Proposed Ohio bill banning drag shows may have wide-ranging impact on theater performances

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A proposed bill meant to limit drag performances has wide-ranging impacts on the entire theater community, possibly banning famous and celebrated musicals from being put on, according to performers in Northeast Ohio. The theater season is wrapping up at the Beck Center for the Performing Arts. "Drag just means dressing in the opposite gender; it doesn't mean anything sexual, doesn't mean anything salacious," Artistic Director Scott Spence said. But a new bill introduced to the Ohio House makes Spence fear he may need to shut down future...