Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College: "Theater Idiot"

This Powerhouse Theater 40th anniversary summer season at Vassar College features another superb lineup of imaginative and insightful plays, workshops and works-in-progress. Powerhouse has been a launching pad for emerging artists and their groundbreaking works. In fact, the 2016 Tony Award winners for Best Play and Best Musical — Stephen Karam’s "The Humans" and Lin Manuel Miranda’s "Hamilton" — both trace their roots to Powerhouse. Perhaps one of this year's productions will be the next big smash!

"Theater Idiot"

• On December 14, 2025, Patti LuPone attended a performance of Drew Droege’s play, "Messy White Gays." It was nearly ruined by the outbursts of a raving drunken lunatic. After the show, LuPone eviscerated this person and told them to “never go back to the theater again.” The New York Post ran the headline “LuPone Blasts Theater Idiot.” On this night, you'll meet the Theater Idiot. Written and performed by Drew Droege.

• Venue: Martel Theater at Vassar College 

• Performance: June 18, 7 p.m.

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