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The article offers information regarding the Broadway musical "Hamilton" composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Topics discussed include popularity of the musical in the U.S. as it received 11 Tony Awards in 2016, impact of the musical on the U.S. musical theater industry, and use of popular music in production of the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Focuses on various gay oriented television programs to be telecasted on television stations throughout the United States. Production of a movie based on the autobiography `Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story'; Preview of HBO's `In the Gloaming' directed by Christopher Reeve; Information on other television programs.

Profiles gay photographer and author Herb Ritts, and highlights the release of his book entitled `Work,' and the exhibition of his work at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in October 1996. Background information on Ritts; Correlation of Ritts' sexual orientation and his career; Information on various magazines Ritts' work has been featured including Vogue.

Profiles Los Angeles, California performance artist Glen Meadmore. Early experiences as the black sheep of the family; First attempts at performance art during high school; Use of elaborate costumes during his performances; Arrest for indecent exposure and lewd behavior during one performance.

Reports the 55th annual Tony Awards nominations in the United States. Nominations received by the musical 'The Producers'; Dramas nominated for best play; Nominees of the leading actor in a musical category.

Interviews American actor Gary Frank. Role in the television show 'People Like Us'; Views on the depiction of AIDS on television; Portrayals of gay characters.

Profiles Curtis York, a New York-based gay performance artists. Performance pieces written by York; Views on homosexuality; Contributions to the gay liberation movement.

Reports on the production and performances of the musical "Hairspray," at the Neil Simon Theater in Broadway, New York. Plot of the musical; Producers and directors; Cast.

Reports on the major winners at the 49th annual Village Voice Obie Awards at Webster Hall in New York. Selection of winners by theater critics and artists chaired by Voice theater editor Charles McNulty; Lifetime achievement award given to Mark Russell for his work in Off Off Broadway; Receipt of citations by "Caroline" authors Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori.

Focuses on the colleagues, students, family and friends at Broadway's Majestic Theater to celebrate the life of Uta Hagen, one of the American theater's greatest actresses and most respected acting teachers. Hagen's notable works and performances; Insights shared by speakers about Hagen's reputation, character and work ethic.

Focuses on the Broadway show "Fiddler on the Roof," directed by David Leveaux, choreography by Jerome Robbins. Efforts to downplay the musical's more broad comedy, accenting naturalism and the gentle story at its core; Performance of selected actors.

Reports on the resignation of George C. Wolfe as head of Public Theater in New York at the end of the 2004 season. Career background; Contributions made by Wolfe during his tenure.

Reports on the staging of 'Fame on 42nd Street' at Off Broadway's Little Shubert Theater in New York City. Adaptation of the movie 'Fame'; Details of the play's various productions worldwide; List of the people involved in the production of the play.

Reports on the 57th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Winners in various award categories; Theatrical productions that won several awards; Event highlights.

Reports on the nominations for the 2003 Tony Awards in New York City. Total nominations garnered by the production 'La Boheme'; Categories of the award; Citations of the members in the nominating committee.

Reviews the drama 'O Jerusalem,' directed by Jim Simpson, starring Priscilla Shanks and Stephen Rowe and presented at the Flea Theater in New York City.

Reports that the musical 'The Boy From Oz' will move into the Imperial Theater in Broadway, New York City in October 2002. Replacement of the musical 'Les Miserables'; Production of the show by Ben Gannon and Robert Fox; Agreement of actor Hugh Jackman to commit to the show for one year; Capitalization of the show on Broadway.

Reports that Robert Whitehead, one of Broadway's most prolific producers of serious drama and the recipient of a special Tony Award in June, 2002 for his contributions to the theater industry in his 60 years of work, died on June 15, 2002 due to cancer at his home in Pound Ridge, New York. Major theatrical productions produced by Whitehead; Whitehead's relationship with American playwright, Arthur Miller; Theater company at Lincoln Center headed by Whitehead along with director Elia Kazan; Whitehead's family and personal background; Whitehead's most prolific and successful years.

Reports on the 47th annual Village Voice Obie awards for Off and Off Off Broadway in New York City. Award for playwrights Melissa James Gibson and Tony Kushner; Citations for performances for the 2001-2002 season; Recipients of designer awards.

Reports the nominations earned by the musical play 'Thoroughly Modern Millie' during the 56th annual Tony awards in the U.S. List of the nominations; Competition in the play category; Revisions in the play 'Oklahoma' and 'Into the Woods'.

Focuses on the performance of Elaine Stritch at the Public Theater in New York. Direction by George C. Wolfe; Reflection of Stritch's life and career; Intoxication of her drinking habit.

Highlights the 53rd annual primetime Emmy Awards at the Shubert Theater in Los Angeles, California. Presenters of various awards; Anniversary tribute for the television miniseries 'I Love Lucy'; Selection of Ellen DeGeneres as host of the annual awards.

Reports on the promotional campaign of Clear Channel Entertainment to unify the various theater-subscription series it presents in more than 40 cities in the United States. Aim of the initiative; Benefits to consumers in local markets; Consideration of the move as both a branding campaign and a way of seeking approval for the firm's product.

Reports that United States actress Jennifer Jason Leigh will take over the lead role in the Broadway drama 'Proof,' on September 11, 2001. Replacement of Mary-Louise Parker; Stage credits of Leigh.

Announces the presentation of the play 'QED,' starring Alan Alda, by the Lincoln Center Theater at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York City. Schedule of performances; Characters and plots.

Reports on the Kinsey Sicks a capella drag quartet's concert at the former Studio 54 in New York City. Schedule of shows; Members of the group.

Reports on the victory of the musical 'The Producers' at the 55th annual Tony Awards in New York City. Record set by winning 12 awards; Speeches delivered by creator Mel Brooks; List of the awards won.

Presents winners of the 46th annual Village Voice Obie Awards in New York, New York. Recipients of the performances category; Awardee of the direction awards; Honoree of the musical awards.

Reports the winners at the 2001 Drama Desk Awards in the United States. Awards received by the musical 'The Producers'; Honors won by the play 'The Invention of Love'; Winner of the best play category.

Reports the winners of the New York Drama Critics Circle. Votes received by the Tom Stoppard play 'The Invention of Love'; Details on the process of choosing the best play winner; Information on voting for the American play award.

Focuses on Peter Sellars' staging of two Bach cantatas as part of the Lincoln Center's New Visions series in March 2001 in New York City. Performance of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson with the Orchestra of Emmanual Music under conductor Craig Smith; Highlights of the performances of Cantata No. 199 and Cantata No. 82.