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Monday, March 13, 2023

A Tennessee Bill Has Banned Certain Drag Performances in the State—Could It Apply to Theatre?

Playbill: A new state bill was signed into law in Tennessee this week, which bans performances featuring "topless, go-go or exotic dancers, strippers, or male or female impersonators," from being staged on public property or anywhere a child could potentially see it. Venues that do stage these performances, in order to comply with the bill, would need to redefine themselves as "adult cabaret" venues.

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