Bradley Gibson on his Aladdin-Hercules fantasy, queering a Richard Rogers classic & Simba snafu

Bradley Gibson. Photo by Sam Pinkart.

The 2024-25 Broadway season is well underway, and the queers have come out to play! Adam Lambert is currently starring in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Cole Escola’s hit Oh, Mary! has been extended through the summer, and Jonathan Groff and Jinkx Monsoon will be arriving this spring. But there are plenty of other venues to discover LGBTQ+ talent where you can get up close and personal (hands to yourself, please).

54 Below, located on the lower level of the famous nightclub-turned-Broadway theater, recently transitioned from a commercial to a nonprofit venue to sustain its legacy of presenting both emerging and marquee talent. Upcoming performances include showcases of rising queer composers and RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16

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