The rising musical theater writers were presented with a $100,000 prize.
Lyricist Daniel Maté (The Trouble With Doug) and librettist Alan Gordon (The Usual) received 2013 Kleban Prizes for Musical Theatre on Monday, June 24 at a ceremony held at ASCAP. The talented writers were presented with a $100,000 award by judges Sean Hartley, Henry Krieger, and Michele Pawk. Check out photos from the cocktail party in the gallery below.
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Kleban Prize winners Daniel Maté and Alan Gordon.
(© David Gordon)

Maté and Gordon with the Kleban Prize board of directors: Maury Yeston, Sheldon Harnick, Elliot H. Brown, Richard Maltby, Jr., and Richard Terrano.
(© David Gordon)

Maté and Gordon with the Kelban Prize judges: Sean Hartley, Michele Pawk, and Henry Krieger.
(© David Gordon)

Maté with his performers for the evening: Grace McLean, Will Aronson, and Bob Stillman.
(© David Gordon)

Gordon with his performers for the evening: Jillian Louis, Joy Son, Jonathan Rayson, and Tara Novie.
(© David Gordon)