Get Lit March Book Club: Harvey Fierstein

Join WNYC’s Alison Stewart and Harvey Fierstein for a live conversation about his new memoir, I Was Better Last Night at 6 PM on Tuesday, March 29.

The New York Public Library and WNYC—two indispensable New York institutions—are partnering to host a book club that brings New Yorkers together and fosters community during these unprecedented times.

This month’s read is I Was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein. The memoir details the Tony Award–winning actor and playwright’s life and career, his activism, and his struggles with addiction.

Throughout March, All of It host Alison Stewart and the Library will accompany readers, providing touchpoints on-air and on social media at @allofitwnyc and @nypl. Borrow the book (and more than 300,000 others) for free through the Library’s e-reader app SimplyE, available for iOS and Android devices.

Join Stewart, Fierstein, and readers everywhere for a live conversation, in-person or online, on Tuesday, March 29, at 6pm.

To join in-person | Please be sure to register for an In-Person Ticket. Doors will open around 5:15 PM. For free events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. All registered seats are released shortly before start time, and seats may become available at that time. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program.

To join the livestream | A livestream of this event will be available on the NYPL event page. To receive an email reminder shortly in advance of the event, please be sure to register!

COVID PROTOCOLS FOR IN-PERSON LIVE FROM NYPL PROGRAMS

As of March 14, 2022 The New York Public Library no longer mandates proof of vaccination at large-scale public events. 

Patrons are strongly encouraged to wear a mask at LIVE from NYPL events

If you have symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or suspect you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, please stay home.

ACCESSIBILITY

In-Person | Assistive listening devices and/or hearing loops are available at the venue. You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or CART (Communication Access Real-Time Translation) captioning service by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email accessibility@nypl.org or use this Gmail template. This venue is fully accessible to wheelchairs.

Livestream | Captions and a transcript will be provided. You can request a free ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation by emailing your request at least two weeks in advance of the event: email accessibility@nypl.org or use this Gmail template.

GET THE BOOK

• Borrow: NYPL Catalog


• E-Book app: SimplyE, available on iOS and Android

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ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Harvey Fierstein is the Tony Award-winning author of Torch Song Trilogy and La Cage aux Folles. His other theater writings include Kinky Boots, Newsies, Casa Valentina (all Tony-nominated), A Catered Affair (twelve Drama Desk nominations), and Bella Bella. His theater performances include, Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray (Tony Awards for both), Fiddler on the Roof, La Cage aux Folles, Gently Down the Stream, and A Catered Affair. His film and television appearances include Mrs. Doubtfire, “The Good Wife,” and “Cheers” (Emmy nominated), and he has voiced characters in the film Mulan, and the shows “Big Mouth,” “The Dark Crystal,” ”BoJack Horseman,” and many more. He lives in a small fictional town in Connecticut with whatever animals will have him.

CONNECT

Please submit all press inquiries to Sara Beth Joren at least 48 hours before the event: email sarabethjoren@nypl.org or use this Gmail template

For all other questions and inquiries, please email publicprograms@nypl.org or use this Gmail template

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