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The original 1966 version of this portrait of German life in the early 1930s—with a book by Joe Masteroff and a classic score by John Kander and Fred Ebb—scrubbed the gayness from its source material, Christopher Isherwood's 1939 novella Goodbye to Berlin. The album features a large ensemble cast including Alaska Thundrf*ck, Bob the Drag Queen, Brighouse’s very own Divina de Campo, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Lagoona Bloo, Peppermint, Monét X Change, Margaret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, and Nick Adams.

When Harry fulfills a writing assignment to compose a letter to someone from his past who’s dead, he writes not to his late wife Frannie, but to Harvey Milk, the first openly gay political leader in California. At the core of the story is her relationship with her fussy, controlling father, whose tormented and closeted homosexuality drives him down dark paths.

Jackson’s wide-ranging intravaganza takes a deep dive, often barely coming up for breath, into a whirlpool of ambition and frustration as his alter ego—a would-be musical dramatist named Usher—struggles to define himself in a maelstrom of sex, race, family, body shame, religion and entertainment. Think again, my friend.

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Book writer Jeff Whitty and co-composer Jeff Marx—joined by future double-EGOT winner Robert Lopez—bring a recognizably modern gay sensibility to the show, as exemplified by the characters of Nicky and Rod, Avenue Q’s take on Sesame Street’s resident odd couple, Ernie and Bert. And all through this song the viewers knew of the bittersweet irony, and the problems that followed.

Cabaret is one of the great accomplishments in musical-theater history, and half a century after its premiere it still has the power to shake us to the bones.

Been there, done that? The production is noted for its meta-theatrical approach, catchy tunes, and heartfelt exploration of platonic love.

Standout tracks: C U Never:

<p>Think again, my friend.</p></div><div><p>By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.</p></div></div><div><p>🙌<br>Awesome, you're subscribed!</p><p>Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon!</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><p>Discover Time Out original video</p></div></div></div> <div><h2>Something queer this way comes: Best LGBTQIA+ shows on Broadway</h2><div><div></div><div><div><p>Queer art and entertainment has been as much about the beauty and resilience of the community as it has been about nuanced portrayals of the human condition.</p> <p>Hence, the title. A few of the songs from the musical featured on PSB’s Nightlife album, including ‘In Denial’ with Kylie Minogue.</p><p>Frances Barber’s character Billie Trix went on to have a one woman musical of her own – also created by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe called Musik – and some of the songs from Closer To Heaven made the jump too, including Friendly Fire.</p><p>Standout tracks: In Denial</p><p><iframe title="In Denial" width="1170" height="878" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wv8K7FuKrJk?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen>

Friendly Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVLWp_2jODY

Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (2006)

This is easily one of the most uplifting jukebox musicals you could ever hope to see.

This coming-of-age rock musical is everything you'd want from an LGBTQIA+ musical on Broadway, following the life and struggles of high school students in a Catholic boarding school.

Fun Home

Based on Alison Bechdel's memoir of the same name, Fun Home is a musical that explores the cartoonist's own lesbian identity as she grapples with the details of her closeted gay father's life.

This Was Me is another powerful song, and together with Holly Johnson.

Standout tracks: My Man, Your Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsc2HoFRUTI

This Was Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55n2nuWreio

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Priscilla: Queen of the Desert (2006)

Fun Home

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