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:
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Anita Gillette
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Moisés Kaufman
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Jeffrey LaHoste and Moisés Kaufman
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Matthew Gumley
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Becky Ann Baker and Dylan Baker
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Terrence McNally
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Jordan Roth, Jackson Foo Wong, and Richie Jackson
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Harvey Fierstein, Jordan Roth, and Richie Jackson
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Harvey Fierstein
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Brian Kerwin and Harvey Fierstein
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Brian Kerwin
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Harvey Fierstein, Jonathan Del Arco, and Brian Kerwin
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Harvey Fierstein, Jonathan Del Arco, and Brian Kerwin
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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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Jordan Roth
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Wesley Taylor and guest
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Young Jean Lee
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Kate Mulgrew
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Matthew Broderick and Harvey Fierstein
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Matthew Broderick and Harvey Fierstein
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Matthew Broderick and Harvey Fierstein
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Fisher Stevens, Matthew Broderick, Harvey Fierstein, and Brian Kerwin
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Harvey Fierstein and Daryl Roth
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Randy Rainbow
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Carolyn McCormick and Byron Jennings
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Corey Johnson and guest
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Megan Fairchild
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Judy Darling
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Heidi Haux
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Heidi Haux and Judy Darling
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Honey Davenport
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Heidi Haux, Honey Davenport, and Judy Darling
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Vanessa Williams
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Jonathan Hadary
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Michael Rosen
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Ward Horton
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Jack DiFalco
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Moisés Kaufman and Harvey Fierstein
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Moisés Kaufman and Harvey Fierstein
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Moisés Kaufman, Harvey Fierstein, Carole Rothman, and Richie Jackson
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Jack DiFalco, Harvey Fierstein, and Michael Rosen
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Jack DiFalco, Harvey Fierstein, Michael Rosen, Ward Horton, and Moisés Kaufman
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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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Michael Urie and Harvey Fierstein
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Michael Urie and Harvey Fierstein
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Moisés Kaufman, Michael Urie, Mercedes Ruehl, and Harvey Fierstein
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Michael Urie and Mercedes Ruehl
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Mercedes Ruehl
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Vanessa Williams and Michael Urie
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Vanessa Williams, Michael Urie, and Mercedes Ruehl
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Roxanna Hope Radja
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Michael Urie
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