The Huntington Theatre Company will honor Broadway director Kenny Leon and Bank of America, the organization's Education and Access Partner, this Sunday, April 25, 2010 at its Spotlight Spectacular! annual gala benefit. Leon and Bank of America will receive The Wimberly Award, the Huntington's highest honor.
Leon's relationship with the Huntington dates back to 1993 and includes seven productions, most recently September 2009's acclaimed Fences and February/March 2010's record-breaking Stick Fly. He will open a Broadway production of August Wilson's Fences starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award winner Viola Davis on Monday, April 26. Bank of America's generous and longstanding investment in the Huntington supports the organization's nationally recognized, award-winning programs that reach more than 20,000 students and adults annually through unique education and accessibility programs.Held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and Towers, the event raises money to support the programs of the Huntington, including its award-winning Youth, Education, and Community initiatives. It will feature entertainment by Broadway and television star Jasmine Guy, best known for her roles as Whitley on "The Cosby Show" spin-off "A Different World," as well as Velma Kelly in Chicago and Rizzo in Grease on Broadway, and music by three-time Boston Music Award-winning band Eye 2 Eye, named Boston's Best Band by the Improper Bostonian.Videos