Johnny Mercer Foundation Award Gala

The 2nd Annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Award Gala pays tribute to Broadway composer Cy Coleman. For over five decades, Coleman has brought musical magic to the worlds of theater, television and film. In recognition of his amazing achievements as composer, lyricist, writer, arranger, musical director, producer and director, The Johnny Mercer Foundation will honor him with a special award at their second annual gala.

The legendary Margaret Whiting, President of the foundation, and her husband, Jack Wrangler, Creative Director of the foundation, are organizing a star-studded salute to the man of whom critic Clive Barnes said “Cy Coleman is a permanent gem in Broadway’s musical crown”. The evening will feature special performances by the incomparable Tony Bennett, Broadway veterans Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach, Adam Guettel, Charles Strouse, Kathie Lee Gifford and The “Accentuate The Positive” Kids, and other stars of stage and screen.

For the gala, Wrangler will turn the already gleaming Rainbow Room in to a dazzling gold and white fantasyland to serve as the perfect backdrop for Broadway’s and Hollywood’s most glittering stars. The highlights of the evening include: a Spring fashion show by couture designer Donald Deal, whose elegant creations are worn by stars and socialites alike. Deal will set the show to a Johnny Mercer score; sneak peeks at upcoming Broadway musicals performed by their composers including Adam Guettel (The Light in the Piazza) and Charles Strouse performing a selection from Marty.

Schedule for the Evening

Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and awards tribute at 8:00 p.m.
Entertainment and fashion show at 9:15 p.m.
Dancing to follow.

Priority VIP tables are $10,000 and $12,000. $25,000. Individual tickets are $750 per person.