Photo Coverage: Lansbury & Friends Salute McNally - The Tribute

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 tribute below!

The evening was written and directed by John 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.

Thewatre Program for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Theatre Program for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Stage & Set for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Stage / Set for 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

John Doyle performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Stephen Bogardus & Barbara Walsh performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Barbara Walsh & Stephen Bogardus performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Alan Cumming performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

Jason Danieley performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

ensemble cast performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Raul Esparza & Barbara Walsh performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Raul Esparza performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Edie Falco performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Manoel Felciano performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Stephen Flaherty performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Malcolm Gets performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

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

Emily Skinner performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

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

Roger Rees performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

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

Steven Bogaradus & Manoel Felciano & Bobby Steggert performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

Bobby Steggert & Manoel Felciano performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

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

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

Terrence McNally & partner Tom Kirdahy performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends SaluteTerrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

Terrence McNally & partner Tom Kirdahy with ensemble cast performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

Terrence McNally & partner Tom Kirdahy with ensemble cast performing in 'Angela Lansbury and Friends Salute Terrence McNally' - A Benefit for The Acting Company in New York City.

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

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After his life as an ingenue in Brooklyn & Queens, Walter spent the next 25 Years in a leading role as a Photographer / Photo Researcher in Manhattan. He is currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and children Dali & Gala. As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of "GREASE". His journey on the path 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. His photography is syndicated worldwide through Retna Ltd. and Corbis.

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