My brother and sister-in-law took us to see Kinky Boots last night. The show was really fun, with some surprisingly touching moments and great music. Much more catchy and soulful than the usual stuff that pads out musicals.
I’ve had a difficult history with the whole “drag queen” thing: For the longest while I railed against it ‘cuz I didn’t like the conflating of “gay” with “men who dress up in women’s clothing.”
And now? Who cares? There’s a musical, the lead performer is fiercely talented, and: it’s fun. Sometimes you’ve got to stop fighting the world, get over yourself, and just have fun.