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The Drama League
2012 Gala

Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth.

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On February 6, 2012, The Drama League’s Gala brought together over 400 of New York City’s most influential arts supporters, celebrities, and luminaries for a black-tie evening of cocktails, dinner and the acclaimed, unforgettable one-night-only musical revue featuring dozens of stars from theater, film and television. Husband and wife producing partners, Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane were the gala chairs, again, this year for the event honoring Kristen Chenoweth. The annual Benefit Gala raises much-needed funds for the vital education programs of The Drama League Directors Project.

Performers who turned out to honor Chenoweth included: Nick Jonas, Academy® and Tony Award®-winner Joel Grey, Tony Award®-winner Laura Benanti, Elaine Paige, Tony Award®-winner Donna Murphy, Cheyenne Jackson, Tony Award®-winner Debra Monk, Andrew Lippa, Marlo Thomas, Brent Barrett, Tony Award®-winner Carole Shelley, Brad Oscar, David Elder, Marni Nixon, Jason Graae, Eden Espinosa, Josh Young, Kevin Clash from “Sesame Street,” plus original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked. Also joining the special guests were Colin Bradbury, Grasan Kingsberry (On A Clear Day), announcer Bruce Barton, with a special performance by 7 actors chosen from NYC’s youth acting programs and productions.

The evening’s special all-star tribute, directed by Evan Pappas, produced by Drama League Artistic Director Roger T. Danforth, with book by Stephen Cole and musical direction by Steve Freeman, included selections from Wicked, “Glee,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Candide, Promises, Promises, Annie, The Music Man, Steel Pier, A New Brain, and The Apple Tree.

Gala Chair Stewart F. Lane, Honoree Kristen Chenoweth, Gala Chair Bonnie Comley, Drama League President Jano Herbosch, Executive Director Gabriel Shanks
Gala Chair Stewart F. Lane, Honoree Kristen Chenoweth, Gala Chair Bonnie Comley, Drama League President Jano Herbosch, Executive Director Gabriel Shanks.

Joel Grey, Performers
Joel Grey, Performers.

Marni Nixon
Marni Nixon.

   Jean Shafiroff
Jean Shafiroff.

Drama League Board Members
Drama League Board Members.

Beverly D'Angelo
Beverly D'Angelo.

   Cheyenne Jackson
Cheyenne Jackson.
Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue
Marlo Thomas, Phil Donahue.

   Preston Bailey, Jano Herbosch
Preston Bailey, Jano Herbosch.

Gertjen Houben, Katie Meister, Stephen Ruddy
Gertjen Houben, Katie Meister, Stephen Ruddy.

Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas.

   Josh Young
Josh Young.

Guy Robinson, Elizabeth Stribling, Cece Black, Lee Black
Guy Robinson, Elizabeth Stribling, Cece Black, Lee Black.

Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy
Kristin Chenoweth, Donna Murphy.

   Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Lippa
Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Lippa.

Debra Monk
Debra Monk.

Jano Herbosch, Alessa Herbosch
Jano Herbosch, Alessa Herbosch.

   Lara
Lara.
Donna Kinney, Chris Kinney
Donna Kinney, Chris Kinney.

   Robin Esserman, Sandy Esserman
Robin Esserman, Sandy Esserman.

Leah Lane, Chablis Quarterman, Alex Washer
Leah Lane, Chablis Quarterman, Alex Washer.

Photos: Rob Rich/SocietyAllure.com
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