Tituss Burgesswas introduced toStephen Sondheimwhen he was 12 years old.

From that point on, things would never be the same for him.

The episode specifically examines LGBTQ stories in the world of theater.

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Subsequent installments, in celebration ofPride Month, will focus on film, TV, books, and more.

The series is hosted by entertainment journalist and social curator Tre’vell Anderson.

it’s possible for you to listen to the premiere at the bottom of this post.

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And I have been following him ever since."

Burgess even credits Sondheim with being instrumental in his coming-out.

He reveals, “I felt that I had all the tools just because of his music.

And the marriage of all of those composites helped guide me in a way.”

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