'Corpus Christi' Talks Back Onstage and a New Doc
When “Corpus Christi” debuted at Manhattan Theatre Club in 1998, it seemed destined for infamy. Written by Terrence McNally, the play reimagines Jesus and his Apostles as gay men living in contemporary Texas, playing out Biblical stories through the lens of queer sexuality, spirituality, and love. This enraged many people—as did false reports that Jesus (or “Joshua,” as he’s rename…