Jeff Daniels, Sharif El-Gamal, Nancy Malone & Winette Jackson to be Honored at 2016 Stella by Starlight Gala

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting announced today that the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala will be held on June 13 at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. This year's honorees include actor Jeff Daniels (Group Theater Award), the late director Nancy Malone (The Stella Adler Leading Lady Award), real estate developer Sharif El-Gamal (Stella Adler Corporate Award) and New York City Department of Correction Deputy Commissioner of Youthful Offender and Young Adult Programming Winette Jackson (Harold Clurman Spirit Award).

Over the years, the Stella by Starlight Gala has honored some of the most distinguished artists in the entertainment and media industries. They have included Ethan Hawke, Kate Mulgrew, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg,Harry Belafonte, Rosie Perez, Warren Beatty, Liza Minelli, Martin Sheen, Annette Bening, Tony Kushner,Stephen Sondheim, George Takei, Suzanne Shank, Pamela J. Newman, Masa Tanaka, Katsumi Hatao, the lateElaine Stritch and the late Ruby Dee as well as other key entertainment, theatrical and business leaders.

Proceeds from the 11th annual gala will benefit the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's programs, including its Outreach Division, which serves many underprivileged populations including inmates at Rikers Island.