Set in New York City in 1985, Kushner takes audiences on a journey that follows the life of a gay couple and a Mormon couple, as they tackle issues of sexual, racial, and religious identity and the reality of the AIDS epidemic.Īlthough the play is over two decades old, it serves as a timeless, ever-relevant masterpiece.
This play was first performed in its entirety in 1993, winning a Pulitzer Prize, a Drama Desk Award, and several Tony Awards, including Best Play. One such trailblazer whose work has broken both societal and theatrical barriers is author, screenwriter, and playwright Tony Kushner-writer of the hit play Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. Photo by Melissa BlackallĪs our nation celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride month, the NEA honors and highlights trailblazers and innovative artists in the LGBTQ+ community. Jim Jorgensen as Roy Cohn in Forum Theatre's production of Angels in America.
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