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The Normal Heart is a largely autobiographical play by Larry Kramer. It focuses on the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. The play's title comes from W. H. Auden's poem, "September 1, 1939".
- Larry Kramer
- April 21, 1985, April 19, 2011 (revival)
- 1985
- Larry Kramer
Jul 13, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Larry Kramer, a writer and activist who co-founded the Gay Men’s Health Crisis and wrote The Normal Heart, a semi-autobiographical play about the AIDS epidemic. Find out how he used his experiences with AIDS activism to write his most famous stage play, which was adapted into a 2014 HBO movie.
The Normal Heart is a 2014 American television drama film directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, based on his 1985 play of the same name. The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons, Alfred Molina, Joe Mantello, Jonathan Groff, and Julia Roberts.
YearAwardCategoryNominee (s)2014201420142014- May 25, 2014
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Based on playwright Larry Kramer’s own experiences founding the Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York in the 1980s, The Normal Heart follows Ned Weeks, a reluctant leader but furious activist, as he campaigns for awareness, and tends to his own friends and lovers who are dying all around him.
Oct 1, 2021 · The Normal Heart review – poignant and powerful account of the Aids epidemic. Olivier theatre, London. The first London production of the Larry Kramer play since 1986 captures the fear and...
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May 27, 2020 · Making an Art of Artlessness. Larry Kramer’s fiery, confrontational righteousness—both in life and writing—earned him a reputation for being “difficult.” But it gave his work an urgency...
May 27, 2020 · Larry Kramer Captured His Seemingly Hopeless Fight for HIV/AIDS Victims in 'The Normal Heart' Known for his brash and raucous rhetoric, the essayist and playwright turned the spotlight on...
