The Drama League – 2017 Benefit Gala Auction - The Drama League
Auction Ends: Nov 2, 2017 04:00 PM EDT

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Win tickets to TORCH SONG and meet star Michael Urie!

Item Number
132
Estimated Value
Priceless
Sold
2001 USD to spe74b0ba
Number of Bids
5  -  Bid History

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Item Description

One of this season's hottest tickets off-Broadway is Torch Song, and you can not only win a pair of tickets to the show but also meet its star, Michael Urie!

About Torch Song

Harvey Fierstein's Tony Award-winning play forever changed the trajectory of Broadway returns for a new generation. Moises Kaufman directs thsi production at Second Stage.

SYNOPSIS: A gay drag performer has a tempestuous relationship with his bisexual, closeted lover. Both attempt other relationships before forming a family with an adopted son — and after the drag queen confronts his disapproving mother — in an evening composed of three one-act plays, with a blues singer singing torch songs as commentary.

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About Michael Urie

Michael Urie recently appeared in Government Inspector Off- Broadway. He originated the role of Alex More in Jonathan Tolins’ Buyer & Cellar Off-Broadway, on tour, and in London, for which he received the Drama Desk Award, Clarence Derwent Award, the Lucille Lortel Award, LA Drama Critics Award and nominations for the Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Awards.  He was originally trained at Juilliard in New York City.

New York theatre credits: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Broadway), Shows For Days (LCT), Homos, Or Everyone In America (LAByrinth), The Cherry Orchard (CSC), Angels in America (Signature), The Temperamentals (Lucille Lortel, Drama Desk and Theatre World awards, Drama League nomination), The Revenger’s Tragedy (Red Bull), Another Vermeer (HB Playwrights).  Regionally, Urie has worked for Two River, The Old Globe, Vineyard Playhouse, South Coast Rep, Seattle Rep, Folger Shakespeare, Barrington Stage, Hyde Park (Austin), and The Blank (L.A.).

Film roles: He’s Way More Famous Than You (also directed), Thank You for Judging (co-director/exec. producer), Beverly Hills Chihuahua, WTC View, Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, The Decoy Bride, Petunia, Such Good People, The Hyperglot (director), and Grantham & Rose (exec. producer).

TV: Gavin Sinclair on "Modern Family", "Younger", "Workaholics", "The Good Wife", "Hot in Cleveland", "Partners" and Marc St. James on "Ugly Betty".

Urie currently hosts the Logo series Cocktails And Classics. Web series: What’s Your Emergency (director). 

Item Special Note

COURTESY OF: Michael Urie, Second Stage Theatre.

PRIZE INCLUDES: Two tickets to Torch Song at Second Stage Theatre, and post-show backstage meet-and-greet with star Michael Urie.

RESTRICTIONS: Tickets are non-transferable and must be used before December 3, 2017.  Book early for best availability.  Scheduling this prize is also subject to Mr. Urie's availability.

PLEASE NOTE: In order prevent credit card fraud, if the winning bid exceeds $1,000, The Drama League of New York will require a signed credit card authorization form, a photocopy of both sides of the purchasing credit card (all but the last 4 digits may be blacked out), and proof of identity (state-issued photo ID – private ID numbers may be blacked out), OR payment via check or money order before arranging the prize package for the winner.