WATCH: Armistead Maupin and Jake Shears Queen Out Over Tales of the City Musical

Updated on June 2, 2011

Armistead Maupin and Jake Shears sat down with Queerty to talk about why gays love musical theatre, which song from the new Tales of the City musical made Armistead tear up, and what it takes to make Jake’s heart race.

Plus, we got our hands on exclusive footage from the musical, premiering tonight and running until July 24 (EXTENDED!) in San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre.

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