PHOTO FLASH: Laura Benanti, Stephen Pasquale, Susan Stroman et al. at Dramatists Guild’s Awards Night

David Henry Hwang hosted the Dramatists Guild of America’s annual Awards Night, held at the Players Club in New York City on Monday, November 14.

The ceremony recognized the works of Bruce Norris (Clybourne Park), John Kander, Fred Ebb and David Thompson (The Scottsboro Boys), Robert Lopez, Trey Parker and Matt Stone (The Book of Mormon), Christopher Durang and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Paula Vogel.

Laura Benanti accepted Durang’s award on his behalf and presented a light-hearted speech written by the playwright. Among the other presenters, performers and attendees at the event were Susan Birkenhead, Sheldon Harnick, Joshua Henry, Andrew Lippa, Marsha Norman, Lynn Nottage, Stephen Pasquale, and Susan Stroman.

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