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Photo Coverage: 2010 World Science Festival Honors Stephen Hawking

By: Jun. 03, 2010
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Yesterday June 2, Lincoln Center hosted the opening of the 2010 World Science Festival at Alice Tully Hall in New York City. The event united singers, dancers, actors, and scientists on stage in a salute to the world of science. The night specifically honored physicist Stephen Hawking for his achievements in the scientific field. Stephen Hawking is best known for his revolutionary breakthroughs on black holes in the universe. BroadwayWorld brings coverage of the opening gala below.

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Physicist Stephen Hawking

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Singer/actress Rebecca Luker

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St Lukes Boys Choir salutes Physicist Stephen Hawking

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Singer/actor Danny Burstein

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Dancers Tiler Peck and David Hallberg

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Dancers Tiler Peck and David Hallberg

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Yo-Yo Ma performs with the Silk Road Ensemble and vocalist Emalie Savoy

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James B. Hartle 

Photo Coverage: 2010 World Science Festival Honors Stephen Hawking  ImageSinger/actress Kelli O'Hara

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Singer/actor Danny Burstein

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Actor Alan Alda

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Musician Yo-Yo Ma 

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Physicist Stephen Hawking 

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