Angels in America: Part I - Millennium Approaches
Summary:
In the first part of this epic play, set in the 1980s during the Reagan era, we follow the lives of several characters as they navigate the complexities of love, politics, and the AIDS crisis. Prior Walter, a gay man living with AIDS, is abandoned by his lover Louis Ironson, who struggles with his own guilt and fear. Meanwhile, Joe Pitt, a closeted Mormon Republican, grapples with his sexuality and his marriage to Harper, who is addicted to Valium.
As the characters' lives intertwine, they are visited by strange and mystical beings, including the angel who proclaims the coming of a new age. The play explores themes of identity, religion, and the search for meaning in a world plagued by uncertainty and fear.
As the Millennium approaches, the characters must confront their own demons and make choices that will shape the future of humanity. Will they find redemption and hope in the face of adversity, or will they succumb to despair?
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National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part One - Millennium Approaches
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Moon River
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Henry Mancini:
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