music

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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Theater

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.

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.

20 Broadway Bares Pics With a Naked Charlie Carver

Nudity, for a good cause.

Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey in talks to star in West End musical

The former onscreen couple may be taking their chemistry onstage for a Sondheim show.

'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 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 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'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 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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"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.

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

Nudity, for a good cause.

The former onscreen couple may be taking their chemistry onstage for a Sondheim show.

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 tell The Advocate about their time on Capitol Hill fighting for HIV funds.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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