New York City's East 9th Street is now officially named Terrence McNally way, honoring the late playwright and book writer of Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and many more. McNally lived on the East Village street for 24 years, penning many of his prolific works there.
The unveiling ceremony of the street's new sign featured speeches from Tony Award-winning producer and husband of the late McNally, Tom Kirdahy; executive director of the Terrence McNally Foundation Santino DeAngelo; and New York City Council Members Carolina Rivera and Eric Bottcher.
A handful of actors read excerpts from his play, with Tony winner Jonathan Groff reading from And Things That Go Bump in the Night, Francis Jue reading from Love! Valour! Compassion!, and Tony winner Donna Murphy reading from Master Class. Caissie Levy and Tony winner Brandon Uranowitz performed 鈥淥ur Children鈥� from Ragtime and Brian Stokes Mitchell performed "Make Them Hear You" from Ragtime鈥攖hey were accompanied by composer (and McNally's frequent collaborator) Stephen Flaherty. A special voice recording from composer John Kander was also played for the crowd to hear.
See photos from the momentous occasion in the gallery below. McNally passed away in 2020 at the age of 81. Read his obituary here.
Santino DeAngelo, Eric Bottcher, Francis Jue, Carlina Rivera, Caissie Levy, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Tom Kirdahy, Brandon Uranowitz, Stephen Flaherty, Donna Murphy, Jonathan Groff, and Lynn Ahrens
Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz
New York City Council Member Carolina Rivera
Donna Murphy
New York City Council Member Eric Bottcher
Francis Jue
Jonathan Groff
Jonathan Groff, Tom Kirdahy, and Lin Manuel-Miranda
Marc Shaiman, Matthew Broderick, and John Slattery
Tom Kirdahy
Tom Kirdahy HR
Tom Kirdahy and Matthew Broderick
Tom Kirdahy and Santino DeAngelo
