Actor Patrick Wilson made a splash Monday night when he starred in The Normal Heart for the play’s 25th anniversary reading. The Normal Heart is considered groundbreaking for its in-depth portrayal of the AIDS epidemic. The touching story is a modern classic, according to those who celebrated its anniversary with Patrick Wilson at the helm.
“Young men are living on these HIV drugs for a long, long time,” noted Joel Grey, who appeared in the original run of The Normal Heart. “However, the youngsters think that nothing will happen to them, and they’re not practicing safe sex, so it’s very scary.”
In addition to Patrick Wilson, Glenn Close appeared in the anniversary reading.