A party to celebrate the Lucille Lortel Awards, which honor the best in Off-Broadway theater, was held on Monday, April 19 at Inside Park at St. Bart's.

Bryan Batt and Bebe Neuwirth will co-host the Awards, which will be held at Terminal 5 at 8pm on Sunday, May 2. The show will feature 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.