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Drew Droege's Messy White Gays to Debut Off-Broadway

The comedy will begin previews in October at the Duke on 42nd Street.

Zachary Stewart

Zachary Stewart

| Off-Broadway |

August 18, 2025

Pete Zias, Zane Phillips, Drew Droege, James Cusati Moyer, and Aaron Jackson star in Groege’s Messy White Gays off-Broadway.
(© Marc J. Franklin)

Drew Droege’s Messy White Gays will debut off-Broadway this fall. Preview performances begin at the Duke on 42nd Street on October 6 ahead of an official opening night November 2.

According to an official press release, “It’s Sunday morning in Hell’s Kitchen. Brecken and Caden have just murdered their boyfriend and stuffed his body into a Jonathan Adler credenza. Unfortunately, they’ve also invited friends over for brunch. And they’re out of limes! Feel bad for them! They’re MESSY WHITE GAYS!”

Droege (the writer and star of Bright Colors and Bold Patterns) stars in the production, alongside James Cusati-Moyer (Slave Play), Aaron Jackson (DICKS: The Musical), Zane Phillips (Fire Island), and Pete Zias (“Total Trash Live!”). Mike Donahue directs.

The creative team for Messy White Gays will include set design by Alexander Dodge, costume design by James + AC, lighting design by Jen Schriever, sound design by Sinan Refik Zadar, props by Brendan McCann, puppetry by Sam Hill, and special effects by Jeremy Chernick. General management is provided by Sing Out, Louise! Productions, with production management by Libby J’Vera, and Michal V. Mendelson as production stage manager.

The show is produced by The Fabulous Invalid (Jamie DuMont and Rob Russo), Tom D’Angora, and Michael D’Angora.

 

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