Frankie & Johnny
I saw the show this weekend, and I totally hear what everyone is saying but also couldn’t help but think of the AIDS crisis while watching it. It’s the underbelly of so much of McNally’s work, and the double-edged sword of connection is what brought it back to AIDS for me. If they do connect then loss is inevitable and that fear in both of them is palpable. With love comes the chance of being wounded and hurt and left.They both seemed like "damaged" human beings and deeply lonely, and they’re...
