“Torch Song” reopens Plays of Wilton’s newly renovated Foundry Theater
Sunday, 08/31/2025-, 03:00 pm-05:30 pm
The Foundry
2306 N DIXIE HWY,
Wilton Manors, Florida, 33305
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Cost: $35 to $50

Plays of Wilton (POW!) and Ronnie Larsen Presents are proud to announce the highly anticipated South Florida revival of Torch Song by Harvey Fierstein, running July 17 through August 31, 2025, at newly renovated Foundry Theater in Wilton Manors, Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM.
Directed by Ronnie Larsen, this newly staged production of Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play tells the deeply personal and powerfully resonant story of Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish drag queen and torch song singer navigating life, love, and family in 1970s and 1980s New York City. Funny, raw, and tender, Torch Song traces Arnold’s journey as he searches for intimacy, family, stability, and—perhaps most importantly—respect.
Originally written as Torch Song Trilogy, Fierstein revised the play into a two-act format in 2017 for Second Stage Theater. It later transferred to Broadway’s Helen Hayes Theater in 2018, reminding audiences of the enduring relevance and humanity of Arnold’s story.
At its heart, Torch Song is about belonging. Arnold wants what everyone else does: love, family, and a sense of purpose. But as a gay man in a society that barely acknowledges his existence—and a mother who refuses to accept his identity—he must fight for the life he knows he deserves. The play’s themes of queer visibility, parental acceptance, heartbreak, and resilience continue to strike a deep chord with audiences today.
A legend of the American stage, Harvey Fierstein is a four-time Tony Award winner—two for the original Torch Song Trilogy (Best Play, Best Actor), one for La Cage aux Folles, and one for Hairspray. A trailblazer in queer representation, his other writing credits include Kinky Boots, Newsies, Casa Valentina, and A Catered Affair. His acting credits span Broadway (Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles) and film (Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day), and he is an outspoken activist and essayist. Torch Song solidified his legacy as a fearless voice for LGBTQ+ stories onstage.
“Bringing Torch Song to Wilton Manors—one of the most vibrant queer communities in the country—feels incredibly meaningful,” says director Ronnie Larsen. “This play has heart, bite, and truth, and I’m so proud of the incredible team bringing it to life.”

Tickets are now available at www.playsofwilton.com and www.ronnielarsen.com
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)