A man of no importance: A new musical

by Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, Lynn Ahrns

Genres: Plays

108 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

Terrence McNally was an American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter. Described as "the bard of American theater" and "one of the greatest contemporary playwrights the theater world has yet produced," McNally was the recipient of five Tony Awards. He won the Tony Award for Best Play for Love! Valour!

Reviews

[Brian McCann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully constructed and written. Would love to see this on stage.

[Matt Markowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! A beautiful story about all the men that could not experience the love that dare not speak it’s name. Stabs like a knife in the heart sometimes.

[Ilyse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely quiet piece. Looking forward to working on it with Paul at Speakeasy.

[Sam Robinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some people like to play with Lego this musical likes to play with your emotions

[StorytellerMg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been a major fan of this collaborative team for years and when the cd came out I was scouring the stores trying to find it as they opened. I eventually orderedthe special edition script off amazon. It is amazing. The story and dialogue are incredible and succinct. The lyrics are perfect down to earth and descriptive without being too poetic. Yet at the same time they are. Every time I read it I discover something new. It is a VERY classy show. Very low key and wonderful to listen to and to read. Its an amazing and wonderful show and had me drawn in from the very beginning..and keep you captivated until the end.

[Joshua · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartbreaking. Well observed and with beautiful music. Capitalizes on the beauty only the theater can create: making something out of nothing and the surprising ways in which a story can be told. A wonderfully heartfelt story without being too saccharine. A close examination of repression, censorship, and freedom to pursue the loves you love and the stories you are drawn to tell.