EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Cook and Lee Adams Honored by Encompass New Opera Theatre

The best of Broadway came out to toast the legendary pair.

The toast of Broadway helped Encompass New Opera Theatre recently honor Tony Award winners Barbara Cook (Sondheim on Sondheim) and Lee Adams (the lyricist of Bye Bye Birdie and Applause) at its recent gala at the National Arts Club.

The event was hosted by Midge Woolsey of Thirteen and featured performances by the likes of Penny Fuller, Jason Graae, Sheldon Harnick, Rebecca Luker, Amanda McBroom, Erin Mackey, Karen Mason, Charles Strouse, K.T. Sullivan, Malcolm Gets, and many others.

Check out the stars as they honor the legendary pair below.

Broadway's finest help honor Barbara Cook and Lee Adams (seated and standing, center) at Encompass New Opera Theatre's annual gala at the National Arts Club.
Broadway's finest help honor Barbara Cook and Lee Adams (seated and standing, center) at Encompass New Opera Theatre's annual gala at the National Arts Club.
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