Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG
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OmniArts Nebraska proudly presents the final production of its 14th season, Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, directed by Eren Mills, with artistic direction by Dustin Witte. The two-act revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning Torch Song Trilogy, Torch Song explores the life of Arnold Beckoff, a torch song-singing, Jewish drag queen living in New York City, over the span of the late 1970s and 1980s. Told with a likable, human voice, the show follows Arnold’s odyssey to find happiness in New York. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a pair of bunny slippers that fit, but a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one thing more: respect.
The husband, the child, the bunny slippers, are all part of Arnold’s American Dream, but everyone else in the show has an American Dream as well. What does that mean for Arnold and the rest of the characters? What does that mean for anyone? Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song will leave audience members to ponder that question and more, including who is allowed to dream at all.
Torch Song boasts a talented ensemble featuring seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers including Sandy Van Pelt, Manny Radtke, Amber Fitzsimmons, Arthur Powell, and Dustin Witte, led by recent UNL graduate Robbie St. Germain as Arnold.
Eren Mills directs the show, with artistic direction, scenic and lighting design by Dustin Witte. Amelia Roth is the production manager, and costume coordination is provided by Jillian Carter.
Tickets are available through the Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office, (402) 472-4747, or online at www.liedcenter.org.
General Admission: $20, Seniors: $16 (all fees apply). Additional discounts are available for students and OLLI members.
The husband, the child, the bunny slippers, are all part of Arnold’s American Dream, but everyone else in the show has an American Dream as well. What does that mean for Arnold and the rest of the characters? What does that mean for anyone? Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song will leave audience members to ponder that question and more, including who is allowed to dream at all.
Torch Song boasts a talented ensemble featuring seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers including Sandy Van Pelt, Manny Radtke, Amber Fitzsimmons, Arthur Powell, and Dustin Witte, led by recent UNL graduate Robbie St. Germain as Arnold.
Eren Mills directs the show, with artistic direction, scenic and lighting design by Dustin Witte. Amelia Roth is the production manager, and costume coordination is provided by Jillian Carter.
Tickets are available through the Lied Center for Performing Arts Ticket Office, (402) 472-4747, or online at www.liedcenter.org.
General Admission: $20, Seniors: $16 (all fees apply). Additional discounts are available for students and OLLI members.
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Where is it happening?
Johnny Carson Theater, 11th and R Street (West Side of Lied Center),Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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