A powerful coming-of-age story of identity, brotherhood, and finding your voice through song.
From the Academy Award-winning mind of (Moonlight, The Brother/Sister Plays) comes a vibrant and deeply moving coming-of-age drama. First staged in Nancy Medina’s acclaimed 2023 production at , this award-winning play explores identity, pride, and belonging.
Pharus is a gifted and self-assured young singer, chosen to lead as soloist. But when a peer’s cruelty shakes his confidence, he’s forced to confront what it means to be young, Black, and queer within the halls of the prestigious Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys.
Through soaring a cappella gospel and spiritual hymns, we follow Pharus and his classmates on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, grappling with race, faith, masculinity, and the bonds that shape them. Choir Boy is a stirring, joyful, and resonant story about embracing your truth and the power of harmony in every sense.