Photo Coverage: National Arts Club Honors Jones & LaChanze

Sarah Jones and LaChanze were honored by The National Arts Club in New York on June 5th.

Jones recently was chosen as the recipient of a Special Tony Award for writing and starring in the one-woman show Bridge & Tunnel, in which she plays a mosaic of ethnically diverse women. Her previous works include Waking the American Dream, Women Can't Wait and Surface Transit. LaChanze is currently Tony-nominated for her role of Celie in The Color Purple; she was previously nominated for her work in Once On This Island. Other Broadway credits include Ragtime and Company.

"The National Arts Club is a private club whose membership is dedicated to furthering art and artists in America. We accomplish this by fostering educational programs and awards, while creating opportunities for artists to connect," states the organization's website. Visit www.nationalartsclub.org for more information.

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.