Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming Actors Make Tony Awards History
J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell are the first out nonbinary or gender-nonconforming actors to receive Tony nominations.
May 2, 2023
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Ariana DeBose Makes Plea to Fight for Abortion, Queer & Human Rights
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June 8, 2015
'Red, White & Royal Blue' is Finally Getting a Film Adaptation
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October 1, 2021
Out Star Ali Stroker Makes History as 1st in Wheelchair to Win a Tony
The actress who came out as bisexual during The Glee Project won for her role as Ado Annie in Oklahoma.
June 10, 2019
Gay and Nonbinary Performers Sweep the Tony Awards
The historic ceremony was hosted by out actress Ariana DeBose.
June 12, 2023
From the Great White Way to the White House
While there won't be a woman in the White House anytime in the near future, 24 took the reins and elected to cast two-time Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as its first female president, Allison Taylor, who is likely to have everything including terrorists, WMDs, and the kitchen sink thrown at her. Jones sat down with The Advocateto talk marriage, the White House, and her "fluid" relationship with partner Sarah Paulson.
November 21, 2008
Tony Winner Michael Arden Reclaims the 'F' Word, Gets Bleeped
Arden, accepting the directing award for Parade, also told LGBTQ+ young people, "Your queerness is what makes you beautiful and powerful."
June 11, 2023
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Will Be 'Nonbinary and Transgender Extravaganza,' Says One Million Moms
We only hope that to be true.
November 13, 2023
Why a Tony for 'The Prom' Would Be the Best Pride Gift
The Broadway musical centers on rural LGBTQ youth, who are nearly invisible in mainstream entertainment.
June 7, 2019
Alex Newell, J. Harrison Ghee Make History as First Nonbinary Tony Winners
Alex Newell won Best Featured Actor in a Musical and J. Harrison Ghee Best Lead Actor.
June 11, 2023
Harvey Fierstein Worked With Warhol Before Making Broadway History
The actor looks back on his historic career amidst a lifetime of "gender issues."
March 15, 2022
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
'A Strange Loop,' Billy Porter, and More Make the Tonys Gay
From Ariana DeBose's opening number to A Strange Loop's Best Musical win, it was a decidedly queer-inclusive night.
June 13, 2022
Hedwig Creator John Cameron Mitchell to Receive Special Tony
The writer and original star of Hedwig and the Angry Inch will be honored at the June 7 Tony Awards.
April 28, 2015
Shane McAnally could make history for the LGBTQ+ community at the Grammys
The acclaimed songwriter would be the first gay man to win Songwriter of the Year at the pretegious awards.
January 25, 2024