The Tectonic Theater Project's presented a starry, one-night-only benefit of Moisés Kaufman's Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College . The evening benefited the organization, as well as International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC).
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde focuses on Oscar Wilde and the trials for his "crime" of homosexuality. It was first staged in New York in 1997. The company was led by by two-time Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson (Lost ), who reprised his performance as Oscar Wilde during the reading.
The benefit also starred two-time Academy Award winner Sally Field, Michael C. Hall (Lazarus Hamilton Curtains , Frasier ), Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America ), Tony and Emmy Award winner Judith Light (Other Desert Cities ), Darren Criss (Hedwig and the Angry Inch ), Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ), David Burtka (It Shoulda Been You ), Andy Mientus (Spring Awakening Les Misérables The King and I Cabaret ), Jake Shears (Bent ), dramatist Larry Kramer (The Normal Heart ), and original cast members Andy Paris, Ben Livingston, Greg Steinbruner, and Don Wildman.
Check out TheaterMania's photos from the reading in the gallery below.
Open Gallery (15 Images) The man of the hour: <em>Gross Indecency</em> playwright and director Moisés Kaufman. (© Kristin Goehring) As Sally Field, David Burtka, and Andy Mientus look on, Michael C. Hall gets a hug from writer and director Moisés Kaufman.> As Sally Field, David Burtka, and Andy Mientus look on, Michael C. Hall gets a hug from writer and director Moisés Kaufman. (© Kristin Goehring) <em>The Normal Heart</em> playwright Larry Kramer took part in the reading.> <em>The Normal Heart</em> playwright Larry Kramer took part in the reading. (© Kristin Goehring) <em>Angels in America</em> playwright Tony Kushner (standing right) gives his fellow cast members a standing ovation.> <em>Angels in America</em> playwright Tony Kushner (standing right) gives his fellow cast members a standing ovation. (© Kristin Goehring) Sally Field, David Burtka, Michael C. Hall, and Andy Mientus were all featured in the one-night-only reading of <em>Gross Indecency</em>.> Sally Field, David Burtka, Michael C. Hall, and Andy Mientus were all featured in the one-night-only reading of <em>Gross Indecency</em>. (© Kristin Goehring) Michael Emerson returned to the role he originated, Oscar Wilde, in the Tectonic Theatre Project's one-night-only reading of <em>Gross Indecency</em>.> Michael Emerson returned to the role he originated, Oscar Wilde, in the Tectonic Theatre Project's one-night-only reading of <em>Gross Indecency</em>. (© Kristin Goehring) Cast members of the reading also included Broadway favorites Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff.> Cast members of the reading also included Broadway favorites Darren Criss and Jonathan Groff. (© Kristin Goehring) Jonathan Groff bonds with fellow cast members Sally Field and Judith Light.> Jonathan Groff bonds with fellow cast members Sally Field and Judith Light. (© Kristin Goehring) Sally Field and Judith Light take a photo together.> Sally Field and Judith Light take a photo together. (© Kristin Goehring) Jake Shears of the band Scissor Sisters made his New York stage acting debut with the reading.> Jake Shears of the band Scissor Sisters made his New York stage acting debut with the reading. (© Kristin Goehring) Cast member Michael C. Hall takes a photo with his upcoming <em>Lazarus</em> costar, Sophia Anne Caruso.> Cast member Michael C. Hall takes a photo with his upcoming <em>Lazarus</em> costar, Sophia Anne Caruso. (© Kristin Goehring) Recent <em>The King and I</em> star Jose Llana was also part of the company for the evening.> Recent <em>The King and I</em> star Jose Llana was also part of the company for the evening. (© Kristin Goehring) Tony-winning actor and director David Hyde Pierce also took part in the event.> Tony-winning actor and director David Hyde Pierce also took part in the event. (© Kristin Goehring) Cast member Larry Kramer (right) celebrates the evening with his husband, architect David Webster.> Cast member Larry Kramer (right) celebrates the evening with his husband, architect David Webster. (© Kristin Goehring) Guests at the event included <em>Fun Home</em> producer Barbara Whitman and Tony-nominated star Beth Malone.> Guests at the event included <em>Fun Home</em> producer Barbara Whitman and Tony-nominated star Beth Malone. (© Kristin Goehring) Loading...
