In Trousers (1979)
The one-act musical centers on Marvin, who has a wife and children. He recalls the past relationships he shared with, among others, his high school sweetheart and Miss Goldberg, his English teacher who let him play Christopher Columbus in the school play, and then reveals he prefers to be with men. Torn between his natural inclination and his desire not to upset his family life as he knows it, Marvin ultimately makes the decision he feels is best for him.
Director: William Finn
Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: February 21, 1979
Cast
- Chip Zien - Marvin
- Alison Fraser - Wife
- Joanna Green - High School Sweetheart
- Mary Testa - Miss Goldberg
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour
Keywords
musical, broadway musical, stage performance, queer
More Films by Director: William Finn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In Trousers about?
- The one-act musical centers on Marvin, who has a wife and children. He recalls the past relationships he shared with, among others, his high school sweetheart and Miss Goldberg, his English teacher who let him play Christopher Columbus in the school play, and then reveals he prefers to be with men. Torn between his natural inclination and his desire not to upset his family life as he knows it, Marvin ultimately makes the decision he feels is best for him.
- Who directed In Trousers?
- In Trousers was directed by William Finn.
- Who stars in In Trousers?
- In Trousers stars Chip Zien, Alison Fraser, Joanna Green, Mary Testa.
- How long is In Trousers?
- In Trousers has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is In Trousers?
- In Trousers is a Music, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was In Trousers produced?
- In Trousers was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of In Trousers?
- The themes of In Trousers include: Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Musical Spectacle, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour.