Gay & lesbian-themed shows coming to the Phoenix Theatre

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Gay & lesbian-themed shows coming to the Phoenix Theatre

Gay & Lesbian-Themed Shows Comingto THE PHOENIX THEATREDos Fallopia:Twin Sisters ofDifferent Cul-de-Sacsby Lisa Koch & Peggy PiattJune 16 thru 26 ♦ $12.00 and $15.00That wickedly funny duo from SeaWe, DOSFALLOPIA return to Indianapolis. Lisa's a lesbianand Peggy isn't but their outrageous brand ofmusic and comedy is fun for everybody. But huny- Dos Fallopia appears for only two weekends onthe Phoenix stage. Co-produced with Seattle'sTongue-in-Chic Productions."A deft combination of vignettes that recall thebest comic duos of the past as well as comedicpairings that never were but should have been." -Philadelphia Inquirer."A rapid-fire series of sidesplitting musical-comedy skits."- Washington Post.David SedarisJune 25 ♦ Free admissionNational Public Radio's outspoken, gaypersonality DAVID SEDARIS brings his deadpanwit and wonderfully skewed insights to thePhoenix for a lecture and book signing. This is hisonly Indianapolis stop on a national tourpromoting his new book, BARREL FEVER. Weare delighted to co-produce this event withBorders Book Shop and the Indianapolis-MarionCounty Library.Heart Timersby Stuart WarmflashJuly 28 thru August 21 ♦ $12.00 & $16.00A world-premiere dramatic comedy about twocollege-age women learning to define theirpersonal, emotional, and sexual identities. One isanxious to escape from her overbearing parents;the other is nervous about "coming out'' andconfessing her love for her female boss. Youwon't want to miss this bold, new work. It's justone part of our 11th annual new playscompetition, the Festival of Emerging AmericanTheatre (FEAT).Falsettosby William Finn & James LapineSeptember 15 thru October 23 ♦ $17.00Marvin is a boyish and slighVy neurotic yuppiewho, against the odds, dreems of combiningthose around him into a cohesive "tight-knitfamily" - his ex-wife, his male lover, his teenageson, his psychietrist and "the lesbians horn nextdoor." Set in the late 1970's, this intimatecomedy-drama is set entirely to music. It was atremendous Broadway hit winning Tony Awardstor Best Book and Best Musical Score."Exhilarating." — Variety. "What a treasure this is:brave, hilarious, charming, disarming."— NewsdayBefore It Hits Homeby Cheryl L. WestApril 13 thru May 7 ♦ $15.00What happens when the prodigal son returns -but with bad news? A jazz musician returns to hisMidwestern hometown to make a doubledisclosure to his conservative family - that he isbisexual and that he has contracted the HIV virus.This compassionate drama paints a vivid portraitof middle-class black families and their denial otthis disease in their community."Extraordinary, rich and brilliant." - New YorkPost. "An eye-opener, artfully written, specific yetuniversal." - Washington Times.Jeffreyby Paul RudnickMay 25 thru June 25 • $15.00The author ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES turns hissatirical eye to the subject of gay romance. Joinhandsome, young Jeffrey as he searches for themeaning of life and love in the "90s. Fed up withcasual sex and its health hazards, Jeffrey decidesto go celibate. But immediately after making thisresolve, he meets Mr. Right! Whafs a fellow todo? This wonderful off-Broadway hit is sexy,irreverent joyous, and life-affirming."A new, roll-on-the-floor comedy about gay love."- Orange County Register. 'If there's a funnierplaywright than Paul Rudnick, I dont know who itmight be."- Philadelphia Inquirer.TICKETS NOW ON SALE for all Phoenix Theatre shows.Season tickets and group sale packages also available.Call our Box Office at (317) 635-PLAY for Info.

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