In of Law & Order , titled " Cry Wolf ," the primary classical piece featured is the aria " Vesti la giubba " from the opera Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo . Piece Details
: This powerful tenor aria is famously used during the episode's climax or closing scenes. It mirrors the episode's themes of public performance and internal tragedy, as the plot centers on a radio personality (played by Joe Piscopo ) whose habit of staging fake "cries for help" eventually leads to a real tragedy. Notable Cast in This Episode Joe Fontana : Dennis Farina Ed Green : Jesse L. Martin Jarret Whitestone (Radio Host) : Joe Piscopo Greg Ellison : Billy Porter [S15E8] Cry Wolf
: "Vesti la giubba" (literally "Put on the costume") Opera : Pagliacci Composer : Ruggero Leoncavallo In of Law & Order , titled "