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Award-winning gay Broadway actor and activist Gavin Creel dead at 48

Creel, who advocated for marriage equality, won a Tony Award in 2017 for Hello, Dolly! and appeared in many other acclaimed productions.

Hillary Clinton Steals the Show at 'Hello, Dolly'

Madame Secretary earned a standing ovation before the curtain rose. 

Betty Buckley Is the Gay Icon & Musical 'Heart Surgeon' America Needs

The legendary actress and singer talks Hello, Dolly!, her new cabaret series, and the conservative friends she lost after the 2016 election.

LGBTQ Celebs Honor 'Irreplaceable' Ally Carol Channing

Channing praised her "mutual love affair" with the LGBTQ community, which expressed an outpouring of love for the late actress.

Dolly Parton's Birthday Message to Cher Is Gay Canon

From one diva to another, Parton sang a brief mash-up of her megahit "I Will Always Love You" and "Happy Birthday" for Cher. 

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.

Gavin Creel Belts King and I's 'Something Wonderful' as Gay Love Song

The reimagining of the classic is part of a series that pays homage to the work of Rodgers and Hammerstein. 

Brandi Carlile Honors Joni Mitchell With Soaring 'River' Cover

The out Americana singer brought down the house when she performed Mitchell's sad Christmas classic for the Kennedy Center Honors.

Phyllis Diller Trailblazing Comic Dies at 95

Phyllis Diller, the comedian with the frizzy platinum hair and screechy laugh who opened the door for many other female comics, has died at age 95.

Actor Charles Nelson Reilly dead at 76

Charles Nelson Reilly, the Tony award winner who later became known for his ribald appearances on The Tonight Show and various game shows, has died. He was 76.

Charles in charge

Charles Nelson Reilly has the last laugh. In this October 9, 2001 interview the pop culture oddball and theater director opens up with The Advocate.

Victor Garber on Conquering Broadway, Film, and Now The Simpsons

The out actor makes his debut on The Simpsons this Sunday.

10 Musical Numbers That Made Me Gay: Dancing Boys Edition

Dancing men cutting loose in a movie musical can make a gay fan's heart soar.

10 of the Weirdest, Wildest Super Bowl Halftime Shows

Up With People! Carol Channing! Diana Ross on a helicopter! The Super Bowl halftime show is often a bizarre and kind of gay affair.

A brief history of LGBTQ+ representation on Broadway

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