La MaMa just honored film producer Joy Tomchin for her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ communities; Donn Russell for his commitment to and support of nontraditional theatre; and Roberta Uno for her leadership in philanthropy and cultural diversity at the annual La MaMa Gala, last night at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.).
Hosted by Honorary Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, the event included appearances and performances by Pua Ali'i 'Ilima o Nuioka (Hula Halau), Joey Arias, Justin Vivian Bond, Bridget Everett, and Rufus Wainwright. Tony Award-winnerScott Wittman (HAIRSPRAY) directed the evening's entertainment.
La MaMa is now celebrating its 54th season of diverse and innovative work by artists from around the globe; proceeds from the Gala will benefit the theater's various programs and productions.
For more information visit www.lamama.org.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Artistic Director Mia Yoo

Artistic Director Mia Yoo

Board President Frank Carucci

Board President Frank Carucci

Board President Frank Carucci

Gala Co-Chair Jennifer Ortega

Gala Co-Chair Jennifer Ortega

Janani Blasubramanian and Alok Vaid-Menon

Janani Blasubramanian and Alok Vaid-Menon

Lois Weaver and Joy Tomchin

Joy Tomchin

Joy Tomchin

Matt Kanelos and John Kelly

Matt Kanelos and John Kelly

Donn Russell

Donn Russell

Donn Russell

Donn Russell

Donn Russell


Matt Ray and Justin Vivian Bond

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett

Kathleen Guzman

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker and Rufus Wainwright
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