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Beijing opera costumes, 2012. Beijing opera was created in 1790 during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty; however, the origins of its costumes can be traced back to the 14th century. [3] The costumes were set in the Qing dynasty but its style mainly followed the Ming dynasty's hanfu-style clothing.
Actor and singer Harris Glenn Milstead became known for his drag persona, Divine. Prince, in his early career made androgynous fashion choices; he wore high-heeled shoes. Marilyn Manson often wears androgynous costumes in their performances, music videos and public appearances.
Stage clothes often follow the evolving fashion but in a more extravagant way. [1] Clothes worn by popular performers can often spark new fashions by themselves, as fans of performers want to look like their idols. [2]
Both are part of the long history of cross-dressing in music and opera and later in film and television. In opera, a breeches role refers to any male character that is sung and acted by a female singer. Most often the character is an adolescent or a very young man, sung by a mezzo-soprano or contralto. [1]
Vitaliy Vladasovich Grachev [a] or Vitaliy Vladasovych Grachov, [b] known professionally as Vitas (Russian: Витас; stylised in all caps), is a Russian singer. [1] [2] Vitas is known for his falsetto and his eclectic musical style, which incorporates elements of operatic pop, techno, dance, classical, jazz, and folk.
David Henry Hwang's 1988 play M. Butterfly focuses on a love affair between a French diplomat and a male Beijing opera singer who plays dan, or female, roles. Dr. Frank 'n' Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show wore nothing but women's clothing the entire film/play. In The Drew Carey Show, Drew's brother, Steve Carey, is a cross-dresser.
Jessye Mae Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. She was able to perform dramatic soprano roles, but did not limit herself to that voice type.
Born in Saluda, Virginia, on September 11, 1919, Margaret Elinor Tynes was one of ten children born to Lucy Jane (née Rich) and Rev. J. W. Tynes. [6] Her family was involved with the leadership at Northern Neck Industrial Academy; [7] [8] and they later moved to Lynchburg and finally to Greensboro, North Carolina, where her father was the pastor of the Providence Baptist Church for 26 years.