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Queer Musical Parody of 'The Little Mermaid' Is Making a Splash Across the Pond

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch first made waves on UK stages in 2022 – and it's returning this year.

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.

This Video of Brian Sims Lip-Synching Little Mermaid in His Car Is Going Viral

The out Pennsylvania legislator racks up the plays for his solo performance of "Part of Your World."

When Meghan Mentioned 'The Little Mermaid,' My Gay Heart Knew Her Pain

Queer people intuitively understand the pressures from family to conform for the sake of appearances. But in their hearts, they want more.

New Menswear Line Goes Under The Sea

Menswear get's a dash of Disney with new line devoted to The Little Mermaid

Randy Rainbow on Trump's Racism, Desperation: 'Poor Deplorable Troll'

The gay comedian mines The Little Mermaid for a hilarious indictment of the flailing president.

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.

The Lion King's Alfre Woodard on Running the Pride and Being Fabulous

The veteran actress speaks with The Advocate about why the new Lion King (with its feminist nods and diverse casting) is the perfect movie for our time. 

WATCH: Trans Model Andreja Pejic Launches Kickstarter for Film

The documentary will recount Pejic's journey from an intern at a Serbian refugee camp to one of the world's most high-profile trans fashion models.

WATCH: Model Comes Out as Transgender Woman

The famously androgynous model announced on 'Entertainment Tonight' that she has struggled with her gender identity since she was 13 years old, but finally feels secure enough to be open about it.

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.

Sorry, Russia: There Have Always Been Gay Disney Characters

Those boycotting Beauty and the Beast because LeFou is gay will have to burn the entire Disney library.

Early Frozen Designs Inspired by Gay Icon Bette Midler

Drafts show influence of the Divine Miss M. on Disney's latest blockbuster animated feature.

Gay Grooms Don Buzz Lightyear, Woody Costumes for First Dance

The couple, who got engaged at Disneyland, danced to "You've Got a Friend in Me" from the animated classic Toy Story.

Sondheim Approves Gay Man as Into the Woods Witch

Broadway's Tituss Burgess will take on an iconic role traditionally played by a woman.

'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.

The Advocate to Interview Carmen Carrera, Rep. Sims at Unleashed LGBTQ

The event is a virtual networking opportunity for LGBTQ+ professionals.

New Disney+ Doc Showcases Life of Queer Disney Hitmaker Howard Ashman

The acclaimed Disney lyricist passed away from AIDS-related complications back in 1991.

Cultural Critic and Psych Professor Attacks 'Frozen' as 'Propagandistic'

After making waves by denouncing the use of gender-neutral pronouns on campus, Jordan Peterson has now gone after the modern Disney classic about sisterly love.

The Hate Lobbed at Angelica Ross, Meghan Markle Is Familiar to All Black Trans Women

Deciding how to handle microaggressions — and overt ignorance — is a full-time job for trans women of color.