The House Isn't Burning: An Analysis of Gay Men and Their Narratives on Broadway

Abstract

This study elaborates on the important elements of the gay experience in the New York theater industry, looking at current themes, how the experiences of gay actors and other creatives in the industry have changed over time, and how this reflects and affects the representation of queer narratives. Gay men of different occupations in the industry were interviewed and organized into themes of body, sexual identity, and narratives. Findings show the significance of Broadway’s culture in the industry, the prevalence of internalized homophobia, and the importance of the term “queer” in future conversations and narratives.