Lindsay Mendez, Andy Karl, Jarrod Spector & More Join BROADWAY SALUTES Lineup

The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) are pleased to announce that special guest performers Andy Karl, Jarrod Spector, Lindsay Mendez and Adam Heller will join the sixth annual Broadway Salutes event on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014. They will perform a song from three shows that opened the year Broadway Salutes honorees entered the business. Four-time Tony Award winning playwright and actor Harvey Fierstein is the host. This public celebration honors the countless professionals who have made Broadway great. In this industry-wide celebration, theatre professionals will receive special recognition for having worked 25, 35, and 50+ years on Broadway. Directed by Marc Bruni (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), Broadway Salutes will take place at Anita's Way, the public space next to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (West 42nd to West 43rd Streets- between Sixth Avenue and Broadway) located in the heart of the theatre district. The event will begin at 3:30PM with red carpet arrivals, and the public ceremony begins at 4:00PM.

Broadway Salutes honors a wide-range of theatre professions - including stagehands, actors, producers, managers, theatre owners, press agents, ushers, agents, make-up artists, dressers, designers, directors, choreographers, musicians, casting agents, ticket sellers and more - who have dedicated their careers to the Broadway industry.

Broadway contributes nearly 12 billion dollars to NYC's economy, supports an estimated 87,000 full-time equivalent jobs and generates $500 Million in NYC taxes.

"Not everyone who creates a Broadway show gets to take a bow. In fact the great majority of Broadway's magic makers can be found backstage, or in the box office, the orchestra pit, or in one of the hundreds of offices surrounding Times Square. These wonderful theater professionals have devoted their lives to the theater. Broadway Salutes is a chance to celebrate their achievements and dedication, " said Harvey Fierstein, Broadway Salutes host.

Broadway Salutes brings the theatrical community together to honor individuals for their many years of service to our industry. Every year, we acknowledge the people who work behind the scenes and on stage, recognizing the incredible talent of our dedicated colleagues. It is their hard work that provides countless hours of entertainment to both tourists and New Yorkers, and acts as a significant source of revenue to the New York City economy. We are proud to honor those who make our Broadway community extraordinary." Co-chairs Jessica R. Jenen (League) and Lawrence Paone (COBUG),

The Broadway Salutes committee is comprised of: Peter Attanasio, Jr. (Local 751), Bruce Cohen (Producer), Theresa Couture (Local 802 AFM), Tony DePaulo (IA), Hal Goldberg (Jujamcyn), Jessica R. Jenen (Producer), Nick Kaledin (ATPAM), Jason Laks (The Broadway League), Aaron Lustbader (General Manager), Caitlin McConnell (Local USA 829), Carl Mulert (Local USA 829), Elizabeth Nelson (SDC), John O'Boyle (Producer), Lawrence Paone (Local 751), Laura Penn (SDC), Eva Price (Producer), Paige Price (AEA), Danielle Saks (General Manager), Mark Schweppe (Shubert Organization), Florie Seery (General Manager), John Seid (Local 306), Charlotte St. Martin (The Broadway League), David Turner (General Manager), Patricia White (Local 764), and Barbara Wolkoff (SDC).