Second Stage Theater Honors Torch Song Playwright Harvey Fierstein
Cyndi Lauper, Billy Porter, Rosie O’Donnell, and members from the original cast of Hairspray celebrated the Tony-winning writer and performer at the gala.
Today is Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Broadway Baby Birthdays: Rebecca Hall Bob Harper Pete Townshend Nora Ephron James Fox Marilyn Chris Lorraine Hansberry Jack Mathiesen Beverly Roberts Milton Parsons Louis Kimball Clay Clement Wilson Mizner Wright Kramer Dave Florek Marie Wallace Mark Gordon Thomas Vinterberg Joel Blum Leslie Denniston Mickey Newbury Max Gulack Sandy Wilson