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    Experience the smoldering passion of two lovers who meet each other in grim circumstances in this uniquely crafted romantic play. A show that captivates audiences with scintillating acting, Burn This is well worth a watch this season at the Hudson Theatre this season!

    Why Watch Burn This

    Love is often categorized by a blaze of passion or by the dying embers of what it once was. There are few stories that attempt to portray this gritty journey of two people madly in love with each other as deeply as Lanford Wilson’s Burn This. First released in 1987, the play has enjoyed critical acclaim for various performances over the decades. The underlying themes of gay identity are evident at multiple points in the play.

    Michael Mayer, the renowned director who won a Tony Award for the 2007 hit musical Spring Awakening, takes the reins and directs the play to near perfection. Starring Emmy-nominee Adam Driver from the Star Wars (2015) fame and Golden Globe-winner Keri Russell, Burn This is certain to be a sensational hit at Broadway this season.

    The Story

    Following the funeral of a young gay dancer named Robbie who died an untimely death in a boat accident, the play opens with Robbie’s distraught dance partner and choreographer Anna in her lower Manhattan apartment. She is joined by her longtime boyfriend Burton and the confident ad man Larry. Burton is a struggling screenwriter who has failed to reignite the magic in their dying relationship. When Robbie’s elder brother Pale, a cocaine-snorting hotel manager, bursts in unexpectedly at the scene, it is love at first sight. Pale is not a particularly refined individual, but Anna finds herself relentless and inexplicably attracted to him.

    This intriguing exploration of love in its rawest form is truly one of its kind.

    Good for

    Adult Audiences | Fans of Romantic Plays

    Critics Reviews

    “Since its 1987 premiere, Lanford Wilson's drama "Burn This," about four New Yorkers coming to terms with tragedy, has been a showcase for several shades of Pale.”
    Chicago Tribune

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    Jul, 2019

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    Show Details

    Show Timings

    Tue & Thu 7:00 PM
    Wed & Fri 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
    Sat 8:00 PM
    Sun 3:00 PM

    Duration
    3 hours including one intermission.

    Leading Roles
    Adam Driver as Pale
    Keri Russell as Anna

    Directed by
    Michael Mayer

    Additional Information

    Audience
    TBC.

    Available Facilities
    In-house lounge
    Coat check
    Wheelchair accessible

    Seating
    The Hudson Theatre has a seating capacity of 970. For tips on how to choose the best seats, you can refer to our Hudson Theatre Seating Chart Guide.

    Outside Food
    Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in the Theater District.

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

    Your e-tickets can be exchanged for physical tickets with our uniformed Headout hosts outside the theater.

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