The History of Drag on Broadway
Theme:
Business of Theatre
What:
Lecture
When:
11:15 AM, Saturday 12 Jan 2019
(1 hour)
Where:
New York Hilton Midtown
- Beekman Room
From Mary Sunshine to Edna Turnblad, from Peter Pan to Lola, from Victor/Victoria to Hedwig, the world of drag has always been a part of Broadway. In fact, pushing gender norms is woven into the very fabric of theatre itself. Let’s explore the actors, composers, and unforgettable characters who have helped shape the way we view and think about musical theatre in The History of Drag on Broadway.