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La Cage Aux Folles
100

What were the Stonewall Riots? 

People protesting a police raid on the Stonewall Inn

100

Who performs "A 24-Decade history of music"

Taylor Mac

100

The name of the New York location, that is known for being the origin of off-off Broadway?

Cafe Cino

100

How many people are stated to be in the LGBTQ+ community? 

25.6 million people

100

Whats the name of the cabaret in the play?

La Cage Aux Folles  

200

What advocacy group named was formed in response to the AIDS epidemic?

ACT UP

200

What LGBTQ+ event inspired the play, "The normal Heart?"

The AIDS crisis

200

What change in LGBTQ+ theatre occured in response to the AIDS crisis?

Theatre as a vessel for political activism

200
What groups (2) in the LGBTQ+ community faces the widest wage gap?
Women of color and transgender people
200

Why do Albin and Georges need to 'act straight?'

Their son is engaged to Anne who has conservative parents

300

What was the Lavender Scare?

The federal government investigated and fired any LGBTQ+ employee/military personnel during Cold War

300

Name another play by Harvey Fierstein other than

La Cage Aux Folles 

 

Torch song trilogy (Casa Valentina, Kinky Boots, Bella Bella etc.)

300

What themes was queerness represented by in the time of censorship?

Insinuation, tragedy, secrecy, or punishment

300
What states (2) have the lowest number of LGBTQ+ adults
Mississippi and West Virginia
300

What city does La Cage Aux Folles take place in

Saint-Tropez
400

What was the Defense of Marriage Act replaced with? 

Respect for Marriage Act

400

What's the name of the 1927 play, written by Mae West, represented gay men and drag culture, while it was still illegal to do so?

"The Drag"

400

What is the name of the entertainment law that restricted queer film representation?

The Production Code

400

This percentage of LGBTQ+ students are not able to complete high school

11.6%

400

Which playwright adapted La Cage Aux Folles to brodway

Harvey Firestein

500

What case happened in 2020? 

The Bostock v. Clayton Case that helped LGBTQ+employees from discrimination 

500

What is the name of the landmark off Broadway play, that aired just before Stonewall?

The Boys in the Band

500

In what ways have modern conflicts created new challenges for LGBTQ+ theatre?

Political pressure of the arts and renewed censorship

500
How much do LGBTQ+ workers earn weekly, and the percent it is compared to a typical worker?

$900, 90%

500

Who played the leading couple in the film "The Birdcadge"

Robin Williams and Nathan Lane