Dogfight at Musical Theatre Southwest

Dogfight takes place on November 21, 1963. A group of young Marines are about to be shipped off to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia later known as the Vietnam War. Corporals Birdlace, Boland, and Bernstein set out on the eve of their deployment for one final “boys’ night” full of debauchery, partying, and maybe a little trouble. But when Eddie Birdlace meets Rose Fenny, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.  

With a stunning score by Pasek & Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman), Dogfight weaves together raw intensity, heartfelt emotion, and moments of humor to create a truly unforgettable theatrical experience. It’s a story about youthful bravado, the cost of war, and the power of human connection.

Performances will be at 7:30pm on Fridays and at 2:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays.  Musical Theatre Southwest is located at 6320 Domingo Rd Suite B, 87108, right next to the State Fairgrounds North of San Pedro and Central. Tickets may be purchased at www.mtsabq.org

Note the content warning for this show: mental Illness, sexual misconduct, sexual intercourse, use of drugs/cigarettes, coarse language & adult themes , misogynistic content, body shaming, racial slurs, simulated war including violence & death, strobe lights, fog machines, loud/sudden sound effects including gunfire, and bombs. 

Authors

• Benj Pasek
• Justin Paul
• Peter Duchan