House of McQueen is a bold Off-Broadway play illuminating the life and legacy of visionary designer Alexander McQueen—told through his daring, defiant, and unorthodox lens.
From a boy in London’s gritty East End to head designer at Givenchy and founder of his own legendary house, McQueen transformed hardship into beauty. He sought inspiration in life’s darkest shadows—poverty, homophobia, depression—crafting garments that empowered women and provoked society. His runway shows were breathtaking theatrical spectacles, captivating the world’s most celebrated figures.
Battling the machinery of fashion titans, McQueen remained fiercely provocative, tearing down convention to rebuild it in his fearless image. Yet the same fire that fueled his artistry led to his undoing.
House of McQueen is flamboyant, unflinching, and achingly human—a requiem for a man who turned beauty into a weapon and fashion into art.
Venue: The Mansion at Hudson Yards, 508 W 37th St, NYC
Perf Schedule: Tue-Fri 7 PM, Sat 2pm & 7PM, Sun 1 PM & 6 PM
Run Time: 2 hours 15 min (with intermission)
Age Recommendation: Age 13+
Genres: Play, Unique Theatrical Experience, Drama, LGBTQ+
Warnings: theatrical smoke and flashing lights
Website: www.thehouseofmcqueen.com