cross-dressing

So much is being said about cross-dressing and drag now that we thought we’d take a look at how musicals have looked at this aspect of theatre on this week’s Dress Circle (4/16 7:00 p.m.). Men portraying women on stage were a major part of Greek and Roman theatre as well as early European theatre mainly because women weren’t allowed to appear on stage. However, once that taboo was overturned, women often portrayed men, especially in operas and British Pantomimes.

This program takes a look at musicals featuring women performing as men and vice versa. Some of those shows include "Sugar," "Peter Pan," "Victor/Victoria," and "Chicago" along with several more.