Westchester Broadway Theatre Hosts Cab Calloway Lifetime Acheivement Awards, 11/24

On Tuesday, November 24, 2009, The Westchester Broadway Theatre will be hosting the Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards. Cab Calloway was a resident of Elmsford, N.Y. for approximately 34 years. His career spanned over six decades and was highlighted by his work on stage, film, television and in the recording industry. The Cab Calloway Lifetime Achievement Awards are meant to honor his commitment to excellence in the performing arts as well as his dedication and support for young, rising talent. It is an honor that the award bears his name.

The recipients are recognized for their body of work, dedication and contribution to some aspect of the performing arts in Westchester County. Given to performers, educators, entrepreneurs, technicians, designers, producers, directors, choreographers, composers, librettists, conductors, actors, dancers, mentors or even individuals who, through their continuous support, have had a positive effect on some aspect of the performing arts in Westchester. Recipients are chosen by an advisory panel from names submitted by any of the following: The Cab Calloway Foundation, previous recipients of the award, or individuals who know a person worthy of the honor. The awards were established by George Puello in 2001.

The special guest presenter will be Cecelia (Ce Ce) Calloway. She currently fronts The Cab Calloway Orchestra. Guest appearances by; Cecilia Calloway and The Cab Calloway Combo with Dancing sensation, Lisa LaTouche, The PMT Divas: Jeanne McCabe, Paulette Oliva, Elise Godfrey and Chris Jamison. The Pleasantville High School Jazz Band, The Clock Tower Players, The Lighthouse Youth Ensemble and much more. Also featuring selections from George Puello's new musical, Cleopatra. The Musical director is George Croom.

A portion of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Cab Calloway Foundation, which is currently in negotiations to purchase back Cab Calloway's house in Elmsford, where he lived for over thirty years. The house is rich in History and served as the "beehive" of creativity for such musical luminaries as Count Basie. It is the hope of the foundation to restore the house and have it serve as a point of interest in NY complete with an educational and research center. As well, some proceeds will benefit individual charities chosen by each recipient.

THE 2009 HONOREES ARE:

Dr. DONALD ANTONECCHIA
Superintendent of the Pleasantville Union Free School District. He is a longtime supporter of the Performing Arts in the Pleasantville Schools, Saw Mill Summer Theatre and the Westchester Dreamcoats. His Dedication to the Arts in the Pleasantville Schools has resulted in one of the most respected programs in the state of New York and beyond.

CAGLE McDONALD and JOHN McDONALD
Cagle founded and ran the Performing Arts Center, Cagle & Company Arts Warehouse in Dobbs Ferry until 2006. She is presently the Artistic Director of the Clock Tower Players, at the Irvington Town Hall Theatre. This inspired teacher/director/producer has directed and produced numerous shows in the County. Her career as an actress includes stage, film and television credits. John McDonald is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon's School of Drama. With many Broadway and off-Broadway credits, he is known to many for his portrayal of Dr. Frank Grant on ABC-TV's All My Children and Lt. Art Hindman on Loving. The thrust of their work is developing young talent in the area.

PAT SHAW
A long time Westchester actress, producer, former PMT board member and "hoofer", is presently a Las Vegas resident. Pat has appeared as Dolly Levi, Mama Rose, Adelaide, Mame, Yente, and Mrs., Mullens, to name a few. She was the Associate Producer at The Theatre Place and appeared at Mahopac Farm Playhouse, as well as was a renowned choreographer and a vital member of pmt's board in the 1980's and 1990's. She produced some 25 major musicals.

John Banks, EdD
Is the Director of the Performing Arts, K-12, in the Briarcliff School District. His great skills as a Conductor have earned his choirs their gold medals at NYSSMA and he actively supports an award winning musical theatre program at the Briarcliff High School.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL (914) 592-2268 X 805

DOORS OPEN FOR DINNER AT 6:00 PM CEREMONY AND ENTERTAINMENT 7:3OPM

TICKET PRICE: ARENA SEATS - $50.00
INCLUDES: COMPLETE DINNER, SHOW, TAX AND GRATUITY (ON MEAL PORTION)
LUXURY BOXES - $60.00 (six person minimum)
INCLUDES: PRIVATE BOX SEAT, HOT AND COLD HORS DOUVRES, DINNER, SHOW, TAX AND GRATUITY (ON MEAL PORTION)

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 914-592-2222
ALL TICKETS WILL BE HELD AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR PICK UP ON MONDAY.
*A TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION MAY BE MADE THAT EVENING TO THE CHARITY DESIGNATED BY EACH HONOREE