The romance and relationship of Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti (sculptor, painter, architect, poet), and Tommaso de Cavalieri (Roman nobleman), is told by Tommaso’s best friend, the Papal bastard Enrico Farnese. Tommaso inspired 200 magnificent sonnets and love letters, and was the model for the “Victory” statue and for Christ in the “Last Judgment.” The Catholic Church ruthlessly suppresses all nonconformists, freethinkers, heretics, and homosexuals — all of which describe the aging Michelangelo. Even Michelangelo’s genius could not prevent the desecration of his mighty “Last Judgment” painting, nor the persecution of Tommaso, his 32-year lover and protector.

       Two-Act: 2 hours – one set, 3 areas

       7M: 25-30, 40+

       3F: 20-35, 40+