Theater News

Ruby Dee, Alicia Keys, Sidney Poitier, Ntozake Shange, et al. to Be Honored at New Federal Theater Gala

Ruby Dee
(© Tristan Fuge)
Ruby Dee
(© Tristan Fuge)

Woodie King, Jr.’s New Federal Theater will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a special Gala at the historic Edison Ballroom at 4pm on Sunday, May 22.

The event will be co-hosted by CBS News’ Randall Pinkston and actress Lynn Whitfield. Chairmen for the event are Laurence Fishburne, John Morning, and Susan Taylor. The Honorary Chair is Dr. Maya Angelou.


In addition to celebrating NFT’s vital contribution to the arts internationally, the Gala will feature special awards for 13 individuals that changed the cultural life of our nation: Sidney Poitier, Ntozake Shange, Ruby Dee, Alicia Keys, Mayor David Dinkins, Imhotep Gary Byrd, George Faison, Amiri Baraka, Rev. Malcolm Boyd, Elizabeth McCann, Carla Pinza, Terrie Williams, and Sylvia Sprinkle Hamlin.


For tickets and information, call 212-838-2660, ext. 14.