Why is Broadway soooooo GAY!!??

OK, I know I will be 'bashed' maybe for this. But I have to ask, why is Broadway theater so gay and getting gayer every day? The actors are gay. The dancers are gay. and more and more the shows are about gay life, ie Rent, Ave. Q, etc...

What I'm asking is, why are gay people soooooo attracted to broadway?? I'm a straight guy who loves broadway and every time I tell someone about a show I saw or something like that, I get the 'joke', "you like Broadway? Are you gay??? Ha ha ha." Just watch TV and you'll see jokes all the time about broadway and being gay. I'm really sick of the connection.

I mean, why is Broadway being 'gayed up'? Isn't it enough to get noticed because of your TALENT anymore? It just seems that now, the gay life is being glamorized and becoming chic.

I have had gay friends and their life was not glamorous in any way.

Can we all just perform with talent without flaunting what gender you go to bed with?

I've also encountered the... "You like Broadway? Are you gay?" thing. I kind of understand what you're saying, but I have no explanation.

In the 70s, Broadway was Black. Now it's Gay. Eventually it'll be something else.

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In response to the thread title I pose another question.

Why entertain the question?

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To Sueleen Gay,
You wrote, "If it's a threat to your masculinity stay away from the theatre and stick to Stalone movies."

Hey, I asked a legit question. I did not attack the gay life or try to stereotype it like you're doing with me. Did I say, hey, why don't all of you become hair dressers!

Get off your high horse! I will NOT stay away from theater. I'm asking a real question.

Again with the stereotyping! Pancho Villa??? What the hell is that? Did I call you a limp-wristed flaming sissy?

BTW, Stallone sucks.

No Pun intended.

I do agree with that. It's really just a curiosity question.

I just think that gay people for the most part are smarter, have better taste, do things better and would rather be entertained wih something good like singning, dancing, great acting, great talent, or something that inspires. As opposed to grown men throwing balls through hoops, watching cars drive around in circles, or watching baywatch. I also think their are more gay people involved in theater because it involves so much of putting yourself out there, courage, and determination. Try getting that out of the normal Joe couch potato. So maybe next time someone asks you if your gay because you like theater; just answer them truthfully. Say " I wish."

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Oh, please! I'm so sick of anyone who's gay responding with some homophobe answer when ANYONE asks a question about anything to do with the gay life.

Negative things!!?? READ THE DAMN POST. I just asked a question about what draw gay people to Broadway. You're trying once again to stereotype me when you stereotyping yourself with every post.

To Dame and BWYSINGER,
Thank you for your answers. Very insightful. It makes sense that most straight men do not 'open' themselves up. And they think that seeing something that touches them and makes them think, is not manly. Very good. Thanks.

OK, I know I will be 'bashed' maybe for this. But I have to ask, why is Broadway theater so gay and getting gayer every day? The actors are gay. The dancers are gay. and more and more the shows are about gay life, ie Rent, Ave. Q, etc...

What I'm asking is, why are gay people soooooo attracted to broadway?? I'm a straight guy who loves broadway and every time I tell someone about a show I saw or something like that, I get the 'joke', "you like Broadway? Are you gay??? Ha ha ha." Just watch TV and you'll see jokes all the time about broadway and being gay. I'm really sick of the connection.

I mean, why is Broadway being 'gayed up'? Isn't it enough to get noticed because of your TALENT anymore? It just seems that now, the gay life is being glamorized and becoming chic.

I have had gay friends and their life was not glamorous in any way.

Can we all just perform with talent without flaunting what gender you go to bed with?

Just re-read your first post and it offended me even more the second time. I have highlighted the offensive passages just so you know exactly what it was that rubbed me the wrong way. Perhaps you should have just posted something along the lines of "Hey, you guys, why do you think Gay people are so attracted to Broadway?" and left it at that.

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you mean ConDYKEleeza Rice?

Maybe you need new friends?

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