The Boys in the Band
“...is not a musical.”
Drama
A witty, perceptive and devastating look at the personal agendas and suppressed revelations swirling among a group of gay men in Manhattan. Harold is celebrating a birthday, and his friend Michael has drafted some other friends to help commemorate the event. As the evening progresses, the alcohol flows, the knives come out, and Michael's demand that the group participate in a devious telephone game, unleashing dormant and unspoken emotions.
VIBE
A sharp, often hilarious, yet ultimately heartbreaking look at a group of friends confronting their deepest insecurities. Expect biting wit and raw emotional honesty as secrets spill and facades crumble over the course of a single, unforgettable night.
wittydevastatingtensemelancholicsteadydialogue-drivenstageyintimate dramaself-loathingidentitysuppressionfriendship
new york citybirthday partybased on play or musicalmale homosexualityself-loathinggay theme
