Grace Barnes Boeken

The book explores the gender disparity in musical theater, highlighting that while audiences are mainly women, the industry is largely male-dominated. It critiques the portrayal of female characters, who often appear as victims or sexualized figures, lacking depth compared to male roles. Additionally, it addresses the underrepresentation of women in key creative positions such as writing, directing, composing, and choreographing, emphasizing the need for greater female presence and nuanced representation in the genre.