Best in Shows, a star-studded cabaret evening benefitting the Humane Society of New York, was held last night at Feinstein's/ 54 Below. Tom Viola, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, was awarded the Humane Society of New York's Sandy Fund Award, in recognition of his deep concern and support of the needs of rescued animals, presented by Tony Award-winning actress and animal rights champion Bernadette Peters.
The third annual Best in Shows will be presented by Dorothy and Bill Berloni with music direction by Seth Rudetsky. Performers included: Farah Alvin, Eden Espinosa, Zak Resnick, Charles Strouse, Liam Forde, Marissa Miller, Elizabeth Ann Berg, Orfeh, Shanice Williams, Capathia Jenkins, Gabriella Pizzolo, Margo Seibert and Lilla Crawford.
The Humane Society of New York has been a presence in New York City for over 100 years, caring for animals in need when illness, injury or homelessness strikes. Founded In 1904 to protect the city's horses against abuse, the Society soon expanded to include a free medical clinic and adoption center for cats and dogs. Today the Humane Society of New York's hospital and Vladimir Horowitz and Wanda Toscanini Horowitz Adoption Center help more than 38,000 animals annually.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy


BEST IN SHOWS Honors Tom Viola

Seth Rudetsky and Bill Berloni

Elizabeth Ann Berg, Marissa Miller and Liam Forde

Orfeh

Orfeh

Tom Viola and Bernadette Peters

Charles Strouse and Seth Rudetsky

Zak Resnick and Orfeh

Tom Viola and Bernadette Peters

Charles Strouse and Lilla Crawford

Bernadette Peters and Tom Viola

Richard Jay-Alexander, Bernadette Peters and Tom Viola

Capathia Jenkins and Richard Jay-Alexander

Gabriella Pizzolo and Bill Berloni

Elizabeth Ann Berg, Liam Forde, Richard Jay-Alexander and Marissa Miller

Seth Rudetsky and Lilla Crawford

Seth Rudetsky, Lilla Crawford and Richard Jay-Alexander
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