Following a critically acclaimed season on Broadway, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) now brings his acclaimed, Tony Award-winning performance to London at the Barbican this Summer in Good Night, Oscar.
It’s 1958, and Jack Paar hosts the nation's hottest late-night TV talk show. Jack's favourite guest is pianist, character actor, and wild card Oscar Levant. Oscar is famous for his witty one-liners, with his favourite being: “There’s a very fine line between insanity and genius; I have erased this line.” Oscar will prove this point tonight when he appears live on national TV in an episode of the show that Paar’s audience—and the rest of America—won’t forget.
This virtuosic and humourous performance from Sean Hayes masterfully explores artistry, fame, and the true fragility of genius. This strictly limited seven-week season at the Barbican this summer is expected to sell out quickly – advance booking is advised.