Photo Coverage: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala!

The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons was honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.). Ms. Parsons, who appeared last fall at La MaMa in Marco Calvani's play THINGS OF THIS WORLD directed by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Swords, who served as a member of the La MaMa Board for 25 years, wascelebrated at the event by personal and video tributes from playwrights Warren Leight and Mr. LaBute.

BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out full coverage below!

The evening's performances included an excerpt from Andre Serban's and Liz Swados's TROJAN WOMEN, one of the most renowned productions in La MaMa's first half-century; and a live collaborative performance across distance with HIP HOP RE-EDUCATION PROJECT in New York joined via satellite with traditional Korean drummers in Seoul.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

La Mama Celebrates 51 Gala honoring Estelle Parsons & Peter Swords

La Mama Celebrates 51

Mia Yoo

Rosie Mendez

Lisa Kron

Stephanie 'ThaOracle' Herrera

Allen Bromberger

Byronn Bain

Frank Carucci

Peter Swords & Frank Carucci

Peter Swords

Al Pacino pays Tribute to Estelle Parsons

Roseanne Barr Greeting for Estelle Parsons

Edward Albee

Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee

Estelle Parsons, Edward Albee & Lisa Kron

Estelle Parsons & Edward Albee

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Kathryn Grody

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin & Kathryn Grody

Carmelita Tropicana

Carmelita Tropicana & Lisa Kron

Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel

Estelle Parsons

Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel

Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel

Lance Gries & Esstelle Parsons

Accordionist Bill Schimmel, Estelle Parsons & Lance Gries

Lance Gries, Estelle Parsons & Accordionist Bill Schimmel

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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