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Please nobody take offense to this but I'm just curious: Is everyone in the cast either gay or lesbian?

Just because they can play gay doesn't mean they are gay. But if they are that convincing of ways of their character traits, then they are doing their job as an actor.

BTW I'm sure you guys saw this but I thought I'd post anyway

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-THE-NORMAL-HEART-Production-Shots-20110425

Updated On: 4/25/11 at 04:43 PM

Richard Topol is married with at least one child, I believe.

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How did I miss the memo on John Benjamin Hickey? And while Parsons hasn't necessarily made a public announcement, he's been in a pretty well-publicized relationship with his parter for a while. He was all over the newspapers after his Emmy win about how he proposed to his parter backstage after winning and then that the wedding was called off in December over a disagreement regarding them wanting children.

Considering how quickly this production came together, opening right before the end of the season, doubts whether or not the cast would be 'off book,' everyone involved has been breathing a sigh of relief since immediately following the first performance that it is blossoming so beautifully and yep, they're still working on it and will until Wednesday's Opening Night. The production is a great testament to Larry Kramer and everyone involved who believes that his voice should be heard on a Broadway stage. Now let's hope people buy tickets and the houses aren't papered or filled with those only wanting $26.50 seats. No matter how important or memorable, THE NORMAL HEART won't be around very long if it doesn't sell tickets.

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I really dont want to start an arguement or anything but the whole thing about Parsons has never been proven and even if you are speaking about the article posted a couple of years ago about this so called engagement to Todd, it was taken down really quickly when HR posted it. Its never been proven and I never assume anything so I'm still neutral about the whole thing. This is one argument I will stay hush, hush about. Been there done that too many times over.

But whatever the outcome (if ever to be one) I would not care. He's a nice guy and very well respected in LA.

Updated On: 4/25/11 at 05:07 PM

Especially when Mantello is yelling in your face 'WE HAVE TO BE OUT! WE CAN'T BE IN THE CLOSET!!!'

It's a little too Rock Hudson...but whatevs. I cut slack cause I, myself, have come up against some nasty sh*t being an out gay actor.

Well, whatever. If it were true thing then there would be a media fireball about it and there never was. Not that its important but I went to a taping not too long ago and was given the answer I asked anyway.

It wouldnt even be an issue if someone didn't ask the question upthread. I hate when people assume upon what they learn via internet like the internet is their saving grace and all that is on the net is true. I hate when people act it as a fact when no one can do that. Speculation is one thing, fact is another and until its the latter people need to state it as 'I believe' or 'the rumor is' etc. Not in a factual way.

But I'm done with this particular subject. I look forward to more reviews on TNH. :)

Updated On: 4/25/11 at 05:34 PM

I didn't even know who the hell he was until I saw the play. Than I remembered seeing him on some previews for that show. Is he REALLY that big of a deal?

I just don't watch many sitcoms anymore, I guess. Especially not on CBS because that's all you C. BS.

The Big Bang Theory is one of the highest rated sitcoms on the air, behind only Two and a Half Men, and Jim Parsons won both Emmy and Golden Globes in the past year for his performance. So while it may not be as big a deal as if it were someone like Jake Gyllenhaal officially coming out, it would be a big deal nonetheless.