Revival based on Easthampton Theater Company’s 2024 Production promises to be one of the
Valley’s most exciting Summer events.
The Torch Song Revival Collective, a group of mostly queer and trans artists, in association with
Easthampton Theatre Company, is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Harvey
Fierstein’s iconic and heartwarming play Torch Song – a revival based on Easthampton
Theater’s 2024 production. The show runs from July 25 to August 3 at the Northampton Center
for the Arts at 33 Hawley Street. Torch Song is a timeless exploration of love, identity, and
acceptance
A two-act adaptation of the ground-breaking 1970’s Broadway hit Torch Song Trilogy,
Fierstein’s Torch Song follows the journey of Arnold Beckoff, a New York City drag queen, as he
navigates the challenges of love and self-discovery. All he wants is a husband, a child, and a
pair of bunny slippers, but a visit from his overbearing mother reminds him that he needs one
thing more: respect. Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play is celebrated for its humor,
poignancy, and unflinching portrayal of the LGBTQ+ experience. Caution: This play contains
adult language and situations.
ABOUT THE PRODUCTION
Easthampton Theatre Company’s 2024 production of Torch Song delighted audiences with a completely sold-out, two weekend run at CitySpace in Easthampton. The Torch Song Revival Collective brings back most of the original cast, and expands on the ETC production to increase access to this important story, especially among the local LGBTQ+ and drag communities. The venue is larger and tickets are offered on a sliding scale.
Cast: Arnold: Patric Madden; Ed: Andre Ruiz; Laurel: Kim Tobin; Alan: David DiRocco; David: Devin Dumas; Ma: Rona Leventhal; Lady Blues: Devi Badea. The Production Team includes: Benji Marconi, Devi Badea, Urgyen Joshi, Moe Doran, Manuel Morales, Eric Frary, Deb Jacobson, Veronica Klakotskiy, and Michael Budnick.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES:
- July 25 – August 3, 2025
- July 25, 26, 31, and August 1, 2 @ 8:00pm
- July 27 and August 2, 3 @ 2:00pm
LOCATION: Northampton Center for the Arts at 33 Hawley; Flex Space
TICKET INFORMATION: General admission. Tickets to the production are sliding scale, and
15-20% of proceeds from the show will be donated to groups supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
Tickets are available now at http://www.torchsongrevival.com/tickets
