CSC's Star-Studded Quiz Show to Honor Caldwell

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, will present its 2007 Annual Benefit Gala and third annual Quiz Show on Monday, May 14, this year honoring the legendary actress and four-time Tony Award winner Zoe Caldwell, with Christopher Plummer serving as Honorary Chair and John Turturro and Katherine Borowitz as Hosts. The event will reunite the entire cast of Yasmina Reza's A Spanish Play for the Quiz Show, including Ms. Borowitz, as well as Linda Emond, Denis O'Hare, and Larry Pine. Acclaimed actor Michael Cumpsty will participate as well.

A cocktail reception and exclusive silent auction, featuring unique and priceless items, will be followed by a festive dinner and the quiz show, in which the audience will play and compete for prizes. The evening will also feature a tribute to Ms. Caldwell featuring all of the above renowned and award-winning theatre artists.

The event will be held at Bridgewaters at the South Street Seaport (11 Fulton Street) on Monday, May 14 beginning at 6:45 pm.  Individual tickets begin at $400.  For more information regarding table or ticket purchases, please contact Todd Rosen, Director of Development, at CSC at (212) 677-4210 (ext 12) or via e-mail at todd.rosen@classicstage.org.

Photo of Zoe Caldwell by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.