Temple Theaters to Host Staged Readings of LUCKY GUY, 1/22-24
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 15, 2016
Temple Theaters, with support from the George and Joy Abbott Center for Musical Theater, presents Lucky Guy: A Staged Reading, January 22-24 in the Randall Theater. Written by Willard Beckham, Lucky Guy is the tale of a singing cowboy who has the chance to become a star. The reading, starring Patrick Bishop and Rebecca Joy, is directed by Maggie Anderson and Dann Dunn, with musical direction by Gina Giachero.
Tony Nominee Andrew Rannells to Host SDCF's 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Honoring James Lapine
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 29, 2015
DC Foundation is pleased to announce that Andrew Rannells will host the "Mr. Abbott" Award Gala honoring James Lapine on Monday, October 19, 2015. The event will include special performances by Bernadette Peters, Christine Ebersole, Christian Borle, and Marin Mazzie with appearances by Stephen Sondheim, William Finn, and others. Directed by Leigh Silverman, the "Mr. Abbott" Award Gala will take place at Stage 48 (605 West 48th Street). The event will begin at 6:30 p.m.
FREEZE FRAME: Jack O'Brien Presents the Mr. Abbott Award to Jerry Mitchell
by Walter McBride
- May 14, 2013
Acclaimed Tony Award winning Director/Choreographer Jerry Mitchell, whose smash hit musical Kinky Boots just received a whopping 13 Tony Award-nominations, was just honored with the 2013 "Mr. Abbott" Award for his outstanding artistry and creativity and breadth of his thirty-year career.
Photo Coverage: Jerry Mitchell Honored with Mr. Abbott Award!
by Walter McBride
- May 14, 2013
The award was presented at a gala event at B.B. King on May 13 with four-time Tony Award-winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein, a frequent collaborator of Jerry Mitchell (and bookwriter of Kinky Boots), to emcee a tribute written by six-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch. Grammy Award-winner Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the music & lyrics for Kinky Boots, introduced a number from Kinky Boots included in the tribute. Director Jack O'Brien presented Mr. Mitchell with the award. Check out full photo coverage from the festivities below!
Jay Harris Wins George Abbott Award; Ceremony Set for April 2
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 2, 2012
The George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts will be presented to commercial theater producer Jay H. Harris, a member of The League of American Theaters and Producers who served on the Board of Directors of the Carbonell Awards from 2001-2008, including two terms as president, during which time he was instrumental in rising the profile of the awards and designing its current voting structure.
Jay Harris Wins George Abbott Award; Ceremony Set for April 2
by James T Harding
- Mar 20, 2012
The George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts will be presented to commercial theater producer Jay H. Harris, a member of The League of American Theaters and Producers who served on the Board of Directors of the Carbonell Awards from 2001-2008, including two terms as president, during which time he was instrumental in rising the profile of the awards and designing its current voting structure.
York Honors George S. Irving With Oscar Hammerstein Award 12/8
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 8, 2008
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) will honor Tony? Award-winner George S. Irving with the 17th Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre Monday, December 8th.
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