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Harvey Fierstein Opens in Bella Bella

Fierstein’s new play is directed by Kimberly Senior.

Director Kimberly Senior and playwright/star Harvey Fierstein at the opening of Bella Bella.
Director Kimberly Senior and playwright and star Harvey Fierstein at the opening of Bella Bella.
(© Tricia Baron)

Harvey Fierstein opened his latest play, Bella Bella, at Manhattan Theatre Club on Tuesday, October 22.

Directed by Kimberly Senior, the new solo show features the four-time Tony winner channeling political icon Bella Abzug. "Set in 1976, on the eve of her bid to become New York State's first female Senator, Bella Bella finds this larger-than-life, truth-slinging, groundbreaking, hat-wearing icon squirreled away in the bathroom of a midtown hotel awaiting that night's election results while a coterie of family and celebs await her entrance."

Harvey Fierstein and Kimberly Senior with Fierstein's family.
Harvey Fierstein and Kimberly Senior with Fierstein's family.
(© Tricia Baron)