Drama League to Honor CBS' THE GOOD WIFE at Annual Gala

The Drama League will recognize the CBS Television series "The Good Wife" as its 2015 Arts Ally in recognition of Executive Producers Robert and Michelle King and Casting Director Mark Saks, whose enthusiastic support of the Broadway community and its artists have immeasurably benefited both the television and theater industries.

31st Annual Musical Celebration of Broadway celebrating the legendary James Earl Jones, to be held on Monday evening, February 2, 2015 at the famed Pierre Hotel (2 East 61st Street).

"CBS's dedication to the New York theater community is unrivaled, as reflected in 'The Good Wife,' which is abundantly filled with top-tier theater talent including our friends Alan Cumming, Drama League Advisory Council Member Mary Beth Peil, Nathan Lane, David Hyde Pierce, Steven Pasquale, Christine Baranski, Chris Noth and dozens more," stated Drama League Executive Director Gabriel Shanks. "I am humbled to see so many UNSUNG heroes on Broadway - individuals, companies, colleagues and supporters who are not always a visible part of the theatre community, but who make significant unheralded contributions to its continued success. 'The Good Wife,' Mr. Saks, and Mr. and Mrs. King are emblematic of that success, allies in the truest sense of the word."

The Musical Celebration of Broadway Honoring James Earl Jones will raise funds to support the educational training programs of The Drama League Directors Project. The award-winning initiative, which began in 1982 and whose alumni now number over 300, has been instrumental in launching the careers of Tony Award winners Diane Paulus (Finding Neverland), Pam MacKinnon (A Delicate Balance, The Heidi Chronicles), John Rando (On The Town), Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), and award winners Mark Brokaw, Rachel Chavkin, and Alex Timbers, to name but a few.

The black-tie gala, which features dozens of stars from Hollywood and Broadway in a one-night-only musical tribute inspired by Mr. Jones' career in theater, film and television, supports The Drama League's educational initiatives for promising young artists. Tickets are available by calling (212) 244-9494.