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Stephen Trask, Jeanine Tesori, Lisa Kron, Charles Strouse, and More to Be Honored at Dramatists Guild Gala

The evening will celebrate the writers as well as the stars who perform their work.

Stephen Trask will be celebrated at the Dramatists Guild's upcoming gala on October 27.
Stephen Trask will be celebrated at the Dramatists Guild's upcoming gala on October 27.
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The Dramatists Guild will honor theater writers Scott Frankel, Sheldon Harnick, Michael Korie, Lisa Kron, James Lapine, Terrence McNally, Charles Strouse, Jeanine Tesori, and Stephen Trask at the organization's annual gala, to be held October 27 at the Edison Hotel.

Hosted by Andrew Lippa and titled Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, the evening will begin with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and a concert. The musical part of the evening is expected to feature performances by Kate Baldwin, Matthew Broderick, Christine Ebersole, Marva Hicks, Joanna Gleason, Ramona Keller, Linda Lavin, Sydney Lucas, Tracy Nicole Smith, and Chip Zien.

Noah Himmelstein directs the concert, with Charlie Rosen serving as musical director.

That evening, the Dramatists Guild Fund will also honor fragrance innovator and patron of the arts Ann Gottlieb and set designer, producer, and philanthropist Heidi Ettinger.