One does not become a Charles Busch fan; one is enslaved. — Paul Rudnick

For nearly three decades, Charles Busch has been an eminent playwright as well as the premiere drag artist of the American stage. His plays include The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, Vampire Lesbians of Sodom, Red Scare on Sunset, Shanghai Moon, and the upcoming, The Divine Sister. Starring film roles include Die Mommie Die! and Psycho Beach Party.

The feature documentary film, The Lady in Question is Charles Busch, is the true-life “drag-to-riches story” of the celebrated actor and writer.

VIP Reception
6:00 pm

Screening
The Lady in Question is Charles Busch - 7:00 pm
Introduction by filmmakers John Catania and Charles Ignacio.

Cocktails and Performance
8:30 pm
Charles Busch discusses his career with his longtime collaborator, Carl Andress. Then Mr. Busch, Julie Halston, Alison Fraser, and Amy Rutberg perform a scene from The Divine Sister.

General Admission: $50

VIP Admission: $75 – includes a private reception with Mr. Busch and the cast of The Divine Sister

This event benefits the Center and Ark: the LGBT Stories Project.

Photo by David Rodgers

Honorary Host Committee
Dan Butler · Barbara Cook · Christine Ebersole · Cheyenne Jackson · Jane Krakowski · Angela Lansbury · Linda Lavin · Judith Light · Joan Rivers · Marian Seldes · Kathleen Turner · Paul Rudnick

Host Committee
John Catania & Charles Ignacio · Michael Forrester & John Mathena · Blair Lawhead · Chris Lipari · Gil Neary · Jordan Roth & Richie Jackson · Ector Simpson · Joseph Monteleone · Eric Malley