Wilson's most often performed plays were written in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They include Now She Dances! (1975, although an earlier version premiered in 1961), The West Street Gang (1977), A Perfect Relationship (1979), Forever After (1980), and Street Theater (1981).

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Wilson essentially ceased writing new plays after Street Theater, though he is currently working on two new plays. In the 1990s, Wilson concentrated more on revising his five core plays rather than creating new material. His plays are frequently produced around the world, often as part of gay theater festivals or Pride celebrations. Street Theater is available both in the JH Gay Play Series and in an acting version from United Stages, which also publishes Now She Dances!. The other plays are available (in revised versions) by request from Wilson through his website.

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