Are BWW(or musical theatre fans) mostly Gay???
Are BWW(or musical theatre fans) mostly Gay???
#0Are BWW(or musical theatre fans) mostly Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:42am
I was just wondering if really the majority of Broadway fans are in fact gay. Why do i care about this? Because everytime a straight man says he likes Broadway, most people will start making fun of them. Or if i say i like Broadway shows, people tell me im a queen to my face, on the other hand i feel like an outcast because while most of my friends are desperate to see Madonna, i think about Bway and going to NYC or catch a touring show. I'd like to know about BWW's community if anyone is open minded and wants to express their thoughts on this subject or their personal experiences.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Updated On: 8/2/06 at 04:42 AM
magic8ball
Broadway Star Joined: 3/28/04
#1re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:57am
Yes (but not exclusively), and here's why.
"Goodness is rewarded. Hope is guaranteed. Laughter builds strong bones. Right will intercede. Things you've said I often find I need, indeed. I see the world through your eyes. What's black and white is colorized. The knowledge you most dearly prized I'm eager to employ. You said that life has infinite joys."
#2re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 4:57am
I'm straight. I love Broadway. And anyone who knows me knows it. Yes, many of them say that I'm gay and I just don't know it - but they're really just teasing. I mean, Namo has been trying to get me in bed for years now. 
But can you really blame the stereotype? It really does seem like ALL the males in the theatre community are gay. But for just as many homosexuals inside the theatre, there are twice as many outside the theatre.
Still - it cannot be ignored that a large percentage of males involved with theatre are gay. If homosexuals are a minority of the U.S.' population, then why is it a majority (or at least 50%) in theatre?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#3re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:01amOh - and for a short answer - I blame Jerry Herman.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#4re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:02am
Well, I want to take a poll and see how real is this stereotype. Are gay men really the majority of users of this site? I think it's just a myth. Most gays i bump into hardly know anything about musical theatre. Well, at least in FL. A lot of New Yorkers also hardly go to see shows on Bway.
"People have their opinions and that doesn't mean that their opinions are wrong or right. I just take it with a grain of salt because opinions are like as*holes, everyone has one".
-Felicia Finley-
Updated On: 8/2/06 at 05:02 AM
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#5re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:04ambroadway is gayer than gay sex
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
magic8ball
Broadway Star Joined: 3/28/04
#6re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:07am
Actually, that wasn't the thread that I was thinking of. I posted it without double-checking.
Once upon a time, there was a thread like this, and there were some very logical responses to the question that you are asking. Basically, those responses were along the lines of:
As a group that has been and still is oppressed, gay people will readily use theatre (all forms, including film) as a means of projection whether or not they are performing in or watching a show. It just so happens that theatre, through its creative nature and its natural sense of camaraderie, is a very welcoming and tolerant environment.
Additionally, I'm sure that the stereotypes that have built up around men who sing and dance prevent a good amount of straight men from pursuing performance in musical theatre. So it's sort of a cycle that way.
"Goodness is rewarded. Hope is guaranteed. Laughter builds strong bones. Right will intercede. Things you've said I often find I need, indeed. I see the world through your eyes. What's black and white is colorized. The knowledge you most dearly prized I'm eager to employ. You said that life has infinite joys."
Updated On: 8/2/06 at 05:07 AM
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#7re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:11amNo but i mean seriously, its gayer than gay sex. did anyone see the recent Jesus Christ Superstar DVD. Like WHOA.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#8re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:13am
Visitors to this site? I wouldn't trust any statistic from an online poll.
But here are some statistics for you:
In my theatre dept. at college: 2 of 13 males are gay (actors only. There are 10 male techs who are straight, too).
In a two-week actor training program in NYC I took, 4 of 9 males were gay.
At a summer stock regional theatre I work at now, it seems like EVERYONE is gay...
Frankly, who cares? It's a blessing for the straight man. Especially on tours
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
magic8ball
Broadway Star Joined: 3/28/04
#9re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:17am
"No but i mean seriously, its gayer than gay sex. did anyone see the recent Jesus Christ Superstar DVD. Like WHOA."
Or the costumes from Goodspeed's "Pippin"? Holy hell. It's as if the wardrobe from a gay fetish nightclub in the 80s crash-landed onstage and took the actors hostage.
"Goodness is rewarded. Hope is guaranteed. Laughter builds strong bones. Right will intercede. Things you've said I often find I need, indeed. I see the world through your eyes. What's black and white is colorized. The knowledge you most dearly prized I'm eager to employ. You said that life has infinite joys."
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#10re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:20amdude, Judas was a Leather daddy
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#11re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:21amI know i am a big show queen!
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
Tazber's: Reply to
Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#12re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:39am
"In a two-week actor training program in NYC I took, 4 of 9 males were gay."
only 4 of us were gaymosexuals? wow I thought there were more, i guess the four of us were enough to make it seem like more.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#13re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 5:45am
HAHAHA I know! The straighties were so distracted by the ladies they failed to make an impression - present company excepted, of course.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#14re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 6:38amwhen i told my coworkers i was doing illustrations for BWW, it was like coming out all over again!
#15re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 6:52amone of my close guy friends absolutly loves "the last five years" and he is the furthest thing from gay. I think it matters what musical your talking about. The Last 5 Years is as straight as you get. And I also think the stereotype applies to guys...not girls.
I made a list of all your faults, it was quite detailed and lengthy too and when I read it through I missed you. Your like a classic Eagles song, you just cant help but sing along even though it sometimes gets annoying too. I just know I want to be wherever I can wake and see you there next to me. **High Fidelity**
Love is what I do **The Wedding Singer**
Xanadu - Best NEW Musical of the Season!
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#16re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 6:58am
CapnHook,
Strange as it may seem, a lot of college students, even theatre majors, don't "come out" until after graduation, so don't place too much credence on your statistics.
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#17re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:20am
"one of my close guy friends absolutly loves "the last five years" and he is the furthest thing from gay. I think it matters what musical your talking about. The Last 5 Years is as straight as you get. And I also think the stereotype applies to guys...not girls."
Go Go Gadget dumbest thing i've seen on this board is weeks.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
Bruce Memblagh!
Featured Actor Joined: 3/27/06
#18re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:28amAnything with theatre and high camp is going to attract us queens. We don't need much encouragement. But equally there are many straight people who love theatre and broadway - us gays just appreciate the pretty colour and flashing lights more!!
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#19re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:33amdon't forget the chorus boys.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#20re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:33am
zone....
your a real smart guy it seems that all your opinions are right all the time. YOUR TOP OF THE LINE let me tell you. Again, people on here can be nasty. Its true what I said though, I think it matters what musical you listen too and whether you are a guy/or a girl. But thanks for the nasty comment zone, your a top class guy! or girl...or whatever you are.
I made a list of all your faults, it was quite detailed and lengthy too and when I read it through I missed you. Your like a classic Eagles song, you just cant help but sing along even though it sometimes gets annoying too. I just know I want to be wherever I can wake and see you there next to me. **High Fidelity**
Love is what I do **The Wedding Singer**
Xanadu - Best NEW Musical of the Season!
Leading Actor Joined: 12/31/69
#21re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:34am
"one of my close guy friends absolutly loves "the last five years" and he is the furthest thing from gay. I think it matters what musical your talking about. The Last 5 Years is as straight as you get. And I also think the stereotype applies to guys...not girls."
"Go Go Gadget dumbest thing i've seen on this board is weeks."
A command of the English language does not appear to be a strong point for those posting on this board. Let's hope the gay population does a little better than the population as a whole
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#22re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:39am
"A command of the English language does not appear to be a strong point for those posting on this board. Let's hope the gay population does a little better than the population as a whole"
you're seriously gonna nit pick my typing error after the abortion that was Renthead's post?
Edit to ramp up hyperbole
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
Updated On: 8/2/06 at 08:39 AM
#23re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:44am
Did someone say flashing/colored lights?
Theres times when my house looks the set of "Cats" ( not a rubbish dump, just the flashing lights)
Well I didn't want to get into it, but he's a Satanist.
Every full moon he sacrifices 4 puppies to the Dark Lord and smears their blood on his paino.
This should help you understand the score for Wicked a little bit more.
Tazber's: Reply to
Is Stephen Schwartz a Practicing Christian
JohnBoy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/06
#24re: Is Broadway Gay???
Posted: 8/2/06 at 8:45am
I would think that if you were desperate to see Madonna, then you would be gay.
Updated On: 8/2/06 at 08:45 AM
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