Drama League Announces Details for Benefit Gala, Honoring Kristin Chenoweth
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Additional details have been announced for The Drama League’s 28th Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway, which as previously reported will honor Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth. The event will take place at the Pierre Hotel on February 6 at 7pm.
The evening’s special all-star tribute will be directed by Evan Pappas, and feature a book by Stephen Cole and musical direction by Steve Freeman. It will include selections from Wicked, Glee, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Candide, Promises, Promises, Annie, The Music Man, Steel Pier, A New Brain, The Apple Tree, and more.
The performance roster has not yet been determined, but special guests will include Brent Barrett, Laura Benanti, Kevin Clash, David Elder, Eden Espinosa, Jason Graae, Joel Grey, Cheyenne Jackson, Andrew Lippa, Debra Monk, Donna Murphy, Marni Nixon, Elaine Paige, Carole Shelley, Marlo Thomas, and Josh Young, as well as original and current cast members from the Broadway musical Wicked.
The benefit gala will raise funds for the education programs of The Drama League Directors Project.
