photo: Antoine TempeWhen I'd read a manuscript of this play well over a year ago as the Philadelphia Theater Company was casting the world premiere production, I really had no hope for it. It was a schmaltzy mess of stereoptypical scenes about the way gay life has changed in the past 50 or so years. What a delightful surprise to see that Mr. McNally has tightened the script, eliminated a few characters, and added a few more punchlines. It helps that there's a terrific crew of actors involved. David is going to go wild with Hot Guy Alerts, though I'm sure a few of these guys are already on that page. Did every gay man living in NYC during the Stonewall Riots take part? For some reason, I thought so, but after seeing this play, you are reminded that history doesn't always involve everyone — it can pass you by if you let it — but it will always affect you, much like the way this play does. I saw one of the first previews and I can only imagine it will get better in the weeks ahead. Oh, and David Greenspan steals the show with his rendition of … well I don't want to ruin it for you. Just go and see it for yourself.
