To All the Boys I’ve F***ed Before
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4 Stars
Fiery and furious, ferociously raunchy, and marvelously entertaining, Henry Sims Cohen delivers an exceptional performance in his one-man show To All the Boys I’ve F***ed Before. This glorious spectacle of hilarity and heart follows Cohen’s journey of self-discovery, authentic expression, and intimate liberation. The brutal digital landscape of dating apps as well as the demanding physical reality of heartbreak, introspection and sizzling desire are all depicted.
After breaking up with his boyfriend during his senior year of high school Cohen miraculously and hilariously brings the audience into a colorful portrait of his life’s experience. He navigates both sorrowful pain and sexy pleasures in the pursuit of finding love and joy amongst the debacles and triumphs of coming into one’s sense of self.
Boy, does he navigate a lot; (much) older predatory freaks, weirdos wearing ankle monitors during intimate escapades, and harrowing blackmailers out to seize and destroy. Yet, through the lens of Cohen’s spit-fire prepossessing storytelling, all these tales prove to conquer our attention!
Cohen can be seen running about the stage with crazed energy, thrusting his hips lecherously, hootin’ and hollerin’, all the good stuff, of course. Even more impressive than his comedic timing and frantic frolicsome banter is his ability to speak so earnestly and honestly about his internal plights.
Though freely proud of and boisterous about his LGBTQ+ identity Cohen solemnly pleads for a genuine love that can complete him beyond the shallow hoops of his increasingly superficial adventures with those looking for only a quick fix. Cohen’s show showcases a feeling we can all relate to, the desire to be chosen, to be wanted, and to be admired on a deeper level. However, dilemmas must come with a dose of merriment! No problem is ever solved without some fire, some zest!
To All the Boys I’ve F***ed Before is a forthright love letter to one’s self passion, self-hatred, and loud, proud proclamation of pure authenticity. Dear Henry Sims Cohen: may your future artistic pursuits be wonderfully joyous and fiercely rowdy!
To All the Boys I’ve F***ed Before
Starring: Henry Sims Cohen
Performed on: November 7, 2026
October 19 - November 22, 2026
Reviewer: Grayson Sebert
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