'My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)' to offer Broadway lottery tickets
British theatre performer Rob Madge brings their critically acclaimed show, which will offer $24 lottery tickets, to New York after multiple London runs.
Here's what you can do: get tickets to My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) on Broadway! The show will offer a lottery for $24 tickets to performances from February 27 to March 11 at the Lyceum Theatre.
Users can enter the lottery online from today, January 2, to 11:59 p.m. on January 7. Winners will be drawn at noon each day from January 8-12, and winners will have 24 hours to purchase 1 or 2 tickets to a performance of their choice within the date range named above.
Lottery tickets may be located anywhere in the theatre, based on availability.
The show's official opening night is on March 12. Information on lottery tickets for post-opening performances has yet to be released.
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is a solo multimedia show starring British theatre performer Rob Madge, who recalls how their family explored and supported their interests in theatre and Disney from a young age — ultimately setting the stage for their acceptance of Madge's queerness. With home video, elaborate costumes, and songs, Madge performs an ode to their younger self and to their family.
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) previously played multiple sold-out, critically acclaimed runs in the U.K., first at Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival and then in London's West End.
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Photo credit: Rob Madge in My Son's a Queer in London. (Photo by Mark Senior)
Frequently asked questions
What is My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) about?
Join British actor Rob Madge in a celebration of theatre, love, and acceptance at their Olivier Award-nominated solo show. With home videos, elaborate costumes, and more, they share how their family's support helped their journey of self-discovery as a queer person.
Where is My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) playing?
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is playing at New York City Center. The theatre is located at 131 W 55th St, New York, 10019.
How do you book tickets for My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)?
Book tickets for My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote My Son's a Queer?
British theatre performer Rob Madge wrote and stars in My Son's a Queer, collaborating with songwriter Pippa Cleary. The show is about Madge's childhood and family.
Who directed My Son's a Queer?
Luke Sheppard directs My Son's a Queer. He is best known for directing the Tony Award-nominated musical & Juliet on Broadway and in London's West End.
What are the songs in My Son's a Queer?
Pippa Cleary, who wrote the score for a Great British Bake-Off musical in London, wrote the songs for My Son's a Queer. One song that received particular acclaim was the anthemic “We Will Be Loved Anyway.”
Is My Son's a Queer appropriate for kids?
My Son's a Queer is recommended for audiences 16 and older. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is My Son's a Queer good?
My Son's a Queer earned widespread critical acclaim and an Olivier Award nomination in London, and the show brings together multiple veteran theatre talents. Madge's production is a hopeful, life-affirming show about the joys of finding one's true self and having loved ones who celebrate it, too.
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