In 1968, a play called The Boys in the Band opened off-Broadway. Written by Mart Crowley, the drama centered around a group of homosexual friends who gather for a birthday party that quickly turns ugly. No one could have guessed the impact that the small production would have on the tempestuous social climate of the 1960s. MAKING THE BOYS traces the history of the play and how its surprising success gave many people struggling with their sexuality the courage to come out of the closet and stand up for their rights. Interviews with Mart Crowley as well as several other notable playwrights help shed new light on a cultural milestone that has unfortunately faded from memory with the passage of time.

North American Premiere

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MAKING THE BOYS
Danielle Rosen
Susan Bedusa
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