"The Boys in the Band" represents a major milestone in American theatre as the first play to openly portray the pleasures, miseries and private lives of gay men. The Boys in the Band is set during Harold's 32nd birthday party. The evening begins as a hilarious and spirited celebration among friends until unexpected guests and games reveal tensions that unravel these men's souls. The party moves to a heart-wrenching, and climactic end. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of the theatre's most groundbreaking and important plays.
1968 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
1996 | Off-Broadway |
Off-Broadway |
2010 | Off-Broadway |
Transport Group Revival Off-Broadway |
2017 | West End |
West End Transfer Production West End |
2018 | Broadway |
Broadway Revival Broadway |
Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
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2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Director of a Play | Jack Cummings III |
2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play | Nick Westrate |
2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Lighting Design | Dane Laffrey |
2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Revival of a Play (tie) | The Boys in the Band |
2010 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Set Design | Sandra Goldmark |
2010 | Obie Awards | Performance | Jonathan Hammond |
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