Chet Walker , Ray Cullom (Exec Director, Queens Theatre) , Stephen Schwartz at Chita Rivera et al. at Queens Theatre HEAT WAVE Opening Night Gala Photo
The stars were shining, including Chita Rivera, Marge Champion, Stephen Schwartz and more, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wednesday evening when Queens Theatre hosted its 2012 Gala Fundraiser, a star-studded celebration of the world premiere of HEAT WAVE: THE Jack Cole PROJECT, a new musical homage to legendary stage and screen choreographer Jack Cole. The event raised more than $150,000 for the theatre and its programs, including its educational and outreach programs that bring theatre and the arts to public school students. See photos from the gala below!
Date Taken: May 15, 2012
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