In the Closet NYC Reviews and Tickets

79%

(30 Reviews)

Positive

93%

Mixed

Negative

Members say

Absorbing, Great acting, Intelligent, Thought-provoking, Great writing

About the Show

This multigenerational dramedy about self-worth and self-acceptance explores what it means to come of age as a gay man.

"In the Closet" centers around four men exploring the various reasons one might “closet” oneself, leaving the audience to wonder: can any one of them ever walk out? The show also explores the complex nature of what it means to be trapped; both the kind of trapping that’s brought about by others and the kind of trapping we do to ourselves.

A portion of the proceeds from this production will be donated to the National LGBT Cancer Project.

Member Reviews (30)

Riveting, Profound, Great acting, Edgy

See it if Two great actors Mc Donald and Shannon are really good. Funny, sad, and insightful. Well directed show.

Don't see it if You do not like nudity or language that can be ruff. If you want something more upbeat and easier.

Indulgent, Resonant, Slow, Cliched, Disappointing

See it if Gay bashing theme as defining moment in young man's life - often sincere yet feels slightly queasy as dramatic device Acting is melodramatic

Don't see it if Flashback motif takes time to process & then proves to lack any subtlety Take away = hindsight is 20/20; nothing new to human experience

Thought-provoking, Relevant, Intelligent, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if Memory play of four men's reminiscences of their limiting gay lives and by extension, how we all lead limiting lives by choice or not.

Don't see it if Difficult to not walk in cliche when telling a specific story of a very specific group. End of life, cancer, and rape discussions. Shouting.

Less than it needs to be, Some memorable moments..., Lgbtq memory play?, Yelling replaces true emotion, Sometimes interesting idea?

See it if like "do U remember" plays, need another take on gay men questioning their lives, want your tears jerked, some good acting despite material

Don't see it if can't abide low budget productions, no interest in gay plays, no toleration for frequent yelling, don't understand abstraction, need comedy

Reflective

See it if Gay men of different ages reflecting on why they go into the closet but also realize why they leave it, even when it seems scary.

Don't see it if 100% about cis gay men aging isn't your thing. Shatters "It gets better" trope. Low budget sets distract you. Read more

Great acting, Great writing, Resonant, Relevant, Absorbing

See it if You’re interested in Gay life and the mentalities of some Gay men. There are many humorous moments but this is essentially a serious play.

Don't see it if You’re not interested in the world of Gay men or you’re looking for a light and breezy production.

Great acting, Great writing, Perceptive self-awareness, Closet seems safe but live is outside, Gay life in review

See it if Gay denial, self-doubt, self-harm, promiscuity, facing feelings, overcoming guilt & shame, searching friends, companionship, intimacy, love.

Don't see it if Characters represent self at various ages. Coming out may always be a challenge, but parts of this play seem dated.

Excruciating, Confusing, Ambitious

See it if and only you can't get tickets to see Torch Song Trilogy.

Don't see it if you go to the theater to see something special, because this ain't the experience you are looking for.

Trailer

Creative team

Siegmund Fuchs

Playwright

Ebner-Page Productions

Producer