Bryan Batt, Bebe Neuwirth to Host 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards; LaChanze to Perform

Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth will co-host the 2010 Lucille Lortel Awards, honoring excellence in Off-Broadway theater, to be held at Terminal 5 in New York City, on May 2, at 8pm.

This 25th anniversary show features live performances from outstanding talent and shows that started Off-Broadway, including LaChanze, singing “Waiting for Life” from Once On This Island; a special performance by Seth Rudetsky; celebrity presenters; a curated gallery of historic programs, production stills, costumes, props from the last 25 years of Off-Broadway; and several surprises.

As previously reported, producer Daryl Roth will be given the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony. For TheaterMania’s previous story on the nominations, click here.

For more information, visit www.LortelAward.com.