Oct 14 2024 77 mins 6
In this episode, artistic director, producer, director, and podcast host Robert W. Schneider discusses queer characters in musical theater as part of his upcoming book. We also talk about the song "I Am What I Am" from Jerry Herman and a book by Harvey Fierstein's 1983 musical La Cage aux Folles.
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Music played in this episode:
"Giving it Up for Love" from Boy Meets Boy
"I am what I am" from La Cage aux Folles
