PHOTO FLASH: Charles Busch, Elaine Stritch, Sara Ramirez, John Tartaglia at Theatreworks USA Gala

Theatreworks USA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, February 12. Charles Busch and Julie Halston served as hosts.

The event honored director Jerry Zaks, Lucille Lortel Foundation executive director George Forbes, Theatreworks USA board member Betty Jacobs, Theatreworks USA marketing director Barbara Sandek and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Commissioner Jeanne Mullgrav.

Guests, performers and presenters included Jill Abramovitz, Brad Alexander, Ken Arthur, Joe Benincasa, Nell Benjamin, Andrea Burns, Matt Castle, Kathleen Chalfant, Ryan Duncan, Hudson Flynn, Zina Goldrich, Ann Harada, Sheldon and Margery Harnick, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Gwen Hollander, Joe Iconis, Devanand Janki, Richard Kind, Jamie LaVerdiere, Ian Niederhoffer, Laurence O’Keefe, Brad Oscar, Barbara Pasternack, Diego Preto, Elaine Stritch, Sara Ramirez, John Tartaglia, Robert Tatad, The Book of Mormon cast members Jared Gertner and Nic Rouleau, and Forever Plaid cast members Bradley Beahen, Frank Galgano, Robb Sapp and Jim Walton.

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