Read our review of Merry Me, a world-premiere play written by Hansol Jung and directed by Leigh Silverman, currently running at New York Theatre Workshop.
Merry Me Tickets
New York
11 Oct 2023 - 19 Nov 2023
Queer comedy meets Greek mythology at New York Theatre Workshop.
On an island not far away from the vulnerable coasts of the enemy state, a mysterious blackout has left the Navy restless and itching for action. Lieutenant Shane Horne has occupied her time satisfying the libidinous needs of all the women on the base—including the jealous general’s wife. But her own merries will not… come. Meanwhile a famed Angel re-descends to amend her previous prophesy, sending the Navy’s psychiatrist on an epic quest to save humanity. Will the general discover the affair? Will the earth be saved? Will they ever be merry enough?
NYTW Usual Suspect & Former 2050 Artistic Fellow Hansol Jung‘s Merry Me is an intoxicating queer cocktail of restoration comedy and the Greeks, served with a heavy garnish of ridiculous. NYTW Usual Suspect & Tony Award nominee Leigh Silverman directs.
Run time
1h 30m (no intermission)
Opening date
October 11th, 2023
Closing date
November 19th, 2023
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