Sharon and Melina

The May 19, 21, and 22 performances of Sharon and Melina have been canceled. If you have any questions or need to move your tickets, please contact boxoffice@thetanknyc.org
May 19, 21, and 22 at 7:00 PM
May 26, 27, 29, and 30 at 7:00 PM

Sydney Dennison (Director)
Hope Johansen (David Bowie)
Shubhangi Kuchibhotla (Freddie Mercury)

The night after Live Aid, Freddie Mercury and Elton John ("Sharon and Melina"), meet for a coke fueled, raunchy game of bingo. Their night of epic debauchery and camaraderie is suddenly interrupted with the arrival of an equally coked out David Bowie, and tensions in their friendships will put all three to the test. But first of all and hopefully last, "THE HUMAN CONDITION IS ONE THAT REQUIRES A LITTLE ANESTHESIA!" A farce, somewhat based on truth, but mostly fictionalized. Sharon and Melina, or, A Fantastical Farce Founded in Semi-Falsities runs two hours plus intermission.

Content warnings for discussions of homophobia, biphobia, racism, mental illness, AIDSphobia, suicide, and death.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.