The LGBT+ Showstopper: ‘I Am What I Am’

Schedule

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St Paul’s Church Covent Garden | London, EN

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Composed by Jerry Herman of Hello, Dolly! fame, ‘I Am What I Am’ first appeared in the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles (1983).
About this Event

Composed by Jerry Herman of Hello, Dolly! fame, ‘I Am What I Am’ first appeared in the Broadway musical La Cage aux Folles (1983). As well as gaining importance as a gay anthem during the AIDS crisis, the song has gone on to become a hit for several Black divas including Gloria Gaynor and Shirley Bassey. 

A lecture by  Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh

This event is also available to watch live online. To register, visit:  gres.hm/lgbt-showstopper

Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/support/ 

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St Paul’s Church Covent Garden, Bedford Street, London, United Kingdom

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