The Wild Party is a musical by Andrew Lippa, based on Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative poem of the same name. It follows Queenie, a vaudeville performer, and her volatile relationship with her lover, Burrs, a clown. To shake things up, Queenie throws a decadent, alcohol-fueled party filled with colorful and dysfunctional guests. As the night spirals into chaos, unrestrained passions and hidden resentments surface, leading to explosive confrontations and tragic consequences. The musical explores themes of love, jealousy, power, and self-destruction, set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age. (Source: Wikipedia page summarised by ChatGPT)
Brian d’Arcy James played the role of Burrs.