The Thing About Men is a musical with music by Jimmy Roberts and lyrics and book by Joe DiPietro. It is based on the 1985 German film Men... by Doris Dörrie but resets the action from Germany to New Jersey and New York. The plot revolves around a love triangle and shows what men will do to keep their pride and love affairs intact.
Productions Off-Broadway The show opened Off-Broadway at the Promenade Theatre on August 23, 2003 following previews from August 6. It closed on February 15, 2004 after playing more than 200 performances. The cast featured Marc Kudisch, (who originated the role of the cuckolded and philandering husband, Tom), Jennifer Simard (Greek chorus), Daniel Reichard (Greek chorus), Ron Bohmer (Sebastian) and Leah Hocking (Lucy).Sommer, Elyse. "A CurtainUp Review. The Thing About Men curtainup.com, accessed September 7, 2019 Graham Rowat played the final week of the run as Tom. The musical was directed by Mark Clements with musical staging by Rob Ashford.Hernandez, Ernio. "Musical The Thing About Men Plays 200th Performance Off-Broadway" Playbill, January 28, 2004Jones, Kenneth. "Off-Broadway's The Thing About Men Closes Feb. 15, But the Musical Affair Will Resonate" Playbill, February 15, 2004 Lighting design by Ken Billington.
London The musical played at the King's Head Theatre in London from April 30, 2007, following previews from April 25, 2007. The limited six week season ended on June 3, 2007. The production was directed by Anthony Drewe and the cast included Hal Fowler, Tim Rogers and Paul Baker.King’s Head Premieres Perfect Duo’s New MusicalThe Thing About Men Review" thestage.co.uk, May 1, 2007The Thing About Men theatricalia.com, accessed September 7, 2019
In 2012 The Thing About Men played at the Landor Theatre, London; directed by Andrew Keates and featured John Addison, Lucyelle Cliffe, Peter Gerald, Kate Graham and Steven Webb.
Song list
Opening/Oh, What a Man! — Tom, Lucy, Man & Woman No Competition for Me - Tom, Taxi Driver Opportunity Knocking — Tom Free, Easy Guy — Sebastian, Lucy Free, Easy Guy (Reprise) - Tom Take Me Into You — Sebastian, Lucy Because - Lucy The Confession - Priest The Greatest Friend — Sebastian, Tom Downtown Bohemian Slum — Company
You Will Never Get Into This Restaurant - Maitre'd Me, Too - Sebastian, Cindy, Waiter, Tom One-Woman Man - Sebastian, Cindy, Waiter, Tom Take Me Into You (Reprise) - Lucy Highway of Your Heart - Country Singer The Better Man Won - Tom The Road to Lucy - Tom, Sebastian, Lucy Make Me a Promise, Thomas - Tom, Lucy New, Beautiful Man - Tom, Sebastian, Stylist Time to Go Home - Tom Finale/You Can Have It All — Company
Awards and nominations 2004 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical, Simard (nomination)Murray, Matthew. "2004 Drama Desk Award Nominations Announced" theatermania.com, April 29, 2004 2004 Outer Critics Circle Award, Best Off-Broadway Musical (win)
References
External links Internet Off-Broadway database