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Edward Norton, Ty Burrell, Laura Linney, and More at Signature Theatre Gala

The off-Broadway mainstay held its annual celebration on April 18.

Edward Norton and Suzan-Lori Parks walk the red carpet at Signature Theatre.
Edward Norton and Suzan-Lori Parks walk the red carpet at Signature Theatre.
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Signature Theatre held its annual gala on April 18. The event, held at Pershing Square Signature Center, celebrated Signature’s 25th anniversary and honored founding artistic director James Houghton’s leadership of the company on the occasion of his final season as artistic director.

Laura Linney steps out in support of Signature Theatre.
Laura Linney steps out in support of Signature Theatre.
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The celebratory evening featured highlights from Signature’s first 25 years, including music, live performance, and video, with Signature’s board chairman Edward Norton (Birdman), alumnus Ty Burrell (Modern Family), playwrights in residence, and many more.

Holly and Ty Burrell are proud supporters of Signature Theatre.
Holly and Ty Burrell are proud supporters of Signature Theatre.
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Under Houghton’s leadership Signature Theatre launched three distinct residency programs; produced more than 100 plays; built the Pershing Square Signature Center; created the Signature Ticket Initiative, designed to create accessibility to theater for all; and became the first New York City recipient of the Regional Theater Tony Award.

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a Residency 5 playwright at Signature Theatre.
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is a Residency 5 playwright at Signature Theatre.
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Paige Evans will succeed Houghton as the artistic director of Signature Theatre, effective July 1, 2016.

Will Eno and Maria Dizzia arrive for Signature Theatre's gala.
Will Eno and Maria Dizzia arrive for Signature Theatre's gala.
(© Tricia Baron)