book & lyrics by JASON SCHAFER
music by ARTHUR LAFRENTZ BACONbased on the screenplay by Jason Schafer
a new stage musical based on the classic queer romantic comedy
Top: Aavyn Lee & Will-Franklin Eller in Out Front Theatre production. (Photo by Sydney Lee)
Bottom: Cast from the Out Front Theatre production. (Photo by Sydney Lee)
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EXPLORE THE SHOW
Based on the beloved 1999 film, Trick! The Musical sparkles with the same humor, heart, and irresistible charm that made the original an early standout in the gay rom-com genre. It’s a vibrant stage show packed with drag, tap dancing, and plenty of surprises—a musical romp where gay love takes center stage… and sings!Set over the course of one unforgettable night in New York City, this sweet and sexy new musical follows two young men looking for a hookup—only to stumble into a connection neither of them saw coming.With a small ensemble cast full of scene-stealing characters, Trick! The Musical delivers all the thrills of a big Broadway extravaganza, yet it’s a modestly-scaled show, using creativity and theatrical magic to elevate the storytelling.Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Trick for the first time, this musical will leave you singing, dancing, laughing—and looking for love in unexpected places.
WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
An office-temp-slash-aspiring-Broadway-songwriter meets a hunky, hardcore clubber at a Manhattan gay bar. They head to the songwriter's place for a one-night-stand, but his robustly heterosexual roommate has conflicting plans for the tiny, one-room apartment. The newly acquainted pair search for somewhere to be alone, encountering go-go boys, a piano bar, a surprise sex therapy session, a struggling actress, and an extremely bitter drag queen.Is musical comedy romance possible in a world of Mr. Right Nows? Is today's hookup culture compatible with love? TRICK! THE MUSICAL follows the misadventures of two young men trying to make it in the city.TRICK! THE MUSICAL was conceived as a classic Broadway book musical—on a delightfully modest scale. Think LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, THE FANTASTICKS, HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, FALSETTOS: big-hearted, wildly entertaining, and built to dazzle on a dime.Part vintage Broadway, part downtown drag bar, TRICK! THE MUSICAL is sweet and sexy, heartfelt and campy—and more than ready for its spotlight.
Cast from the Out Front Theatre production. (Photo by Sydney Lee)
PRAISE FOR THE MUSICAL
“Yes, They Made Trick a Musical—and It’s Exactly What We Needed” – OnStage Blog“Charming, sweet, and romantic!... The songs in Trick! are very strong… But [Kayce] Denise’s absolutely stunning delivery of a masterpiece ballad called ‘Cash-Only Sing-Along Piano Bar,’ detailing the rise and fall of her relationship and the need for safe spaces for queer people, caused a standing ovation in the middle of the opening performance. Seriously, this song is worth the ticket price all by itself… Trick! is very satisfying!“ – Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionThe “showtunes slay” in Trick’s “musical makeover!” – Queerty“Spunky and Delightful!... Bacon’s mix of musical theater/pop works well for a story like this, with some genuinely great stand-out songs in the bunch, and the cast sells this quirky queer love story with heart and humor.“ – Georgia Voice“There have been musicals adapted from successful movies for years, often with mixed results, and it’s not a trend Queerguru has actually liked… Until now.” – Queerguru
Kayce Denise in the Out Front Theatre production. (Photo by Sydney Lee)
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