Our Love Is Here To Stay:
Gays and Musicals
by John B. Kenrick
(Copyright 1996, Updated 2003)
The connection between gays and musicals is more than just a humorous
stereotype. It is an abiding reality that has survived the cultural changes of the
last two centuries.
These essays take an affectionate look at this much neglected topic, and at some of the amazing people who have long since proved that the love affair between gays and musical theatre is definitely here to stay.
- Introduction
- Some Definitions
- 1800's: How Long Has This Been Going On?
- 1900-1940: On Stage
- 1900-1940: On Screen
- Musical Closets: Porter, Coward & Hart
- World War II to the 1960's
- Stonewall & After
- AIDS and Beyond
- Gay "Musical-Mania"
- Conclusions
- Suggested Reading