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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Angels in America

A Gay Fantasia on National Themes

Book • 1993

Angels in America is a dramatic work that delves into the lives of several characters during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s.

The play is divided into two parts: 'Millennium Approaches' and 'Perestroika'.

It follows characters such as Prior Walter, a man living with AIDS; Louis Ironson, his partner who abandons him; Joe Pitt, a closeted Mormon and conservative; and Roy Cohn, a fictionalized version of the real-life conservative lawyer.

The play explores themes of identity, politics, religion, and the human condition, blending realism and fantasy.

It is known for its powerful and poignant portrayal of the era and its impact on various communities.

Mentioned by

Steven Druckman

Konstantin Kisin

Cara Greene Epstein

Rob C. Thompson

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Adam Moss

as an example of an artist who used dreams as inspiration for his work.

THE WORK OF ART: How Something Comes From Nothing

Mentioned by

Scott Aukerman

as an example of a great play.

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Mentioned by

Steven Druckman

, referring to doing the opposite of what happened in it.

Playwright Steven Druckman: on love, acceptance & the complexities of navigating life as an artist in today's world.

Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

while discussing the AIDS crisis and the play's portrayal of the era.

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Mentioned by

Jeffrey Wright

while discussing his role in the HBO miniseries.

Mentioned by

Will Sloan

while discussing the movie 'The Apprentice', which features Roy Cohn, a character from Kushner's play.

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Mentioned by

Cara Greene Epstein

, referencing a quote from the play about the AIDS epidemic.

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Mentioned by

Abby Kluchin

in relation to queer temporality and the experience of loss.

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Mentioned by

Rob C. Thompson

in relation to his play, Angels in America, which explores themes of Mormonism and American culture.

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