BREAKING NEWS: With Broadway’s return all Fall long, it’s continuing to bring back many of our community’s ongoing traditions. One of the most notable is the dimming of all Theater marquees for 1 minute in tribute to those no longer with us. It will all be happening again starting November 3rd, 2021at 6:30pm. to honor the late 5 time-Tony Award winning legendary writer Terrence McNally on what would have been his 83rd Birthday.
Along with the dimming of the lights, the Broadway community will be putting together a special FREE one night only tribute show in honor of McNally’s legacy on Broadway. The program entitled A CELEBRATION OF LIFE is set for November 1st, 2021 at the Gerald Schonefeld Theatre (current home of Come From Away). It will feature readings, performances, and tributes honoring the immense impact McNally left here in the Big Apple. COVID-19 face masks and proof of vaccination will be required. Doors will open at 3:30pm.
For those who may not know, Terrence McNally passed away on March 24th, 2020 at the start of the pandemic due to COVID-19. He was 81. What an unforgettable legacy he has left on the Great Bright Way and the Theater community. Some of his iconic plays included…
Sweet Eros,
Whiskley,
The Ritz,
Bad Habits,
The Lisbon Traviata,
Lips Together, Teeth Apart,
Love! Valour! Compassion!,
Deuce,
By The Sea, By The Sea, By The
Master Class,
Mother & Sons,
and
In addition to his notable straight plays, McNally was best known for being the book writer for some of our favorite beloved musicals including….
The Rink,
Kiss of the Spiderwoman,
and
most recently Anastasia.
Thank you for mesmerizing audiences with your unforgettable words. We love you. Bravo!! RIP Terrence.
Truly gonna be an ultimate celebration of the legacy of one unforgettable man.
Thoughts?
How incredible is this?!
