Additionally, honors were presented to scenic designer John Lee Beatty for nearly four decades of acclaimed work, the New York City Center Encores! series for their efforts in reviving not-often-produced theater, and Soho Rep for its daring work.
On hand to celebrate were Vanya cast members Sigourney Weaver, David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, Billy Magnussen, and Shalita Grant, as well as Matilda stars Bertie Carvel, Lesli Margherita, Lauren Ward, and director Matthew Warchus. Downtown theater artist Young Jean Lee presented Soho Rep’s Award to Artistic Director Sarah Benson, while playwright/actor Charles Busch and Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization President Ted Chapin paid tribute to the Encores! series. Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow introduced Beatty’s honor.
Check out photos from the gathering in the gallery below.
David Hyde Pierce, Kristine Nielsen, and Sigourney Weaver are the stars of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.(© David Gordon)
Sigourney Weaver smiles alongside her costars, Shalita Grant and Billy Magnussen.(© David Gordon)
Matilda stars Bertie Carvel, Lesli Margherita, Lauren Ward, and director Matthew Warchus are on hand to celebrate their show.(© David Gordon)
Playwright/actor Charles Busch helped present an honor to New York City Center Encores!(© David Gordon)
Cinderella stars Peter Bartlett and Harriet Harris hosted the ceremony.(© David Gordon)
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike playwright Christopher Durang takes the stage to accept his award.(© David Gordon)
Tim Minchin talks about the process of creating Matilda.(© David Gordon)
Dennis Kelly thanks the assembled crowd for his award for Matilda.(© David Gordon)
Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow introduces John Lee Beatty.(© David Gordon)
Scenic designer John Lee Beatty discusses his long and varied career.(© David Gordon)
Playwright/performer Young Jean Lee presents an award to Soho Rep.(© David Gordon)
Soho Rep Artistic Director Sarah Benson accepts an award on the company’s behalf.(© David Gordon)
Ted Chapin accepts the honor on behalf of New York City Center Encores!(© David Gordon)
