My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) - West end hit - June 13–15, 2025

 West End Hit My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) Makes Its New York Debut at City Center

Just in time for Pride Month, the smash-hit solo show My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) is coming to New York City Center for a special limited engagement. Running June 13–15, 2025, this moving, hilarious celebration of family, identity, and imagination marks the show’s official New York debut.

Written and performed by Rob Madge, this one-person production took London by storm with its blend of heart, humor, and home video. Now, it crosses the Atlantic to charm new audiences in a run that promises to be one of the season’s most heartfelt theatrical events.

A Queer Kid’s Dream, A Parent’s Yes, and A Stage Full of Love
As a child, Rob Madge transformed their living room into a stage—playing everyone from Mary Poppins to Ariel and Belle, with handmade costumes and technical help from their ever-patient father. What their parents gave wasn’t just support—it was full-on collaboration in a world where every dream was worth staging.

That spirit lives on in My Son’s A Queer, as Rob uses a treasure trove of home videos and theatrical storytelling to reflect on the freedom found in childhood and the power of unconditional love. It’s personal. It’s theatrical. And it’s deeply funny.

Tickets Go On Sale April 24
Public tickets will be available starting April 24 at 12 PM, but New York City Center Members can access them early. For advance tickets, call 212.763.1206.

Tickets can also be purchased at NYCityCenter.org, by calling 212.581.1212, or in person at the City Center Box Office (131 W. 55th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues).

Creative Team

• Directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet)

• Songs by Pippa Cleary (The Great British Bake Off Musical)

• Scenic & costume design: Ryan Dawson Laight

• Lighting: Jai Morjaria

• Sound: Tingying Dong

• Video: George Reeve

• Orchestrations: Simon Nathan

Producers: Tom Smedes, Heather Shields, Tom D’Angora, Michael D’Angora, and Peter Stern. The original West End production was produced by Bill Kenwright and Paul Taylor Mills.

About Rob Madge

A writer, performer, and storyteller from the UK, Rob Madge began performing professionally at age nine and hasn’t stopped since. Trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, University of Warwick, and the Royal Academy of Music, Rob’s theater credits include Les Misérables, Matilda the Musical, Mary Poppins, and Oliver!

My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) earned them an Olivier nomination and wins from WhatsOnStage, Attitude, and The Stage Debut Awards. Their follow-up solo show, Regards to Broadway, played to sold-out audiences at the Garrick Theatre.

They’ve also appeared on screen in The Armstrong and Miller Show, Poirot, and The Sarah Jane Adventures.

Follow Rob on:

Instagram: @robmadge02

X: @rob_madge_02

TikTok: @rob_madge_