Photo Coverage: Lansbury & Friends Salute McNally - Reception

Last night, March 28, Broadway favorites teamed up to salute Terrence McNally at the Longacre Theatre. A benefit for The Acting Company, Angela Lansbury gathered Audra McDonald, Alan Cumming, Tyne Daly, Edie Falco, Roger Rees and Raul Esparza who sang, shared memories and recreated scenes from dozens of McNally hits. John Glover, Marin Mazzie, Joyce DiDonato, Malcolm Gets, Emily Skinner, Alexandra Silber, Bobby Steggert, Jason Danieley, Stephen Bogardus, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Barbara Walsh rounded out the evening. BroadwayWorld was on hand and brings you photo coverage of the after-party arrivals below!

The evening was written and directed by J ohn Doyle (Sweeney Todd, Company); Mary-Mitchell Campell (The Addams Family) served as Musical Director - both have previously helmed Acting Company Salutes to Stephen Sondheim, Kander and Ebb and Rodgers (Richard), Rodgers (Mary) and Guettel (Adam).

Photo Credit: Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Atmosphere at the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

J ohn Doyle attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Edgar Landsbury attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Stephen Bogardus attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Jack Cummings III attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Barbara Walsh attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Barbara Walsh & Jack Cummngs III attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Jack Cummngs III attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Joyce DiDonato attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

John Glover & Joyce DiDonato attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

John Glover attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Pia Lindstrom attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Tyne Daly & Seth Rudetsky attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Seth Rudetsky attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Tyne Daly attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Marin Mazzie attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Jason Danieley & Marin Mazzie attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Jason Daniely & Marin Mazzie attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Marin Mazzie & Stephen Flaherty attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Bobby Steggert attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Alexandra Silber attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Tristan Fuge & Billy Porter attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Terrence McNally attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Tom Kirdahy attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Terrence McNally & Tom Kirdahy attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Terrence McNally attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Terrence McNally & Tyne Daly & Tom Kirdahy & Alexandra Silber attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Terrence McNally & Tyne Daly attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Brian Stokes Mitchell attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Brian Stokes Mitchell & Allyson Tucker attending the After Party for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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