Off-Broadway NewsAcclaimed Torch Song Revival, with Michael Urie, Extends AgainThe Off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Tony-winning play extends for a second time.
By
Olivia Clement
October 23, 2017
Michael Rosen and Michael Urie
Joan Marcus
Second Stage Theater has announced another week-long extension for the Off-Broadway revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song Trilogy—now simply Torch Song—co-starring Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl. The production, directed by Moisés Kaufman, opened to positive reviews on October 19.
After beginning performances September 26, the acclaimed staging will now play though December 9 in the Tony Kiser Theater.
In Torch Song, Urie stars as Arnold, a gay man in a tempestuous relationship with his bisexual, closeted lover. The cast also features Jack Difalco (Marvin’s Room), Ward Horton (Pure Genius), Roxanna Hope Radja (Frost/Nixon), and Michael Rosen (On The Town).
The Second Stage revival features scenic design by David Zinn, costume design by Clint Ramos, lighting design by David Lander, and sound design by Fitz Patton.
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Inside Opening Night For Torch Song Starring Michael Urie
Inside Opening Night For Torch Song Starring Michael Urie
Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award-winning play returns to the New York stage after 35 years.
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Jeffrey LaHoste and Moisés Kaufman
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Becky Ann Baker and Dylan Baker
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Jordan Roth, Jackson Foo Wong, and Richie Jackson
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Self portrait of Harvey Fierstein on jacket from the original Broadway production
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Kyle Fritz, Jonathan Del Arco, and Jordan Roth
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Wesley Taylor and guest
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Young Jean Lee
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Matthew Broderick and Harvey Fierstein
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Harvey Fierstein and Daryl Roth
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Carolyn McCormick and Byron Jennings
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Corey Johnson and guest
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Michael Rosen
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Michael Urie, Roxanna Hope Radja, Jack DiFalco, Mercedes Ruehl, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Rosen, Ward Horton, and Moisés Kaufman
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Ward Horton, Roxanna Hope Radja, Michael Urie, Jack DiFalco, Mercedes Ruehl, and Michael Rosen
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Roxanna Hope Radja and Harvey Fierstein
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Moisés Kaufman, Michael Urie, Mercedes Ruehl, and Harvey Fierstein
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Vanessa Williams and Michael Urie
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Following an acclaimed Off-Broadway debut, Torch Song Trilogy opened on Broadway in June 1982 and played an award-winning three-year engagement at the Little Theatre (now the Helen Hayes Theatre). Fierstein played the lead role of Arnold Beckoff.
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