Why is Broadway soooooo GAY!!?? — Page 2

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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Yo, I posted a similar perspective to yours many months ago. I was I howled at by some and one in particular (since disappeared). Don't let 'em get to you. I agree with one of the points you're making. Gay-themed/characters apear to be prevelant on Broadway, but to what end? On the surface this appears to only reinforce stereotypes of gay men/lesbian women. And our age is supposed to be more tolerant and enlighted than the past.

Gays are heavily invovled in the theatre as a profession as they are in other professions. Theatre is more accepting of indivual sexuality than other professions perhaps that's one of the reasons homosexulas find it a comfortable environment.

I would agree however with the responder to say that it's someone else's problem how they view you because of your personal likes and dislikes. You're the only one who has to walk in your shoes. Have the courage of your convictions.

You might be attracted to the Broadway musical simply because along with jazz music it is America's only indigenous art form. There's been some great work created. If others aren't at your level of intelligence the "angels will weep" for them


Anyhow...I have to make my bed...lol

To be honest, yoitsme, you probably could have better worded your first post, but I got what you meant to say.

I just want to second that there are gay people EVERYWHERE. THe difference with the stereotypical careers? These are careers where one doesn't have to hide in the closet. And theatre is a world where practically EVERYONE is very open and expressive. And, in the end, people have to accept gays or go play in the places where gays are in the closet.

But, I'll you something. Theatre is wayyyyy less gay today than it was 10, 15, 20 years ago. There are soooooo many straight actors, dancers, etc. The crew is almost always 98% straight and is a very butch world. The audience is full of straight people.

Anytime you like something that requires half a brain, you are going to get either a "huh?" look on the face or an "are you gay?" comment. Most people on the planet are exceedingly ignorant. You can just like good films and get that kind of crap.

So, the answer lies not in how gay theatre is, but in how ignorant your friends are. Are you man enough to say, "screw what they think"? And, if you are--good for you and drop this issue.

:)

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We know he's straight. He spelled it "theater"

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Furthermore,

To have representation of a gay character in theatre, the character either has to act stereotypically or say something that reveals being gay. The same is true for revealing a character's religion. It's not like being of color or gender where the "idea" is visual.

And, we are in the midst of a slow, but steady Gay Civil Rights period in our country. So, there are stories to be told. And we being included in other's stories.

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You got attacked by some for the same reason you would have if you had asked why theatre is sooooo Black. Think about that. We are constantly attacked for being gay--including the effing President! :)

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As for me making this an "issue", hey, it's Sunday morning. I'm bored and I thought I'd start a discussion. That's what forums are for. It's not like I've been up for weeks wringing my hands in worry about this "issue." It's just a topic to talk about on a boring Sunday morning. Have plans later on, but just not now.

Oh, by the way, "THEATER" has become the more commonly accepted spelling, even when it comes to Broadway.

nah--theater is where you see a movie

theatre is where you see a play or musical--there are exceptions, but this is the norm :)

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WoW! Do any of you realize that every time you attack me spelling or wording, you are giving credibility to the jokes I'm referring to??

Well as far as your credibility is concerned, there is nowhere to go but up from zero.

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Is Walli Woo gay?

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