Inside Opening Night For Torch Song Starring Michael Urie

Second Stage Theatre’s 35th anniversary production of Torch Song Trilogy—now simply named Torch Song—celebrated its Off-Broadway opening October 19. Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-winning play returns to the New York stage with a newly edited script and all-new direction by Moisés Kaufman.

Michael Urie stars as Arnold Beckoff (the role playwright Fierstein originated) opposite Mercedes Ruehl as his mother. The cast also features Jack Difalco (Marvin’s Room) as David, Ward Horton (Pure Genius) as Ed, Roxanna Hope Radja (Frost/Nixon) as Laurel, and Michael Rosen (On The Town) as Alan.

Flip through photos of the opening below:

Inside Opening Night For Torch Song Starring Michael Urie

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Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play returns to the New York stage after 35 years.
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Torch_Song_Second_Stage_Opening_Night _2017_Anita Gillette_HR — Anita Gillette

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Torch_Song_Second_Stage_Opening_Night _2017_Moisés Kaufman_HR — Moisés Kaufman

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Torch_Song_Second_Stage_Opening_Night _2017_Jeffrey LaHoste_Moisés Kaufman_HR — Jeffrey LaHoste and Moisés Kaufman

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Torch_Song_Second_Stage_Opening_Night _2017_Matthew Gumley_HR — Matthew Gumley

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