Cast members from the Tony-winning revival of The Boys in the Band鈥�soon to reprise their performances for Netflix鈥攚ill be part of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's upcoming 鈥淢r. Abbott鈥� Award gala honoring , who directed the Broadway premiere of Mart Crowley鈥檚 play.
Matt Bomer, Robin de Jes煤s, Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, and Andrew Rannells will be on hand to celebrate Mantello March 30 at Current in Manhattan. Also scheduled to be part of the evening are Tony winners Stephanie J. Block and Michael Cerveris, as well as Jon Robin Baitz, Brooks Ashmanskas, Christopher Fitzgerald, Allison Janney, Derek Klena, Jessica Molaskey, John Pizzarelli, Martha Plimpton, Jessica Stone, and Jon Robin Baitz. Mario Cantone will host.
Lisa Leguillou will direct the tribute performance with musical direction by Stephen Oremus. Tom Kitt will also accompany the performers.
鈥淭his world-class list of stage and screen talent is a fantastic testament to the caliber and longevity of Joe鈥檚 work. We all look forward to a truly memorable night celebrating Joe鈥檚 brilliant career and supporting SDCF鈥檚 vital programs in our field,鈥� stated director Mark Brokaw, who is the gala co-chair.
Proceeds will benefit the early-career programs of SDCF.
Mantello earned back-to-back Tonys for directing and . His additional credits on Broadway include , , and . This season, he will helm a revival of starring and Rupert Everett.
Jim Parsons and Matt Bomer in The Boys in the Band
