Photo Coverage: 2010 World Science Festival Honors Stephen Hawking

Yesterday June 2, Lincoln Center hosted the opening of the 2010 World Science Festival at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The event united singers, dancers, actors, and scientists on stage in a salute to the world of science. The night specifically honored physicist Stephen Hawking for his achievements in the scientific field. Stephen Hawking is best known for his revolutionary breakthroughs on black holes in the universe. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the opening gala below.

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Physicist Stephen Hawking

Singer/actress Rebecca Luker

St Lukes Boys Choir salutes Physicist Stephen Hawking

Singer/actor Danny Burstein

Dancers Tiler Peck and David Hallberg

Dancers Tiler Peck and David Hallberg

Yo-Yo Ma performs with the Silk Road Ensemble and vocalist Emalie Savoy

James B. Hartle 

Singer/actress Kelli O'Hara

Singer/actor Danny Burstein

Actor Alan Alda

Musician Yo-Yo Ma 

Physicist Stephen Hawking