Burning Blue is a 1995 American play written by D.M.W. Greer (born August 23, 1957), based on his experiences as a U.S. Navy aviator. Playwright Greer wrote about a U.S. Navy accident investigation which became a gay witch hunt during the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" era. In 1992, Greer wrote his first play, Burning Blue, based on his knowledge of events surrounding the treatment of gay servicemen in the U.S. Navy, which premiered at The King's Head Theatre on London’s fringe in 1995. The play opened to great critical acclaim. West End producer Robert Fox took it to The Theatre Royal, Haymarket, where the play received Evening Standard nominations and won two Olivier Awards: for John Napier's set design and David Hersey's sound design.
Adaptations (1)
Burning Blue was adapted into a 2013 film.
Burning Blue2013 · film · 96 min · dir. D.M.W. Greer · IMDb ↗Two Navy fighter pilots find themselves in the midst of a forbidden relationship throwing their lives and careers into disarray.
