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New Off-Broadway Play Celebrates the Life of Fashion Icon Alexander McQueen
A newly announced play, House of McQueen, will take audiences on a compelling journey through the life of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Slated to begin previews on August 18, 2025, the production will officially open on September 9 at The Manor at Hudson Yards in New York City.
Produced by Alexander McQueen LLC and Rick Lazes, the play is penned by Darrah Cloud and directed by Sam Helfrich. It will unfold on a metaphorical runway, delving into McQueen’s life and career through the prism of his own memories, presenting a unique perspective on his path to greatness.
The character of Alexander McQueen will be portrayed by two actors: one will depict his childhood, while the other will represent his teenage years and adulthood. This dual portrayal aims to illustrate the transformation of a sensitive boy from a working-class background into a prominent global fashion icon.
Auditions for Equity actors are scheduled for May 1 in New York, with the majority of the roles belonging to an ensemble cast. These performers will embody various figures from McQueen’s life, including notable industry personalities like Isabella Blow and Tom Ford.
Prior to this production, another play about McQueen, titled McQueen, written by James Phillips, made its debut in London in 2015. This earlier work, directed by John Caird, imagined an evening in McQueen’s life, featuring a surreal interaction with a young intruder who was drawn into McQueen’s imaginative mind. The role of McQueen was played by Stephen Wight, with Dianna Agron portraying the enigmatic character of Dahlia.
Born as Lee Alexander McQueen in East London, McQueen rose from modest beginnings to become one of the most significant and provocative figures in contemporary fashion. Renowned for his dramatic runway presentations and collections that often blended dark themes with romanticism, McQueen continuously challenged the status quo and left an indelible mark on the industry before his tragic death by suicide in 2010 at the young age of 40.
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