"The show's fantastic. It's really wonderful. I was moved. He's a very talented man and I'm so proud of him."
- Patti LuPone
- Patti LuPone
“A tight hourlong monologue that pairs a well-honed script with an engagingly spontaneous delivery and a nose for sharp, observational comedy, Mr. Rimalower’s funny, tender reminiscence rides an infectious rainbow high.”
- David Rooney, New York Times
- David Rooney, New York Times
PATTI ISSUES TOUR
PATTI ISSUES
Written by Ben Rimalower Directed by Aaron Mark "Best Theater 2012" - The Advocate
"Best Solo Play" - Bistro Award "Best New York Debut - Male" - MAC Award |
@ Gay Days Anaheim - Disneyland
Sunday, October 4 - 6:00pm Grand Californian Hotel, Sorrell Room |
When Ben Rimalower was eight years old, his father came out of the closet and embarked on a drug-fueled tear that left his family in tatters.
Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort—like so many gay boys before him and after—in musical theater,
and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone.
Patti Issues marks Rimalower's debut as a playwright and performer, after serving as the director of numerous Off-Broadway plays, concerts and all-star benefits (and blogging for the Huffington Post). With a mix of comic irreverence, stark candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues poignantly explores the challenges facing LGBT parents and children while shining unique light on gay men’s time-old obsessions with divas.
Amid the chaos of his young life, Ben found comfort—like so many gay boys before him and after—in musical theater,
and specifically in the transportive voice of Broadway star Patti LuPone.
Patti Issues marks Rimalower's debut as a playwright and performer, after serving as the director of numerous Off-Broadway plays, concerts and all-star benefits (and blogging for the Huffington Post). With a mix of comic irreverence, stark candor and show-biz bravado, Patti Issues poignantly explores the challenges facing LGBT parents and children while shining unique light on gay men’s time-old obsessions with divas.
“Ben Rimalower's Patti Issues was amazing and totally took me to somewhere I never expected.
I couldn’t recommend it more.”
- Alan Cumming
“As artists the most we can hope for from our heroes is inspiration and maybe evolution.
Ben Rimalower's ‘Patti Issues’ offers a powerful example of both and this bravura performance
might just make Bena hero for a new generation of show ponies!”
- Justin Vivian Bond
Ben Rimalower's ‘Patti Issues’ offers a powerful example of both and this bravura performance
might just make Bena hero for a new generation of show ponies!”
- Justin Vivian Bond