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Neil Patrick Harris to Host Lincoln Center's 60th Anniversary Gala

The event will take place on May 5.

Neil Patrick Harris will host Lincoln Center's 60th anniversary gala.
Neil Patrick Harris will host Lincoln Center's 60th anniversary gala.
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Neil Patrick Harris will host Lincoln Center's 60th anniversary gala on Sunday, May 5 at Alice Tully Hall.

The evening will look to the future with performances by world-class artists from many of the disciplines represented on campus. The program will also celebrate Lincoln Center's legacy with a video highlighting the artistic excellence of the past six decades.

The organization has also announced the formation of the Lincoln Center Artist Committee. Serving a two-year term, celebrated artists from a range of disciplines will provide expertise and support for future endeavors. The inaugural committee includes Christine Baranski, Joshua Bell, Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Colbert, Denyce Graves, John Leguizamo, John Lithgow, Terrence McNally, Kelli O'Hara, Laura Osnes, Eric Owens, Tiler Peck, and Desmond Richardson.