Saturday Church

Are there any queens in the house? In this two-page, briefer edition of “The Brief” Study Guide, learn more about the process of making SATURDAY CHURCH, its inspiration from the real-life program at St. Luke in the Fields, and its adaptation from 2017 film to 2025 Off-Broadway musical. Explore our community partners, and reflect on the show’s themes of community and ballroom culture. Then, get hype about the show and get your tickets before they sell out!

October 1, 2025 by NYTW Education & Engagement

Before SATURDAY CHURCH hit the NYTW stage, and before Damon Cardasis wrote and directed his 2017 film, the West Village-based Church of St. Luke in the Fields opened its doors to members of the LGBTQ+ community and has continued to do so for generations.

Art & Acceptance, St. Luke’s Saturday evening drop-in program for LGBTQ+ young adults, inspired the story at the heart of the film and now musical, serving as a place for the protagonist Ulysses to find community, belonging, and self-expression. The program still runs every Saturday.

September 17, 2025 by Marty Chandler

For each show in our season, our Education & Engagement department collaborates with a variety of community partners. Our incredible partners for Saturday Church all actively support the communities and individuals that the musical represents onstage. The themes of the show are embodied in the impact these organizations are making for families, the queer community, queer youth and young people of color, people of a range of religious backgrounds, and the intersections of our shared identities. We are excited for you to learn more about these organizations and support them in achieving their missions.

August 27, 2025 by NYTW Education & Engagement