Discover the story of the song > The Play’s the Thing – Attica! Attica!

The protagonist and his partner are working as waiters in Times Square when they receive an opportunity to act as revolutionaries in a play. They have worked hard in the service industry to be able to wait in the wings and perform. The audience pays to see the spectacle of actors, but the protagonist and his partner know that it is just a fantasy. They continue to perform and entertain, without seeking actual revolution or liberation.