The two musicals Cabaret and Kinky boots change the idea of masculinity and role of genders on Broadway. There are many stereotypes men have to fill such as; be more aggressive, strong, take charge, etc. In Cabaret, the main male character wore colorful makeup, and participated in a lot of the dance scenes. In the
RENT’s Themes of Acceptance and Hope
The musical Rent has such accepting characters with a variety of genders, ethnicities, and race. One of the most amazing parts of Rent is the Character Angel. Angel is the first character in a Broadway show that is gender fluid. Angel was also the first character in a Broadway show to change their pronouns to
The Lion Queen
Watching “The Lion King” for the first time in a theater is an unforgettable experience. The Costumes,the set, the music, everything is incredibly striking. The Director of “The Lion King”, Julie Taymor tends to get her ideas from sculpting wood and clay for the masks. She may have a picture in her head and try to get to
“Fun Home” and the LGBTQ+ Community
Fun Home is an extraordinary musical for the LGBTQ community and a true story. Fun Home tells the story of a little girl trying to come to terms with her sexual identity and that she is a lesbian. It presents the story of her coming out to her father, who also was gay and in
The Complexity of “Hamilton”
There are too many different topics to speak about for Hamilton: Race, History, etc. Lin Manuel Miranda’s vision for the musical is full of complexity. Miranda’s idea for Hamilton is a fan-fiction. He wanted everyone, no matter their race or ethnicity, to see themselves in the story. In an Interview Miranda speaks about how we
“Spring Awakening” Features Hearing and Deaf Actors
Broadway let’s everyone shine no matter the disability, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, etc. Not only did Spring Awakening bring Ali Stoker’s debut, but it also was the first musical to ever cast deaf and hard of hearing actors/actresses. It is really a beautiful moment, when those who never thought they could, have their dreams come
“West Side Story” goes South with Black Face
Before I talk about race, I would like to start off saying I recognize I am a white woman. I have white privilege. I may not be the best person to speak about this topic, but it is important for white people to speak up also. BIPOC should not be the only ones calling out
“Oklahoma!” and The Girl In The Wheelchair
Never in our wildest dreams did we think the girl in the wheelchair could star in a musical. In 2019, Ali Stroker was the first individual in a wheelchair to be nominated for and win a Tony Award. She won best-supporting Actress in a musical for her role as Ado Annie in the revival of
About Me!
Hello, beautiful people. My name is Sarah Mayfield and ever since I was little I grew up loving the Theatre. I love the music, the acting, the stories, the set, and everything about it. My love for theatre has always been in my life. My mom first introduced me to musicals at a young age.