A searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man’s lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Produced to acclaim in New York, London and Los Angeles, The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a gay activist enraged at the indifference of public officials and the gay community. While trying to save the world from itself, he confronts the personal toll of AIDS when his lover dies of the disease.
Winner! 2011 Tony® Award – Best Revival of a Play
Winner! 2011 Drama Desk Award – Outstanding Revival of a Play
Winner! 2011 Drama League Award – Distinguished Revival of a Play
Winner! 2011 Outer Critic’s Circle Award – Outstanding Revival
“If you see only one play this year, make it The Normal Heart!” –Backstage
“Run to The Normal Heart if you want to be reminded of how alive you are!” –The Village Voice
“Hits you like a jackhammer. A powerful example of theater at its most direct, passionate and urgent. Devastating.” –AM New York
Written By: Larry Kramer
Directed By: Steven W Mergogey-Conti
WARNING: Very strong language and challenging subject matter, including frank discussions of sexuality.
Produced with permission of Samuel French, Inc.