Stage Version
The play was first produced in Los Angeles in 1999. In 2007, it was produced in New York for the first time. It opened for previews on October 10 at the New World Stages Off Broadway. The official opening night was October 21, 2007. The cast included Charles Busch recreating his original roles, Van Hansis (of CBS television's As the World Turns), Bob Ari, Chris Hoch, Ashley Morris, and Kristine Nielsen. The run ended in January 2008. The UK Premiere Production produced by Vertigo Theatre Productions opened March 2011 at Taurus on Canal Street. The show was such a hit during its run that the company announced the show will reopen in a new venue (Sachas Hotel) in August 2011. Writer Charles Busch himself gave interviews to UK publications to help promote the show. Dale Vicker played the role of Angela Arden to great acclaim; Craig Hepworth directed.
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