Guests in attendance included Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ari'el Stachel, Justin Paul, Amber Gray, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and more!
The Public Theater hosted its 2021 gala, with the final performance of Merry Wives, last night, September 20.
BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos below!
Guests in attendance included Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Steve Earle, David Harbour, Jane Krakowski, Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Jenn Colella, Steve Madden, F. Murray Abraham, Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Rachel Dratch, Tim Blake Nelson, Conrad Ricamora, Amber Gray, Yael "Yaya" Reich, Ari'el Stachel, Kiki Layne, Noma Dumezweni, Nikki M. James, Suzan-Lori Parks, Gideon Glick, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Krysta Rodriguez, Ana Villafañe, Jessica Vosk, Gail Papp, David Rockwell, and Speaker Corey Johnson.
The gala honored Founder and former Artistic Director, Joe Papp, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this past June. Joe was a champion of New York and believed fiercely in theater created of, by, and for all people. We are proud to celebrate the return of live performances at The Delacorte Theater by honoring his life and legacy.
Additionally, they honored Public Theater Community Member, Vivian Jett Brown, with an inaugural Annual Community Leadership Award.
The Annual Community Leadership Award recognizes a member of The Public Theater who has provided exemplary service to their community by establishing meaningful relationships and enhancing the lives of their neighbors. The recipient opens sustainable pathways for all New Yorkers to express their creative power, embodying the belief that culture belongs to everyone. Their leadership leaves lasting impact on their community, The Public Theater, and the city of New York.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski

Arielle Tepper, Saheem Ali, Mandy Hackett

Arielle Tepper, Saheem Ali, Mandy Hackett

Vivian Jett Brown

Vivian Jett Brown
Theresa Middleton, James Brown, Vivian Jett Brown, Laurie Woolery, Emily Knapp, and Pablo Basulto

Rev. William H. Critzman, Patrick Willingham, Arielle Tepper, Laurie Eustis, Oskar Eustis

Patrick Willingham, Rev. William H. Critzman

Patrick Willingham, Rev. William H. Critzman

Oskar Eustis, Arielle Tepper, Patrick Willingham

Oskar Eustis, Arielle Tepper, Patrick Willingham

Suzan-Lori Parks, Christian Konopka

Suzan-Lori Parks, Christian Konopka

Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka

Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka

Your Queens

Sarin Monae West, Zonya Love

Sarin Monae West, Zonya Love

Amber Gray, Yael "Yaya" Reich

Amber Gray, Yael "Yaya" Reich

Amber Gray, Yael "Yaya" Reich, Eva Noblezada, Reeve Carney

Jenn Colella, Mo Mullen

Jenn Colella, Mo Mullen

Tim Blake Nelson, Lisa Benavides

Tim Blake Nelson, Lisa Benavides

Jessica Vosk, Michael DiLiberto

Corey Johnson and guest
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