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.
April 10, 2024
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LSU Fraternity Faces Heat For Crass Michael Sam Banner
Officials from Louisiana State University will meet with the fraternity after displaying several crude banners over the years.
September 15, 2014
Tennessee Judge Extends Temporary Block on Anti-Drag Law
The judge had issued the original block last Friday only hours before the law was to take effect.
April 5, 2023
Stricter Anti-LGBTQ+ "Propaganda" Bill Heads to Putin's Desk
The proposal toughens the 2013 law against so-called "gay propaganda."
November 30, 2022
Catholic Hate Group Petitions to End Drag Queen Christmas Show
The holiday event featuring RuPaul's Drag Race alumni was called an "insult to the birth of Christ and human dignity."
December 2, 2019
Jason Alexander Apologizes for Referring to Cricket as a 'Gay Sport'
A long statement on how gay jokes can cause harm.
June 3, 2012
Equalpride's community partnership program aims to amplify LGBTQ+ advocacy
Equalpride announces its pioneering Community Partnership Program, joining forces with SMYAL and The Theater Offensive to empower and celebrate the diverse voices and talents within the LGBTQ+ community.
February 20, 2024
Utah Theater Responds to Homophobic Patron
A woman was offended by a 'repulsive' gay kiss in a Salt Lake City production of Deathtrap.
April 8, 2014
Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.
April 1, 2023
Ricky Gervais Isn't Just Transphobic, He's Tired
Maybe we shouldn't castigate the comedian for being bigoted, but instead for just no longer being funny.
March 22, 2018
Stonewall Tanks in First Weekend at Box Office
The film depicting the events that gave birth to the modern gay rights movement bombed in its opening weekend, earning back far less than one percent of what it cost to make.
September 27, 2015
'Bee'(n) there, done that
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee rides the current bee zeitgeist, but its laughs are a little too easy.
May 31, 2007
LGBT Youth Theater Group Honored at White House
Boston-based True Colors: Out Youth Theater is the first LGBT organization to receive the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award.
November 15, 2016
Op-ed: Being Out -- Really, Really Out -- Is Still Our Most Powerful Tool
Making space for LGBT people to simultaneously embrace their race, class, and culture might not be lucrative -- but experience shows it makes positive change, says one Boston queer theater veteran.
October 10, 2014
Ian McKellen Says Victims Contributed to the Culture of Sexual Harassment
Drawing from his experiences 60 years ago and failing to understand the imbalance of power, McKellen said that actresses traded sex for jobs.
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December 19, 2017
Gary Beach, Out Star of 'The Producers,' Dies at 70
The Tony-winner, who also starred in La Cage aux Folles, is survived by his husband.
July 18, 2018
Why the Outrage Over Tamron Hall's Sherry Pie Interview Matters
The mainstream media has a responsibility to respect all victims of sexual assault -- including LGBTQ+ survivors.
February 19, 2021