Nick Adams, Laura Benanti, Chris Burke, Boyd Gaines, Montego Glover, Chad Kimball, Audra McDonald, Vanessa Redgrave, Christopher Sieber, Emily Skinner and a host of stars come out to salute Patti LuPone at the Drama League gala.
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Patti LuPone, Justin Guarini, and Laura Benanti
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On Monday, February 7, two-time Tony Award winner
Patti LuPone (center) was honored at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel. Among the many performers who came out to pay tribute to LuPone were
Justin Guarini and
Laura Benanti, who recently co-starred with her in Broadway’s
Women on a Verge of Nervous Breakdown.
Cady Huffman
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Tony Award winner Cady Huffman — looking gorgeous in a Calvin Klein dress — stayed behind the scenes as choreographer and co-director of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala, A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Chad Kimball and Montego Glover
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Memphis co-stars
Chad Kimball and
Montego Glover performed in honor of Patti LuPone at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Nick Adams
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Nick Adams, who is about to return to Broadway in the much-anticipated
Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, performed in honor of Patti LuPone at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway
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Broadway veterans Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway sang stupendous versions of “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “Meadowlark,” respectively, in honor of
Patti LuPone at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Chris Burke
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Chris Burke, who played Patti LuPone’s son on the ABC series Life Goes On, spoke movingly about his off-screen mom at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala, A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Christopher Sieber and company
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Tony Award nominee
Christopher Sieber — who once played Frank Butler to Patti LuPone’s Annie Oakley — got to join some very athletic and adrorable dancers in the opening number of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Emily Skinner
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The wonderful Emily Skinner, currently starring in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit
Billy Elliot, performed “Sleepy Man” (from
The Robber Bridegroom) at the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Will Chase, Nick Adams, Montego Glover, Chad Kimball, and Daniel Reichard
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Will Chase,
Nick Adams,
Montego Glover,
Chad Kimball, and Daniel Reichard came on stage as the “Northport High Glee Club” — a reference to Patti LuPone’s hometown — and performed a medley of songs associated with LuPone’s appearances at the Ravinia Festival and City Center Encores! as part of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Ann Hampton Callaway
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Ann Hampton Callaway brought down the house by creating and performing an original composition about
Patti LuPone — using audience suggestions — as part of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Audra McDonald
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Four-time Tony Award winner
Audra McDonald, who has co-starred with
Patti LuPone in several shows, flew in from Los Angeles to perform Stephen Sondheim’s “A Parade in Town” (from
Anyone Can Whistle) as part of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Boyd Gaines and Laura Benanti
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Boyd Gaines and
Laura Benanti — who like co-star
Patti LuPone earned Tony Awards for their work in the recent Broadway revival of
Gypsy — clowned around with a cut-out of their pal as part of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
James Monroe Iglehart and members of the Stars of Broadway Chorus
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James Monroe Iglehart, currently starring in Broadway’s
Memphis, was joined by the Stars of Broadway Chorus for a roof-raising rendition of Cole Porter’s “Blow, Gabriel, Blow” as part of the Drama League’s 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Vanessa Redgrave
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Tony Award winner
Vanessa Redgrave, currently playing the title role in the acclaimed Broadway revival of
Driving Miss Daisy, was on hand to present the Drama League’s award to Patti LuPone as part of its 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.
Patti LuPone and Audra McDonald
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As a surprise finish to the evening,
Patti LuPone and
Audra McDonald wowed the crowd with a brilliant version of the legendary “Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again” duet at the 27th Annual All-Star Benefit Gala,
A Musical Celebration of Broadway, at the Pierre Hotel on Monday, February 7.