Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy
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Average of 5 stars from 1 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jan 21, 2009
Closed Feb 1, 2009

Playing at
American Theater of Actors: Sargent Theatre

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Running Time:
4hr. 20min.
(includes 2 intermission)

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

Torch Song Trilogy is a collection of three plays rendered in three acts: The International Stud, Fugue in a Nursery, and Widows and Children First! The story centers on Arnold Beckoff, a torch song-singing Jewish drag queen living in New York City in the late '70s and '80s. Torch Song Trilogy debuted in January 1982. The play won Harvey Fierstein two Tony Awards, for Best Play and Best Actor in a Play; two Drama Desk Awards, for Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Actor in a Play; and the Theatre World Award. This is the first revival in Manhattan since its close in 1985 on Broadway, where it ran for 1,222 performances.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

American Theater of Actors: Sargent Theatre
314 W 54th St
New York, NY 10019

The Sargent Theatre is located in the Theatre District on the south side of 54th street. Also known by the name of its resident company, American Theatre of Actors, the Sargent shares its building with a community courthouse. Elevators in the back of [...] Read More

What are other members saying?

I am sorry but I didn't like this show either...
I found the lead was too old to play this part. I also thought it was too expensive at $60 to $75 for the level of professionalism present in this production. It came across as community theater. Which might have been fine at a lower price and not billed as the professional return to NYC of this piece. I find that Grizzle didnt convey with much tact these points. However, they are true. It is hard for me to believe that this show would continue with a positive review from a legitimate publication. Not that I am saying that these reviews mean everything or that they should mean everything. However, there was talk at the coffee shop nearby by other audience members that there were problems with this show including: age; approach to characters; quality of the set and costumes; and pace.

Reviewed by BroadwaySomeday on Thursday, Feb 5th, 2009