Rob Madge's 'My Son's a Queer' Makes NYC Premiere at City Center, June 2025
June 13, 2025
The production premiered at the Turbine Theatre in London in 2021, achieved sell-out success at the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and had its West End debut in 2022, earning an Olivier nomination in 2023.
Madge, known for their Olivier-nominated work, draws from personal experiences and childhood performances to celebrate identity and creativity through this production.
The show features home videos and theatrical elements that depict Madge's imaginative childhood performances, including characters like Mary Poppins and Ariel, supported by their family.
It emphasizes the significance of parental love and support in fostering a child's imagination and creative expression.
Produced by Alan Cumming, the musical promises to be a humorous celebration of identity and the parent-child relationship.
Directed by Luke Sheppard, the production includes original music by Pippa Cleary and contributions from various talented designers.
Currently, Madge is on a break from their role as the Emcee in 'Cabaret' in London's West End, where they star alongside Hannah Dodd.
Although a Broadway run was initially planned for 2024, it was postponed shortly before the scheduled performances.
Tickets for the New York performances are available at NYCityCenter.org.
Rob Madge's solo show, 'My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)', is making its New York debut at New York City Center, running from June 12 to June 15, 2025.
Producers for the New York debut include Tom Smedes, Heather Shields, Tom D'Angora, Michael D'Angora, Peter Stern, and Alan Cumming, with the original UK production by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor Mills.
The show runs for a limited engagement at New York City Center from June 12 to June 15, 2025.
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Playbill • Jun 13, 2025
See Rob Madge's My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?) Make Its New York Debut
BroadwayWorld.com • Jun 12, 2025
Video: Watch a New Trailer For MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?)
BroadwayWorld.com • Jun 13, 2025
Photos: MY SON'S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) At New York City Center