Leyendecker’s immense popularity came primarily from his 322 covers for the Saturday Evening Post, as well as for the use of his art in advertising – most notably the Arrow Collar Man, with Beach as the original model.

Ringel’s play explores the challenge of balancing love, art, and commerce at a time when homosexuality was a crime, and how Leyendecker achieved an unlikely triumph on all fronts. Arrow Collar Man also chronicles Leyendecker’s relationships with two fellow artists: his talented but self-destructive brother Frank; and Norman Rockwell, the protégé who surpassed him in fame.

Director Ed Sparan told Queerguru – “This play is an intelligent, eye-opening piece of theatre and LGBTQ history.  The play opens your heart during the performance and when you leave the theatre it uncontrollably forces you to look into the mirror of your own life. Where you have been and what your legacy will be..

In Love with the Arrow Collar Man opens on February 9 for a three-week run through February 25, with performances 
at 7pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to 

https://[email protected],  or call (754) 213-7125 or email 

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