PHILADELPHIA PREMIERE!

April 25 — May 19, 2024

The Kim & David Adler Series
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"Torch Song brings laughter and tears simultaneously. It's impossible not to feel electricity in the theater." -Entertainment Weekly

Torch Song
Written by Harvey Fierstein
Directed by Bill Fennelly

The Philadelphia Premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s 2018 adaptation of his iconic Torch Song Trilogy!

Hilarious and heart-wrenching, Torch Song follows Arnold Beckoff, a torch song-singing, Jewish drag queen in New York in the late 70s, early 80s. As he searches for love, happiness and a pair of bunny slippers that fit, a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect. Join Arnold in this dramatic comedy about the families we're born into, the families we choose, and the battles to bring them all home.

Mask-wearing is optional at Plays & Players Theatre for performances of Torch Song EXCEPT for the following performances when masks are required:
Sunday, May 12th 2pm
Thursday, May 16th at 7pm

(Recommended for ages 16 and older - contains adult language and mature themes. Click here for more information.)

Runtime: 2hr 45m with one intermission

Community Partner: PAT @ Giovanni’s Room

Media Sponsor: Philadelphia Gay News

Supported in part by: Charlotte Cushman Foundation