Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!
By: Walter McBride Oct. 21, 2015
Acclaimed Director James Lapine was honored with the 2015 "Mr. Abbott" Award for the outstanding artistry and creativity of his forty-year (and counting) career on Monday night, October 19th.
The Award was presented at a gala event on October 19 at Stage 48 in NYC. Chairing the "Mr. Abbott" Award Committee was Jordan Roth, Vanessa L. Williams, Leigh Silverman, and Dan Knechtges with honorary chair Stephen Sondheim. Proceeds from this gala event benefit Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation.
The "Mr. Abbott" Award, presented through SDCF by a committee of directors and choreographers to one of their peers, is named in honor of renowned director George Abbott and is presented in recognition of lifetime achievement. Past recipients of the award include Harold Prince, Bob Fosse, Mike Nichols, Agnes de Mille, Michael Bennet, Gene Saks, Tommy Tune, Arvin Brown, Trevor Nunn, Jerry Zaks, Gordon Davidson, Lloyd Richards, Garson Kanin, Graciela Daniele, Susan Stroman, Jack O'Brien, Lynne Meadow, Kathleen & Rob Marshall, Daniel Sullivan, Donald Saddler, George C. Wolfe, and Jerry Mitchell.
BroadwayWorld was on the scene with some behind the scenes photos of the atmosphere and some of the amazing presenters at the event. Check them out below.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
The 'Mr. Abbott' Award honors James Lapine
Atmosphere
Cake and atmosphere
The Award
David Turner, Christine Ebersole, Jenni Barber, Megan Loughran and Alysha Umphress
David Turner and Christine Ebersole
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle
Bernadette Peters and Dan Knechtges
Stephen Sondheim and Bernadette Peters
Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells and Dan Knechtges
Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells and Dan Knechtges
James Lapine , Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and Andrew Rannells
Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine
Bernadette Peters and Dan Knechtges
Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine
Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine
Andrew Rannells and James Lapine
Dan Knechtges and Leigh Silverman
Sarah Kernochan and James Lapine
James Lapine and wife Sarah Kernochan
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine, Michael Wilson and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt
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