NewsPHOTO CALL: Harold Prince, Laura Osnes, James Earl Jones, Marin Mazzie, Len Cariou and More Join the American Theatre Wing in Honoring Angela LansburyThe American Theatre Wing's annual gala, which was held Sept. 15 at The Plaza Hotel, honored Dame Angela Lansbury.
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Matthew Blank
September 16, 2014
Five-time Tony winner Lansbury has served as Honorary Chairman of Board of Trustees since 2010. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds and Sir Howard Stringer will serve as Gala co-chairs.
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Harold Prince, Laura Osnes, James Earl Jones, Marin Mazzie, Len Cariou and More Join the American Theatre Wing in Honoring Angela Lansbury
Harold Prince, Laura Osnes, James Earl Jones, Marin Mazzie, Len Cariou and More Join the American Theatre Wing in Honoring Angela Lansbury
The American Theatre Wing's annual gala, which was held Sept. 15 at The Plaza Hotel, honored Dame Angela Lansbury.
鈥�Angela Lansbury鈥檚 contributions to the American Theatre are incalculable and her advocacy on behalf of the Wing unmatched,鈥� said , executive director of the American Theatre Wing, in a statement. 鈥淲e are incredibly honored to pay tribute to all that she has done to elevate the art form that we care so deeply about.鈥�
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the theatre education and artist development programs of the American Theatre Wing, which include SpringboardNYC, the Theatre Intern Group, the National Theatre Company Grants and the Grants; the evening will also support free access for students, aspiring professionals and the general public to programming on AmericanTheatreWing.org, including the long-running show 鈥淲orking in the Theatre.鈥�
The gala included cocktails, dinner and performances.
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The American Theatre Wing is dedicated to "advancing artistic excellence and nurturing theatre鈥檚 next generation: on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience."
