The Year in Gay Theater

Best Gay Musical Presented in Brooklyn

Admittedly, this category is narrow, but that shouldn't be taken as a reflection on the winner. Yank! is about two men who fall in love while serving in the Army during World War II. The show certainly has its lapses, including an ill-advised dream ballet, but it tells a compelling story with a lot of heart. And the limited-run Gallery Players production featured an unforgettable performance by Bobby Steggert, whose soulful, passionate, open-mouthed kisses with co-star Maxime de Toledo left the audience breathless.

Special Events
Every year, like clockwork, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS can be counted on to present fabulous shows as part of the organization's invaluable fund-raising efforts. Broadway Bares is always a hoot, and this year's edition at Roseland was one of the sassiest and sexiest ever. Note: BC/EFA's Gypsy of the Year competition is normally held during the first week of December; but this year, because of the stagehands' strike, it has been pushed back to December 17 and 18 at the New Amsterdam Theatre.