Grindr the Opera (Theatre)
An operatic version of the Gay App Grindr is literally bringing down the house at Above the Stag Theatre.
It’s ‘Grindr the Opera – an unauthorized parody’ where all types of men that can be found on the app (if you have used the app you would recognize these types, however most gay men don’t confess to being on the popular app) come to life in this singing musical that encompasses all that Grindr has to offer, from the lows to the very lows. And it’s through Grindr himself (sung by the amazing Christian Lunn) who takes us on the journey of these characters. First there is young man Jack (William Spencer) who, at age 18, is navigating this world for the first time. Then we have Tim (Matthew Grove – great singer) who is experienced in using the app to get what he wants. Then we have the ever romantic doctor Devon (David Malcolm), who is looking more for a boyfriend than a one night stand. And of course there is Don (a fabulous Dereck Walker), a man we’ve all encountered on Grindr before – he’s ‘straight’ with a wife and two kids yet he’s extremely in the closet and has a kinky side that eventually gets him into trouble. Combine these characters with music and what you’ve got is a show that is funny, extremely entertaining, and just plain realistic! And the music is superb! Writer Eric Ransom cleverly writes about Grindr through the lens of operatic melodies and timely songs such as ”Manhunt,” and “We Met on Grindr” are appropriately-named while “Cum-Dumpster” is inappropriate yet relevant and hilarious! And all of us can relate to Filling Out a Profile, No Strings Attachedand The Clinic – LOL!! It’s pure musical genius! Go see ‘Grindr the Opera – an unauthorized parody’ before it ends on August 26th.
Also catch their other show concurrently playing – ‘The Penetration Play.’
