From Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel (How I Learned to Drive) comes a provocative new play with music inspired by a true story. INDECENT follows the incredible journey of a controversial piece of theater and the passionate artists who risked their lives to perform it. Created by Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman (Stage Kiss), this riveting and richly theatrical backstage drama is a celebration of art and tradition, a fierce indictment of censorship, and a gripping look at an explosive moment in history. Featuring the original ensemble and music performed by an onstage band, INDECENT comes to Broadway following a critically acclaimed sold-out Off-Broadway run.

Indecent, written by Paula Vogel, directed by Rebecca Taichman, and currently playing at Broadway’s Cort Theatre, is inspired by the true story of the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s play God of Vengeance. Although originally set to close on June 25th, after an outpouring of support from devoted fans, the decision was made to extend the run through August 6th. We chatted with Adina Verson, whose poignant and nuanced performance as a member of the acting troupe brings the audience to its feet every night. I think that one of the really interesting things about Indecent is that you’ve been developing it for so long. What’s it like to work on a piece for that long?  Adina Verson: It’s pretty incredible. I’ve never been able to work with the same people on the same piece for that long, I feel like that’s very un-American. The depth to which you can dive into something is pretty remarkably bottomless. And this group of people is so collaborative, and we’re all game. I mean, we all got real cranky at certain parts during the process, as would I think any human being, but it was really incredible, the generosity and the questions, and just the work that we were able to be really open …Read more