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Torch Song Trilogy

Full Length Play

By Harvey Fierstein(Playwright)

Setting: New York City - 1970s

Brief Description

Torch Song Trilogy is three separate one act plays but have been produced almost exclusive as a set. The first, International Stud, was first produced at La Mama in Feb 1978. The second, Fugue in a Nursery was produced at La Mama in Feb 1979. The third, Widows and Children First opened at La Mama in Oct 1979.

Year Written1978

Original LanguageEnglish

Type of WorkFull Length Play

ThemesComedy, Drama, LGBTQIA+

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Arnold Beckoff	Male	—	—	—	Edit 🎭 Nice try, director! You can't write Arnold Beckoffout of the script while they're still bound to an active show roster. Clear them from the productions first!
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Lady Blues	Female	—	—	—	Edit 🎭 Nice try, director! You can't write Lady Bluesout of the script while they're still bound to an active show roster. Clear them from the productions first!
Ma Beckoff	Female	—	—	—	Edit 🎭 Nice try, director! You can't write Ma Beckoffout of the script while they're still bound to an active show roster. Clear them from the productions first!

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Opening Night	Closing Night	🎭 Production Name	🏛️ Company	🏢 Stage
1 Nov 2018	6 Jan 2019	Torch Song	—	Hayes Theater New York City, New York, United States
7 Sep 2016	17 Sep 2016	Torch Song Trilogy	TotoToo	Academic Hall Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
12 Jul 1983	18 May 1985	Torch Song Trilogy	—	Helen Hayes Theatre New York City, New York, United States
10 Jun 1982	10 Jul 1983	Torch Song Trilogy	—	Little Theatre New York City, New York, United States

Torch Song Trilogy

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