Melissa McCarthy on Channeling Her Inner Drag Queen for 'The Little Mermaid'
The star has a long history of loving and participating in drag culture.
April 6, 2023
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Alan Menken Says LeFou Isn't Gay
The Beauty and the Beast composer blamed a reporter from a gay magazine for pushing an "agenda."
March 14, 2017
'Mrs. Doubtfire' Musical Is in the Works
Hello, deary! Composer Alan Menken has announced that he and Harvey Fierstein are adapting the gay-inclusive Robin Williams film for the stage.
January 23, 2015
The First Act
As The Little Mermaid prepares for its Broadway debut, composer Alan Menken reflects on his years of collaboration and friendship with the late gay lyricist Howard Ashman.
January 4, 2008
Mj Rodriguez Slays 'Suddenly Seymour' (With a Kiss!) on 'James Corden'
The Pose star and George Salazar gave a breathtaking performance from Little Shop of Horrors on the late-night show.
October 2, 2019
Elton John is the latest EGOT club member after winning an Emmy Monday night
The music legend won an Emmy for his Disney+concert special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.
January 16, 2024
Watch Broadway's Brightest Stars in World AIDS Day Streaming Event
In honor of World AIDS Day, Playbill is streaming its star-studded "Remember the Ribbon" event for free online.
December 1, 2021
Star-Studded Broadway Event to Pay Tribute to World AIDS Day
Judith Light, Billy Porter, Chita Rivera, and Javier Munoz are among the many stars of stage and screen that will appear at the musical fundraising event.
November 18, 2021
L.A.'s 'Little Shop,' With Trans and Gay Leads, Wins Top Casting Prize
Ryan Tymensky was honored at the Artios Awards for an LGBTQ-inclusive production.
April 16, 2021
Mister Sister
Having already graced Broadway with The Little Dog Laughed and Xanadu, late-addition librettist Douglas Carter Beane blesses the musical Sister Act with his divine gay sensibility.
April 20, 2011
Sam Smith Wins Oscar for Best Original Song
The out crooner dedicated his first Academy Award to 'the LGBT community all around the world.'
February 28, 2016
Jerry Herman, Songwriter for 'La Cage,' 'Mame,' 'Dolly,' Dead at 88
The gay tunesmith's song "I Am What I Am" from La Cage aux Folles became an LGBTQ anthem.
December 28, 2019
The Problem With Saying Bert and Ernie Are Not Gay
The repeated denials from Sesame Street and others tap into a history of stigma.
September 19, 2018
Amy Adams
In this month's part live action, part animated feature Enchanted, Amy Adams earns her tiara as Disney's most complex princess yet. But as much as we respect the living doll's 2005 Oscar nomination for Junebug and breakthrough performance in Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can, we're still enchanted by her earlier efforts, such as Drop Dead Gorgeous, Psycho Beach Party and Cruel Intentions 2.
November 16, 2007
18 Camp Classic Musicals That Make Us Sing
Nothing inspires gay fans more than camp classics, and no movie genre is more campy than musicals.
May 22, 2015
Seat Filler April
The Advocate's man on the New York theater scene wraps up another season with visits to 20 shows, including The Normal Heart, Sister Act, Anything Goes, Catch Me If You Can, Wonderland, War Horse, High, and more.
May 11, 2011
Seat Filler: Our Guide to New York Theater for April 2014
Planning to see a show in NYC besides Hedwig? Skip the Les Miserables revival and check out these LGBT-inclusive musicals.
April 24, 2014
13 Gift Ideas for Newfound Catholic Friends
Leaked by Seth Meyers last week, here is The Advocate's list of gift ideas for our newfound Catholic friends.
October 21, 2014
16 Monsters in the Closet
Myths, movies, and fiction are filled with characters who are thinly veiled representations of LGBT and HIV-positive people.
October 3, 2016
Seat Filler: The Advocate's Guide to the 2011-12 Broadway Season
The 2011-2012 Broadway season has officially ended, the Tony nominations have been announced, and our man on the New York theater scene has now seen every show. Here's a look at his quick and queer-skewed impressions of the busy season's complete offerings -- thriving and shuttered, honored and snubbed.
May 9, 2012
17 Winter TV Shows LGBT Viewers Can't Miss
From new hit series to the return of old favorites, these 17 shows are must-see TV for LGBT viewers this winter.
January 14, 2015