Michael Urie - Photo: Dan Prakopcyk

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By Randy Shulman

As Pride Plays takes over Woolly Mammoth for WorldPride, the "Shrinking" star talks representation and radical joy in queer theater.

Scott Thompson as Buddy Cole - Photos: Bruce Smith

The Man Against GLAAD

Scott Thompson revives Buddy Cole in "The Last Glory Hole," taking aim...

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The First Pride

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Tarell Alvin McCraney's new play, "We Are Gathered," dives into love, legacy,...

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