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Take Me Out is a 2002 play by American dramatist Richard Greenberg about Darren Lemming, a prominent Black professional baseball player who publicly announces that he is gay. The disclosure changes relationships within his team and exposes homophobia, racism, masculinity, celebrity, and the culture surrounding professional sports. The play combines clubhouse drama with reflections on baseball and friendship, and it received the 2003 Tony Award for Best Play.
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How good is Take Me Out?
Take Me Out scores 8.05/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Play category. Tony-winning sports drama with strong revival reputation; locker-room shock tactics and speechifying divide some.
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