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HKH partner Patrick Schmidt in front of one of the murals created by Sean Maze.

“We felt that the name would tie in well with the performing arts sector and Broadway community, while also subtly reviving the narrative of this play and this character and this piece of art that I think is not well known in today’s Broadway scene.”

“We don’t want it to be too on the nose, but it’s a nod to an era of New York past without being too recognizable,” Schmidt added. The team chose one of the minor characters in the show, the torch singer Lady Blue (known as Lady Blue s in the show) as the linchpin of their concept. I feel it’s an oft-forgotten show in the annals of Broadway history, but it perfectly encapsulates a specific period in New York City and on Broadway, ” he added that Fierstein captured “a time in New York that was probably pretty challenging for New Yorkers, but also exciting because things were changing.” “We were able to watch the movie and draw inspiration from it. “ Torch Song Trilogy was one that was easy to draw inspiration from, because not only was it a classic Broadway show back then, but there was also a movie,” Schmidt said. After stumbling on Torch Song Trilogy, Harvey Fierstein’s seminal play exploring gay identity in the early 80s, the team decided to zero in.Ĭocktails will be a feature at Lady Blue. “We did our homework and looked through tons of Broadway showbills, inspirational Broadway quotes, famous actors and playwrights from the 1970s and 1980s,” said Patrick Schmidt, Executive Director of HK Hospitality. Already in a 1970s groove from their research for Peachy Keen, they took a deep dive into the defining plays and musicals of the era. The team at HK Hospitality - responsible not only for the House of Brews but for Hell’s Kitchen hits like Dolly Varden, Mom’s Kitchen & Bar and the newly-minted Peachy Keen - sought out theatrical inspiration for their latest venture, in hopes of minting a tribute to the area’s past and present creative community. Lady Blue takes the place of House of Brews on Restaurant Row this week. Meet Lady Blue, named after a character in the classic show Torch Song Trilogy and about to take up residence at the former House of Brews on W46th Street. A gritty-meets-glamorous cocktail bar with dramatic flair is about to debut on Restaurant Row.