Torch Song Trilogy

by Harvey Fierstein

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Harvey Fierstein Tony Award-winning play about a queer romantic’s quest for intimacy, honesty, and respect.

Story:

The story centers on Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish homosexual, drag queen, and torch singer who lives in New York City in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the first act, Arnold meets Ed, who is uncomfortable with his bisexuality. In the second, one year later, Arnold meets Alan, and the two settle down into a blissful existence that includes plans to adopt a child, until tragedy strikes. In the third, several years later, Arnold is a single father raising gay teenager David. Arnold is forced to deal with his mother's intolerance and disrespect when she visits from Florida.

: Playwright
Harvey Fierstein

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Little Theatre

Opening Night: Jun 10, 1982

Total Performances: 1,222

Original Cast: Harvey Fierstein, Court Miller, Susan Edwards, Estelle Getty, Paul Joynt, Fisher Stevens, Diane Tarleton

Director: Peter Pope

Producer: Kenneth Waissman, Martin Markinson, Lawrence Lane and John Glines

Scenic Design: Bill Stabile

Costume Design: Mardi Philips

Lighting Design: Scott Pinkney

Sound Design: Richard Fitzgerald

2018 Broadway Revival

Theatre: Hayes Theater

Opening Night: Nov 01, 2018

Total Performances: 77

Original Cast: Mercedes Ruehl, Michael Urie, Jack DiFalco, Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Hsu Rosen

Director: Moisés Kaufman

Producer: Richie Jackson, Eric Kuhn & Justin Mikita, Stephanie P. McClelland, Ken Fakler, David Mirvish, Lassen Blume/Karmen Boyz Productions, CJC & Priest/Judith Ann Abrams, Burnt Umber/True Love Productions, Caiola Productions/Torchbearers, Jujamcyn Theaters and Second Stage Theater