Daryl Roth, Jerry Mitchell at Jerry Mitchell Honored with Mr. Abbott Award! Photo
The award was presented at a gala event at B.B. King on May 13 with four-time Tony Award-winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein, a frequent collaborator of Jerry Mitchell (and bookwriter of Kinky Boots), to emcee a tribute written by six-time Emmy Award winner Bruce Vilanch. Grammy Award-winner Cyndi Lauper, who wrote the music & lyrics for Kinky Boots, introduced a number from Kinky Boots included in the tribute. Director Jack O'Brien presented Mr. Mitchell with the award. Check out full photo coverage from the festivities below!
Date Taken: May 14, 2013
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Daryl Roth poses at The 79th Annual Tony Awards Meet The Nominees Press Event At Sofitel New York at Sofitel New York on May 14, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/Getty Images)
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