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Exploring the surreal, bizarre, and outrageous comedy that lies in dealing with death and healing, Wild With Happy follows the journey of a young man named Gil who plans to scatter his mother’s ashes in the place where she was the most happy.

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Nov. 18, 2012.

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About Wild With Happy on Broadway

Previews: Oct 9, 2012 • Closing: Nov 18, 2012
Off-Broadway Plays Comedy
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Venue

LuEsther Hall at Joseph Papp Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10013
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Story

What Is the Story of Wild With Happy?
Wild With Happy centers on Gil, a hardened New Yorker who struggles to deal with the arrangements that must be made following his mother’s passing. As Gil remembers his final conversations with his mother, he also faces a big decision: what to do with her body. He clashes with his brash aunt while simultaneously seeking advice from his best friend and a funeral home employee. Gil’s eventual decision also comes with some unexpected discoveries about his life’s path, as well as his own happiness.

Reviews

A collection of our favorite reviews from professional news sources.

"[Domingo] is an exuberant performer and a compelling storyteller who is unafraid to get a little sugary. He’s also generous, allowing other characters occasionally to outshine his own."

New York Daily News

Joe Dziemianowicz

"The show may have a heavy emotional component, but director Robert O’Hara and costume/scenic designer Clint Ramos pulled out all the stops — this is a play staged with the colorful verve of a musical."

The New York Post

Elisabeth Vincentelli

"The extravagantly talented Domingo is one of only four cast members in the show — but many of these adopt multiple roles to great effect."

Entertainment Weekly

Thom Geier

"Don’t forget to bring the sunscreen. Giving a breakout performance as Aunt Glo, the ferociously funny Ms. Washington blazes so brightly it could come in handy."

The New York Times

Charles Isherwood

Cast & Creative

Cast

Colman Domingo
Gil
Sharon Washington
Performer
Korey Jackson
Performer
Maurice McRae
Performer

Creative

Written by
Colman Domingo
Director
Robert O'Hara
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