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"Why are musicals so beloved by the LGBTQ community?": Queer stars on Annie, Sondheim, Rent, and more

It’s not a cliché to say that musicals are a big deal for much of the LGBTQ community. Over the decades, the art form has created a platform for some of our favorites divas and given us ample opportunity to indulge in that good ’ol fashioned razzle-dazzle. For queer kids bitten by the acting/singing/dancing bug, the theater has long felt like a safe space, and given…

Cameron Scheetz

Dice Of Disgust

Max Silvestri dishes out relationship advice while taking on a plate of ketchup nachos
2018

Max Silvestri dishes out relationship advice while taking on a plate of ketchup nachos

Watch Goodrich Gevaart struggle through a nauseating pickle sundae
2018

Watch Goodrich Gevaart struggle through a nauseating pickle sundae

Comedian Joel Kim Booster faces off against a smoked sausage smoothie

Comedian Joel Kim Booster faces off against a smoked sausage smoothie

6 Things

Faux-lympic champions: 6 fictional gold medalists
2018

Faux-lympic champions: 6 fictional gold medalists

6 falling-in-love movies that actually get it right
2018

6 falling-in-love movies that actually get it right

6 video game sports that should make the Olympics
2018

6 video game sports that should make the Olympics

Popcorn Politics

Why<i> Broadcast News</i> inspires (and infuriates) professional journalists
2018

Why Broadcast News inspires (and infuriates) professional journalists

<i>Terminator 2</i> took aim at the ethics of artificial intelligence

Terminator 2 took aim at the ethics of artificial intelligence

<i>Wayne’s World</i> and the democratization of TV from public access to YouTube

Wayne’s World and the democratization of TV from public access to YouTube

A.V. Club Live

Will <i>The Walking Dead</i> pick up the pace next year?<em></em>

Will The Walking Dead pick up the pace next year?

We’re predicting who will die on next week’s <i>The Walking Dead</i>

We’re predicting who will die on next week’s The Walking Dead

<i>The Walking Dead</i> can occasionally find space for genuine character drama

The Walking Dead can occasionally find space for genuine character drama

The A.V. Club, Hosted By John Teti

<i>My So-Called Life</i> depicted the perfect end to teen romance<em></em>

My So-Called Life depicted the perfect end to teen romance

Catch the excitement of a newly minted <i>Price Is Right </i>champ

Catch the excitement of a newly minted Price Is Right champ

<i>The A.V. Club</i> TV show takes on the controversial topic of animated fingers<em></em>

The A.V. Club TV show takes on the controversial topic of animated fingers

Gift Guide

<i>A.V. Club</i> kids tear open our favorite Gift Guide items

A.V. Club kids tear open our favorite Gift Guide items

Jeepers! Watch <i>A.V. Club</i> kids open up our favorite Gift Guide items

Jeepers! Watch A.V. Club kids open up our favorite Gift Guide items

Kids consider what it means to be a Pawnee Goddess in our Gift Guide bonus video

Kids consider what it means to be a Pawnee Goddess in our Gift Guide bonus video

AVC Eats

How to make pimento cheese, with chefs Paul Kahan and Cosmo Goss<em></em>

How to make pimento cheese, with chefs Paul Kahan and Cosmo Goss

The “impossible burger” bleeds, but does it taste good?<em></em>

The “impossible burger” bleeds, but does it taste good?

What does goth ice cream taste like?<em></em>

What does goth ice cream taste like?

Emmy Round Up

Are streaming services poised for an Emmy win for Outstanding Drama Series?

Are streaming services poised for an Emmy win for Outstanding Drama Series?

The Emmy race for Outstanding Comedy Series<em></em> comes down to <i>Atlanta</i> and <i>Veep</i>

The Emmy race for Outstanding Comedy Series comes down to Atlanta and Veep

<i>Feud</i> and <i>Big Little Lies</i> lead the pack for the Outstanding Limited Series Emmy<em></em>

Feud and Big Little Lies lead the pack for the Outstanding Limited Series Emmy

Odds And Sods

The team behind Amazon’s <i>The Tick</i> shares fond memories of the classic series

The team behind Amazon’s The Tick shares fond memories of the classic series

<i>Futurama</i>’s John DiMaggio picks his all-time favorite voice actors

Futurama’s John DiMaggio picks his all-time favorite voice actors

Danny Pudi teaches us his favorite Polish words

Danny Pudi teaches us his favorite Polish words

Chicago Sessions

Twin Peaks closes out Chicago Sessions with “Holding Roses”

Twin Peaks closes out Chicago Sessions with “Holding Roses”

Meat Wave boasts an energetic stage presence with “Bad Man”

Meat Wave boasts an energetic stage presence with “Bad Man”

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya showcases his oddball rap style with “Hop Off”

Nnamdi Ogbonnaya showcases his oddball rap style with “Hop Off”

Mailbag

We’re giving away this Disney carnival-themed Funko box

We’re giving away this Disney carnival-themed Funko box

<i>F Is For Family</i> sent us condoms and rolling papers

F Is For Family sent us condoms and rolling papers

The MMA brawlers of <i>Kingdom</i> challenge us to a fight

The MMA brawlers of Kingdom challenge us to a fight

Choose Your Pop

We’re discussing pop culture that makes us laugh on this week’s Choose Your Pop

We’re discussing pop culture that makes us laugh on this week’s Choose Your Pop

We’re discussing pop culture based on a true story on this week’s Choose Your Pop

We’re discussing pop culture based on a true story on this week’s Choose Your Pop

It’s a pop culture ticking clock on the premiere of Choose Your Pop

It’s a pop culture ticking clock on the premiere of Choose Your Pop

Stand Down

Greg Proops does battle with Britons abroad

Greg Proops does battle with Britons abroad

Greg Fitzsimmons seeks revenge on the audience that turned on him

Greg Fitzsimmons seeks revenge on the audience that turned on him

Jeff Garlin is assaulted by a sex toy, saved by a familiar face

Jeff Garlin is assaulted by a sex toy, saved by a familiar face

The Local Scene

<i>The Untouchables</i> mythologized a city the Chicago way

The Untouchables mythologized a city the Chicago way

Little Fridays Acoustic Sessions

Watch Thao Nguyen’s mastery over the mandolin in this performance of “Departure”

Watch Thao Nguyen’s mastery over the mandolin in this performance of “Departure”

Thao Nguyen gives a stirring performance of “Kindness Be Conceived”

Thao Nguyen gives a stirring performance of “Kindness Be Conceived”

The Get Down Stay Down’s Thao Nguyen talks family, inspiration and the joys of performing

The Get Down Stay Down’s Thao Nguyen talks family, inspiration and the joys of performing

Late Night Pantry Talk Show

The Sklar Brothers love snacking on carbs

The Sklar Brothers love snacking on carbs

Jen Kober loves fish food, but it’s not what you think

Jen Kober loves fish food, but it’s not what you think

Comedian John Roy loves kale but hates coffee

Comedian John Roy loves kale but hates coffee

Best of Video

The best and worst swag of 2016

The best and worst swag of 2016

The year in swag 2015: A video showcase, part 2

The year in swag 2015: A video showcase, part 2

The year in swag 2015: A video showcase, part 1

The year in swag 2015: A video showcase, part 1

Holiday Undercover

Cheap Girls cover Counting Crows’ “A Long December”

Cheap Girls cover Counting Crows’ “A Long December”

Wild Beasts cover Madonna’s “Frozen”

Wild Beasts cover Madonna’s “Frozen”

Shonen Knife covers “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

Shonen Knife covers “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”

Pick A Choice

<i>Silicon Valley</i>’s Jimmy O. Yang is Abraham Lincoln’s wingman

Silicon Valley’s Jimmy O. Yang is Abraham Lincoln’s wingman

Aparna Nancherla rates the excuses of less dependable comedians

Aparna Nancherla rates the excuses of less dependable comedians

At least Hillary can still win Pick A Choice, thanks to Andrew W.K.

At least Hillary can still win Pick A Choice, thanks to Andrew W.K.

Polite Fight

<i>Game Of Thrones</i>’ finale felt like it belonged to a completely different show

Game Of Thrones’ finale felt like it belonged to a completely different show

The cinematic choices that made <i>Game Of </i><i>Thrones</i>’ bastard battle so exhilarating

The cinematic choices that made Game Of Thrones’ bastard battle so exhilarating

Arya turns classic chase-scene pacing into a trap on <i>Game Of Thrones</i>

Arya turns classic chase-scene pacing into a trap on Game Of Thrones

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