Broadway's Phil Smith and Bob Wankel to Be Honored as 'Living Landmarks'; Brian Stokes Mitchell to Perform

The New York Landmarks Conservancy will host its 22nd Living Landmarks Celebration on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at The Plaza at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, New York City. BroadwayWorld has learned that among this year's honorees are Broadway impresarios Phil Smith and Bob Wankel. Not only that, but special presenters also include Bernadette Peters and Joel Grey, with Brian Stokes Mitchell slated to perform.

Also being honored are financier and Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone, business executives and philanthropists Brooke and Daniel Neidich, Stem Cell Foundation pioneer Susan Solomon, and Bard Graduate Center founder Susan Weber.

This year's Living Landmarks celebration will also recognize the 50th anniversary of the ground-breaking New York City Landmarks Law.

Hosted by Living Landmark Paul Binder, the celebration will include music provided by Living Landmark Peter Duchin and his Orchestra. Living Landmarks Daryl and Jordan Roth are Honorary Co-Chairs for the evening. Timothy Cardinal Dolan is also among the special presenters.

Guests in attendance will include: Brook & Roger Berlin * Susan R. Cullman & John Kirby * Clive Davis * Carole Bailey French & John French III * Barbara Goldsmith * Barbara & Ray Kelly * Sirio Maccioni * Mary McFadden * Dina Merrill & Ted Hartley * Pat & John Rosenwald * Amy & Howard Rubenstein * Scott Rudin * Dame Jillian Sackler * Alex & Gregory Soros * Elizabeth Stribling & Guy Robinson * Barbara & Donald Tober * Sue Ann Weinberg... and many more.

The New York Landmarks Conservancy honors distinguished New Yorkers from all professions as "Living Landmarks" for their contributions to the City. The Landmarks Conservancy is dedicated to celebrating, preserving and protecting the iconic buildings and diverse neighborhoods that define this vibrant and extraordinary City. The Conservancy is the only private organization that provides both financial and technical support in this effort. Since it was founded more than 40 years ago, it has loaned and granted over $40 million to help people save their homes and communities including cultural, religious and social institutions. These grants and loans have in turn mobilized more than $1 billion in 1,550 renovation projects throughout New York providing much-needed economic stimulus and supporting local jobs. No other group is engaged in such a hands-on way in sustaining the City's rich architectural heritage. The Conservancy's work generates employment, promotes tourism, and enhances the quality of life for all New Yorkers. Visit www.nylandmarks.org for more information.