Fucking Men (2010)

Fucking Men

Directed by Tom Mullen

Performed June 1 - August 29, 2010

Stage 773 (formerly Theatre Building Chicago)

Freely adaped from the 19th century play LA RONDE, the play FUCKING MEN observes the lives of ten modern urban gay males from all walks of life as they negotiate the before and after of lust, love, betrayal and the pursuit of sex and emotional connection. A bold analysis of gay lifestyles that will fascinate male and female audiences of every persuasion.

Funny, poignant, sometimes dramatic, always provocative and sexy, the show has been a runaway success in Los Angeles and London. The Los Angeles Times said, "Pungent insight infiltrates FUCKING MEN." The Times (London) called it "genuinely provocative."

There is some brief nudity.

...Director Tom Mullen has cast more than just pretty faces, assembling one of the stronger collections of actors currently on one stage in Chicago. – Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune Fucking Men is pretty fucking solid. – Kris Vire, TimeOut Chicago ,http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/theater/86902/fucking-men-at-bailiwick-chicago-theater-review ★★★★...[Joe DiPietro's] FUCKING MEN and Bailiwick’s production of it is, quite simply, sensational. – Jeff Rossen, Gay Chicago Magazine ,http://www.bailiwickchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/gay_chicago.pdf The dialogue’s clever, the pacing is brisk and the guys are uniformly hot. – Lisa Buscani, Newcity Stage ,http://newcitystage.com/2010/06/28/review-fucking-menbailiwick-chicago/ What might have become pornography in lesser hands is elevated to art. – Colin Douglas, Centerstage Chicago ,http://www.centerstagechicago.com/theatre/shows/9515.html#review ‘F*cking Men’ finds the truth in a stereotype...This play is heavily reliant on a strong 10-person ensemble cast, and luckily there’s not a weak link. – Chicago Theatre Addict ,http://chitheatreaddict.com/2010/06/27/fcking-men-finds-the-truth-in-a-stereotype/ ...Complicated stories unfold on a minimalist and spectacular set designed by John Rotonda....relevant, complex, a little sobering, and very realistic at capturing the lives of gay men. – Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh ,http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/the-fourth-walsh/2010/06/review-fcking-men-porn-with-a-real-storyline.html ...Extremely sexy and entertaining with a whole lot of humor blended in...definitely a must see for anyone and everyone. – All the Single Ladies ,http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/all-the-single-ladies/2010/06/bailiwick-chicagos-production-of-fcking-men-the-review.html