ATW Board president Doug Leeds, honoree
James Earl Jones, gala chair CeCe Black, ATW Board chairman
Sondra Gilman, honoree Carol Channing, gala chair Chappy
Morris, and honoree Tommy Tune.
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On
June 4, The American Theatre Wing (ATW) held
its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening
honored acclaimed actors Carol Channing, James
Earl Jones and Tommy Tune for
their innovative and artistic accomplishments to the
theatre. Over 340 guests helped raise about $500,000 for
American Theatre Wing programs.
The American Theatre Wing is best known as the creator
of the Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards®,
which it presents annually with the League of American
Theatres and Producers. The Wing's other
activities, dedicated to recognizing excellence and supporting
education in theatre, include “Working in the Theatre,” now
in its 28th year of telecasts on CUNY TV in New York
and on other national cable outlets; “Guides to
Careers in the Theatre,” a video series developed
for schools and libraries; a grants and scholarship program
to New York City schools and not-for-profit theatre companies,
which has awarded more than $2.5 million since its inception;
the Theatre Intern Group, a career development program
for young professionals; and SpringboardNYC, a two-week
college-to-career boot camp for young performers moving
to NYC.
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James Earl and Ceci Jones, Jane Alexander and Edwin Sherin.
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Pia Lindström, Rosemary Harris, Carol Channing, Sondra
Gilman.
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Lucie Arnaz, Rob Marshall, Dee Hoty.
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Raul Esparza, Martha Plimpton, David Pittu, and Ted Chapin.
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Melissa and Chappy Morris, CeCe Black.
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CeCe Black, Rosemary Harris, Pia Lindstrom.
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Jenn Gambetese, Josh Strickland.
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Orfeh.
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| Photos:
Shevett Studios, Anita and Steve Shevett |
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