trick! The Musical World Premiere

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 9:48am

The trick musical is having its world premiere at Out Front Theater Company in Atlanta, GA in May.

Book and lyrics by Jason Schafer (who wrote the original movie screenplay). Music by David Gursky.

https://outfronttheatre.com/event/trick-the-musical/

Updated On: 1/28/25 at 09:48 AM

[Wick3]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 3:35pm

I'm curious if it will be set in 1999 NYC or if it'll be set to today. I wish it well and would definitely watch it if it comes off-Bway in NYC.

From the website it says music is by David Gursky. It'll be interesting if this musical will still have the song "Enter You" sung by Tori Spelling and written by David Friedman (youtube clip below)

 

[JSquared2]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 3:47pm

Andrew Cuomo is one of the "Sponsors"?   It can't be THAT Andrew Cuomo...

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 4:13pm

Wick3 said: "It'll be interesting if this musical will still have the song "Enter You" sung by Tori Spelling and written by David Friedman."

What about "Come te Gusta Mi Pinga?"

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 6:07pm

I'd be very disappointed if Enter You was not included in the show even though there is a score by David Gursky. It's part of the charm of the movie, and I think it would be a mistake not to have it. 

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 7:17pm

There's absolutely no way that it wouldn't be included...

[davidbrian81]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 7:23pm

Anyone know what ever happened to the sequel?

https://www.queerty.com/finally-happening-original-trick-cast-reunites-gear-sequel-20180813/

[Speed]

Posted: 1/28/25 at 8:01pm

If it doesn't include "Enter You," I'm not interested.  Hard to imagine a good musical coming out of this.  It's the perfect movie.  I don't need to see other actors in these roles.  Kind of like the Tootsie musical.  I missed Teri Garr, Jessica Lange, Bill Murray, etc.

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 5/2/25 at 11:21am

Trick the Musical has started performances in Atlanta. Is anyone here attending?

https://youtu.be/y4tTf9pafmI?feature=shared

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 5/6/25 at 9:47am

A positive review for Trick the Musical.

https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/05/02/theatre-review-trick-the-musical-brings-new-life-to-a-queer-cult-classic/
 

“Bacon’s mix of musical theater/pop works well for a story like this, with some genuinely great stand-out songs in the bunch, and the cast sells this quirky queer love story with genuine heart and humor”

[imonly17cornelius]

Posted: 5/6/25 at 7:04pm

Another very positive review:

https://www.artsatl.org/review-trick-at-out-front-is-a-romantic-authentic-musical-for-adults/

"The songs in Trick are very strong material, particularly in the first act, with Lee’s performance of “Love Song for My Future Boyfriend” being particularly touching. But, y’all, Denise’s absolutely stunning delivery of a masterpiece ballad called “Cash-Only Sing-Along Piano Bar,” detailing the rise and fall of her relationship and the need for safe spaces for queer people, caused a standing ovation in the middle of the opening performance. Seriously, this song is worth the ticket price all by itself. 

It’s a delight to have good musicals like this one ... originate in Atlanta. Trick is very satisfying."

Updated On: 5/8/25 at 07:04 PM

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 5/8/25 at 10:15am

The production photos are promising. I appreciate that it isn’t copying the look of the film.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/atlanta/article/Photos-TRICK-THE-MUSICAL-World-Premiere-At-Out-Front-Theatre-20250505

 

[Anastasia_Beaverhausen]

Posted: 5/8/25 at 10:59am

I hope the reception is good enough for an off-Broadway run. I would love to see it. 

[MrsSallyAdams]

Posted: 5/17/25 at 11:52pm

Closing night of Trick the Musical had a party vibe and an enthusiastic crowd. The libretto sticks close to the structure of the film, but changes the characterizations of the supporting players. This lets the cast put their own spin on things rather than imitating their film counterparts. The songs have an Avenue Q / Title of Show vibe but with less cruelty.

My quibble is that they’ve sanded off some of the film’s rough edges and removed agency from the hapless leads.

 

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Mark no longer helps Perry (now Teri) reconcile with their ex. The two reconcile on their own.
 

He no longer reports being filmed by the drag queen without consent. Now he just says they’re a liar. 

Gabe no longer has an ugly fight with Kathryn where he’s forced to stand up for himself. Instead he just apologizes for missing her show and she shrugs it off.

This removes stakes and character growth from a story that never had much to begin with.

Ultimately the show is a fun time. It succeeds at giving you something familiar and something fresh. Which is what more adaptations should strive for.