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The article presents information on the book "Times Square Red, Times Square Blue," by Samuel R. Delany. Through calculated campaigns by developers, moral crusades by politicians and resounding compliance from an electorate battered by epidemics of AIDS, drugs and crime, the book has been "revitalized" and sanitized for your protection. In addition to protracted campaigns against public "vice" that have largely taken sex and drugs off the sidewalks, the city has declared war on privately owned businesses frequented by consenting adults.

Reports on the decision of the Oregon Supreme Court to overturn the state's 1992 public office term limit law in 2002. Argument of Representative Jeff Kropf on the term limit issue; Reaction of Kropf to the advertisement sponsored by the term limit advocates; Effects of term limits.

Focuses on the debate over the repeal of term limits in Idaho. Impact of the term limits law on the state's legislators; Background on Idaho's political system; Outcome of the votation on the term limits issue.

Focuses on the response of the music industry to the AIDS epidemic, particularly since the death of Queen singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Progress of AIDS education; AIDS charities, including LIFEBeat: The Music Industry Fights AIDS and the Red Hot Organization; Involvement of artists in benefits, including those who recorded the single 'What's Going On'; Artists who are afflicted, including Chuck Panozzo of Styx and Holly Johnson; Importance of continuing research, awareness and charitable efforts.

Focuses on the state of musical theater in the United States as of April, 2001. Perception that Broadway theater today is dominated by revivals, British imports and Disney-produced shows; Impact of the Jonathan Larson musical 'Rent'; Expense of mounting a Broadway production; How sales of cast albums can be integral to a show's longevity; Opinion that the current state of the American musical draws comparison to the so-called golden age of the form.

The article presents an interview with author Christopher Bram about his novel "Exiles in America." The interview begins by giving an overview of the story of the novel as well as the characters. He asserts the anger and cruelty and neglect that the characters show. Moreover, the author talks about the political aspect of the novel.

Reports that radio stations in the United States are targeting gay male listeners as a viable and lucrative consumer market. Listing of radio stations in New York and Los Angeles, California, that target gays; Insight into the broadcast program at WKTU radio station in New York; What strategies have been used by WKTU to win more gay listeners; Why radio talk show host RuPaul has been widely accepted by the gay community.

The article deals with the issues tackled in book "The Confession," by former New Jersey governor James McGreevey, which focuses on public-sex in the U.S. It cites that stereotypes about people who seek anonymous sex have become abundant. It refers to these people as closet cases, sexual compulsives or danger seekers who enjoy the possibility of getting caught. It cites several reasons why gay people get involved with sex in public areas such as public toilets.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "The Comeback Kid," by John Heilemann in the May 29, 2006 issue, "Bright Lights, Medium-Size City," in the May 29, 2006 issue, and "On the Rabbi's Knee," by Robert Kolker in the May 22, 2006 issue.

Reviews the Broadway cast recording album 'Sweet Smell of Success.'

Focuses on the ways in which distributors are marketing Broadway cast music recordings. Successful promotions which accompanied the release of RCA Victor Group's 'The Rocky Horror Show' and the Sony Classical album, 'The Producers'; Effect of one successful Broadway cast soundtrack on sales market-wide; How the sales of a soundtrack recording do not always reflect the success or failure of the drama.

Reviews the album 'Stranger Things,' by Marc Almond, on Blue Star/XIII Bis Records. View that the album diverges from his usual dark songs; Details of the release of the album; Discussion of Almond's career with the duo Soft Cell.

Profiles singer Patricia O'Callaghan. Performance of O'Callaghan at Joe's Pub in New York City; Collaboration of O'Callaghan with clarinetist Don Byron; Description of the albums 'Youkali,' and 'Slow Fox,' by O'Callaghan; Biographical information.

Focuses on the release of Dave Gahan's album 'Paper Monsters' on June 2, 2003. Details of the collaboration of Gahan and Knox Chandler; Information on the album; Difficulty faced by Reprise Records on the creation of an identity for Gahan.

Reports the return of the United Kingdom-based music band Soft Cell and the release of their music recording 'Cruelty Without Beauty,' on October 8, 2002. Music-related activities of band members Dave Ball and Marc Almond after disbanding in 1984; Reason for choosing an independent record producer; Review of the songs in the album; Description of the band's marketing campaign.

Reviews the music recording 'Frontier House,' produced by Edward Bilous.

Reviews the music recording 'Bunkka,' by Oakenfold.

Reports on the 2002 Tony Awards ceremony for the United States musical theater industry, or Broadway. Awards won by the musicals 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' and 'Urinetown: The Musical'; How these musicals exemplify both the traditional style and a developing style of musical theater; Other award winners.

Reports on the release of the album 'Bunkka,' by Paul Oakenfold. Contents of the album, which he feels is his debut as a recording artist following several remix albums; Artists who appear on the album with him, including Carla Werner and Emiliano Terrini; Release of the single 'Ready Steady Go'; Details of the marketing strategy used by Maverick Records for the release of the album.

Reviews the musical 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan, and performed at the Marquis Theatre in New York City.

Profiles actress Donna McKechnie, who stars in the autobiographical musical comedy 'Inside the Music.' Highlights of her career in musical theater, including her role in the musical 'A Chorus Line'; Plans for the release of a cast recording of the musical; Reasons why the album was re-recorded; Details of the marketing strategy used by Fynsworth Alley Records for the release of the album.

Reports on the composition of the musical 'Thoroughly Modern Millie,' by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan. Contents of the musical, which is based on the 1967 motion picture starring Julie Andrews; Differences between this and previous work by Tesori; Plans for the release of a soundtrack album featuring the original cast of the musical.

Reviews the musical 'The Last Five Years,' written by Jason Robert Brown and Daisy Prince, and performed at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City.

Reviews the album 'Sound Go Round,' by Dressy Bessy.

Reports on the release of the album 'Bernadette Peters Loves Rodgers and Hammerstein,' by Bernadette Peters. Contents of the album, which features music written by Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers; Highlights of her career in musical theater, television and motion pictures; Details of the marketing strategy used by Angel records for the release of the album.

Reports on the release of the album 'White Lilies Island,' by Natalie Imbruglia. Success of her previous album 'Left of the Middle,' which contained the hit song 'Torn'; Contents of this album, including songs she co-wrote with several partners; Her international popularity; Details of the marketing strategy used by RCA for the United States release of the album.

Reviews the music recording 'Jukebox Sparrow,' by Shannon McNally.

Reviews a performance of the musical 'A Chorus Line,' directed by Baayork Lee and performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey.

Focuses on the impact of terrorist attacks in New York City on Broadway musicals which were in production at the time of the attacks. Immediate impact to theaters, including temporary closures; Shows which will close permanently due to lack of revenues, including 'Kiss Me, Kate' and 'The Rocky Horror Show'; Postponement of the opening of 'By Jeeves,' by Andrew Lloyd Webber and 'Assassins,' by Stephen Sondheim.

Reviews the motion picture 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' directed by and starring John Cameron Mitchell, with music by Stephen Trask.

Focuses on Miranda Lee Richards and the release of her album 'The Herethereafter' on Virgin Records. Biographical information; Description of her songwriting abilities; Details of the marketing strategy of Virgin for the album's release.

Reviews the musical 'Tick, Tick...Boom!' written by Jonathan Larson and directed by Scott Schwartz, with musical direction by Stephen Oremus, as performed at the Jane Street Theatre in New York City.

Focuses on the release of 'The End of New York,' a book of poetry by musician Marc Almond. Limited edition printing of the book, which is published by Ellipsis; Comments by Almond on the nightlife in New York City, which was the inspiration for the book.

Focuses on David Yazbek, who composed the musical 'The Full Monty.' Disappointment over his failure to win any Emmy Awards in 2001; Release of the CD 'Damascus' by his rock band Yazbek on the record label What Are Records? (W.A.R.?); Biographical details; Cross-promotion of 'The Full Monty' and 'Damascus.'

Reports on the success of Broadway musical 'The Producers,' by Mel Brooks, at the 2001 Tony Awards. Twelve awards received, including best score; Other candidates for best score; Commercial success of the musical; Plans of Brooks to adapt other comic films for the stage.

Reports on the release of the album 'Play It Cool,' by Lea DeLaria. Highlights of DeLaria's career as an openly lesbian comic and actress; Comments of DeLaria regarding the album's composition and production; Details of the marketing strategy planned for the album's release.

Reviews the musical drama 'Love, Janis,' starring Catherine Curtain and Cathy Richardson.

Reviews the album 'Bright Eyed Joy: Songs by Ricky Ian Gordon,' by Ricky Ian Gordon.

Reviews the cast albums of several stage musicals. 'Songs for a New World,' composed by Jason Robert Brown; 'Floyd Collins,' composed by Adam Guettel; 'Violet,' music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Brian Crawley; 'A New Brain,' composed by William Finn; 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch,' composed by Stephen Trask; 'The Wild Party,' composed by Andrew Lippa.

Focuses on the efforts of Tony award-winning performer Kristin Chenoweth to promote new composers. The singer's work with composer Andrew Lippa; Roles the classically trained Chenoweth has played in productions including 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown,' 'Epic Proportions,' and 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever'; Chenoweth's comments regarding modern songwriting; Mention of Chenoweth's album, 'Let Yourself Go,' and her sitcom 'Kristin,' both of which are set to debut in May, 2001.

Reviews the musical 'A Class Act,' performed at the Ambassador Theatre in New York. Basis of the play on the book by Linda Kline and Lonny Price about composer Ed Kleban; Lonny Price as director and actor in the play which also stars Nancy Anderson and David Hibbard.

Reviews the musical 'Cannibal: The Musical,' with music by Trey Parker and directed by Joan Eileen Murray, performed at The Kraine Theater in New York City.

Reviews the Broadway musical 'Jane Eyre,' with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and directed by John Caird and Scott Schwartz at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre in New York City.