On Monday night, the annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards were held at the Manhattan Center. Nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune received the first Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award.
The beautiful Brooke Shields, star of the hit NBC series Lipstick Jungle, was on hand to present Tune with the award.
In the Heights star Karen Olivo (left), who was named Best Female Dancer on Broadway, had co-star Janet Dacal on hand for moral support.
Spencer Liff was named Best Male Dancer on Broadway for his astounding work in Cry-Baby.
The evening’s special guests included Tony winners Priscilla Lopez and Harold Prince, with singer Anna Bergman.
The multi-talented Karen Mason, who recently took over the role of Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray, was also at the event.
Here are two ladies who truly deserve to be called living legends: MGM film star Jane Powell and Tony winner Liliane Montevecchi.
The wonderful Broadway star Carol Lawrence and composer Billy Goldenberg were among the attendees.
Talk about a pair of old pros: Here are Lee Roy Reams, soon to star in the St. Louis Muny’s production of The Producers, with the ageless Marge Champion.
The same night, New World Stages hosted the Fidelity FutureStage Finale, featuring works by young playwrights. The Country Girl‘s Peter Gallagher was on hand to host the event.
The evening’s special guests include the fabulous Mamie Gummer, currently starring on Broadway in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.
Grease‘s leading lady, Laura Osnes, was on hand to watch the youngsters in action.
John Leguizamo, who’s scheduled to return to Broadway this season in David Mamet’s American Buffalo, was another celebrity guest.
Four-time Oscar nominee and stage star Marsha Mason is a welcome addition to any event.
Finally, here’s one of Hollywood and Broadway’s hottest couples, Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy.
