It was on a rainy Sunday afternoon this past weekend when I decided last minute to purchase a ticket to the Arts Club Theatre's production of the hit Broadway play Choir Boy.
It's about a young gay Black student played by the forceful and enigmatic Andrew Broderick, who is dealing with friendships and being picked on at his all-boys school where he is the lead of the school choir. Anton May provides a nuanced performance as his character of David, while Kwaku Okyere is explosive as the bully Bobby. Savion Roach plays the roommate of our lead character and brought tears to my eyes with his portrayal of kindness.
The show was emotional and moving, with a superb set (designed by Rachel Forbes) that transformed amidst acapella hymns sung by the cast. The singing was transcendent. It's not a musical, mind you. It's a play, with songs in it. At 1 hour and 45 minutes with no intermission, Choir Boy had me completely captivated and is quite likely the best thing I've ever seen put on by the Arts Club at the Stanley Theatre.
The songs and the story were both simply beautiful. Go see it! Choir Boy is on now until February 25.
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