Bisexuals in Musical Theatre: A Punchline or Just Invisible?

Bisexuals in Musical Theatre: A Punchline or Just Invisible? 🎭🌈

Musical theatre has a reputation for being super queer-friendly—but does that just mean “gay-friendly,” while bi+ folks get sidelined? From Rocky Horror winks to a Cabaret nudge, bisexuality in theatre is often a punchline, a trope, or completely erased. Maybe this time, the bisexuals should take center stage.

• 🎤 Why does theatre lean so heavily on bi tropes?
• 🎭 Which musicals actually get bisexuality right?
• 🎶 How does theatre shape queer identity—and is it truly inclusive?

Plus, we celebrate our 20th episode milestone (!!!), talk about Chad’s new role in local LGBTQ+ advocacy, and Steve’s starring moment in an HIV well-being campaign.

In This Episode:

• 🎟 How musical theatre helped us discover our queer identities
• 🎭 The Rocky Horror Picture Show problem: Bisexual freedom or tired villain trope?
• 💡 How If/Then nails bisexual storytelling without falling into clichés
• 🔄 When source material is bisexual, but adaptations erase the queerness (The Color Purple, Hamilton)
• 🎬 Rewriting musicals: What shows should have explicit bi representation?

Whether you’re a theatre nerd, a casual musical lover, or just here for the campy chaos, this episode is for you.

Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🌈 Biconic Mardi Gras Float - Help Keep Bi+ Representation in the Parade!
• 📰 Star Observer: Mardi Gras' Only Bisexual Float Needs Your Support
• 📊 BISHH Study - Final Call for Participation
• 🌐 Visit Our Website
• 📖 How to Support Someone Who’s Just Come Out as Bisexual
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• 📩 Sign up for our Newsletter
• 📰 Our Latest Star Observer Article: Could Celebrity Bisexuality Alter Our Nation’s Numbers?

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