Jane Alexander, Raul Esparza, Judith Light, Liza Minnelli et al. Set for Kennedy Center Gala

Jane Alexander, Elizabeth Ashley, Harolyn Blackwell, Raúl Esparza, Elmore James, Judith Light, and Andrea McArdle will be among the stars who will participate in the Kennedy Center’s 18th annual spring gala, entitled A Man for All Seasons, to be presented in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on Sunday, May 2. Liza Minnelli will host.

The evening will celebrate the late Roger L. Stevens, founding chairman of the Kennedy Center, founding chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and executive producer of over 200 Broadway shows. The event will feature performances from some of his contributions to Broadway. Performers will also include Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, and surprise guests. Due to an added performance of Fiddler on the Roof the same night, previously announced co-host Harvey Fierstein will no longer be able to participate.

The black-tie evening will begin with a reception on the River Terrace at 5pm followed by dinner on the Roof Terrace level at 6pm, and the gala performance at 8:30pm. The evening concludes with a cocktails and dancing party, in the Roof Terrace Restaurant.

Concert-only tickets are $35-$125, and can be purchased by calling 202-467-4600. For VIP packages, e-mail springgala@kennedy-center.org. For more information, visit kennedy-center.org.