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Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Tommy Tune, and Laura Osnes Toast The Visit Star Chita Rivera

A who’s who of Broadway came out for a luncheon celebrating the 2015 Tony nominee.

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May 26, 2015

The toast of Broadway came together to honor The Visit star Chita Rivera at a luncheon hosted by producer Edgar Bronfman Jr. and gossip columnist Liz Smith at the Four Seasons Restaurant on May 26.

Chita Rivera is toasted by fellow Broadway Bernadette Peters, Ben Vereen, Bebe Neuwith, Joel Grey, and Tyne Daly.
Chita Rivera is toasted by fellow Broadway Bernadette Peters, Ben Vereen, Bebe Neuwith, Joel Grey, and Tyne Daly.
(© David Gordon)

The gathering welcomed an abundance of Broadway icons like Bernadette Peters and newcomers like Tony-nominated Fun Home star Sydney Lucas.

Fun Home Tony nominee Sydney Lucas shares a photo with Broadway icons Bernadette Peters and Chita Rivera.
Eleven-year-old Fun Home Tony nominee Sydney Lucas shares a photo with Broadway icons Bernadette Peters and Chita Rivera.
(© David Gordon)

The afternoon also served as a reunion for Broadway pals like Joel Grey and Laura Osnes, who starred together in the 2011 Broadway revival of Anything Goes.

It's an Anything Goes reunion as Joel Grey gets a squeeze from his old costar, Laura Osnes.
It's an Anything Goes reunion as Joel Grey gets a squeeze from his former costar, Laura Osnes.
(© David Gordon)

Also on hand were stars from Hand to God, The King and I, and It's Only a Play, among other shows.

It's Only a Play's Micah Stock, King and I cast members Ruthie Ann Miles and Conrad Ricamora, and Hand to God player Sarah Stiles smile for the cameras.
It's Only a Play's Micah Stock, King and I cast members Ruthie Ann Miles and Conrad Ricamora, and Hand to God player Sarah Stiles smile for the cameras.
(© David Gordon)

Stars from The Visit and It Shoulda Been You also came together for the occasion.

Broadway pals Harriet Harris (It Shoulda Been You and David Garrison (The Visit) come out to toast the one and only Chita Rivera.
Broadway pals Harriet Harris (It Shoulda Been You) and David Garrison (The Visit) come out to toast the one and only Chita Rivera.
(© David Gordon)

Other 2015 Tony Award nominees in attendance included Andy Karl (with his wife, Orfeh), Max von Essen, Victoria Clark, and Judy Kuhn, among others.

Andy Karl and Orfeh catch up with their pal Max von Essen.
Andy Karl and Orfeh catch up with their pal Max von Essen.
(© David Gordon)
Broadway ladies Mary Beth Peil, Victoria Clark, and Judy Kuhn get together at the luncheon.
Broadway ladies Mary Beth Peil, Victoria Clark, and Judy Kuhn get together at the luncheon.
(© David Gordon)

And what would a party be without 2015 Tony honoree Tommy Tune?

Tommy Tune is flanked by Broadway producer Jean Doumanian (left) and The Visit star Mary Beth Peil (right).
Tommy Tune is flanked by Broadway producer Jean Doumanian (left) and The Visit star Mary Beth Peil.
(© David Gordon)

The Visit marks Rivera's 10th Tony Award nomination and would be her third win.

The luncheon in honor of Chita Rivera (center) was hosted by gossip columnist Liz Smith (left) and The Visit producer Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
The luncheon in honor of Chita Rivera (center) was hosted by gossip columnist Liz Smith (left) and The Visit producer Edgar Bronfman Jr.
(© David Gordon)

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