A moving new musical about coming-of-age and coming-out.
It’s 1974 and Jules finds small-town existence stifling. He lives for listening to the latest records with his best friend Jill, but dreams of an exciting life in New York City. While Jules’ mother is in the hospital, his father is trying his best at home with his only son. Jules encounters Francis, an openly gay, Bowie-loving young man and romance begins to bloom as Jules slowly discovers and acknowledges his sexuality. Jules also encounters Victor, an angry young man from a troubled home who seeks relief by pounding on the drums in his basement. All four young people experience a tumultuous New Year’s Eve and younger Jules makes a decision that will change his life and all those around him.
“In 1974, America was in love with the color brown; we were all trying to get back to earth. Girls wore Mexican-brown ponchos, boys wore brown cords, record album covers had blurry, brown edges. Everything was autumn-burgeoning brown. Candles stuck into empty bottles of Chianti dripped wax onto wooden coffee tables as young people sat around and talked about life, about the future. And there was always a record on the turntable.”
Tickets are $33-$39. Member, Senior, Student & Military discounts available.
Wednesday, June 26 is a Preview Performance — all tickets are $17.
Call the Box Office at 216.932.3396. Walk-up Box Office hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday 12-4pm during performance weeks and one hour before all performances.
Sunday, June 30 is a Pay-What-You-Can Performance. In an effort to remove economic barriers and to make Dobama’s productions accessible to everyone, the first Sunday of every production is a 7:30pm Pay-What-You-Can Performance.
The prices listed above do not reflect credit card fees.
Phone: 216-932-3396
Email: boxoffice@dobama.org
2019/06/26 - 2019/07/14
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After the opening night performance on June 27, there will be a reception with a champagne toast.
Every Friday evening performance, there will be a Town Hall event after the performance where audiences have a chance to take part in a moderated conversation with one another.
Every Saturday evening performance, there will be an Actor Talkback event after the performance where audiences have a chance to take part in a moderated conversation with the actors.
Every Sunday afternoon performance, there will be a Pre-Show Talk event before the performance where a member of the Dobama staff will deliver contextual information about the play.
Dobama Theatre
2340 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Free parking is available on-site at the Cleveland Heights/University Heights Library on the east and west sides of Lee Road. Street parking is free and available on Corydon and Coleridge Roads. Handicap parking is available behind the theater in designated spots.