Love! Valour! Compassion!

Humor, insight and pathos are central to this signature work by the late Florida-born playwright Terence McNally. It’s set in the lakeside vacation estate of a successful but creatively stymied Broadway choreographer, who has gathered seven of his friends, lovers and their acquaintances, all of whom identify as gay. The play, which broke ground in its 1994 Off-Broadway premiere, is as notable for its liberal attitude toward onstage nudity as its lengthy running time of three hours with two intermissions. Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors. Oct. 12–Nov. 5; various show times; $40–$45