Terrence McNally was honored with a street co-naming in New York City, celebrating his contributions to theater. The ceremony featured performances from Broadway artists reenacting scenes from his works, showcasing his lasting influence. His husband, Tom Kirdahy, expressed how McNally cherished the vibrant cultural community he was part of, emphasizing love for creativity and kindness. State Senator Brad Hoylman and others highlighted McNally's role as a pivotal figure for the LGBTQ+ community, underscoring the importance of remembering his legacy in current challenging times.
“Terrence loved living here... He needed to be around people who loved art and literature and architecture and music and books and laughter...”
“Terrence was a gay trailblazer and icon long before it was cool, and as we enter into this new period of uncertainty for our queer community it's going to be more important than ever to remember Terrence's words and his life.”
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