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Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!

By: Oct. 21, 2015
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Acclaimed Director James Lapine was honored with the 2015 "Mr. Abbott" Award for the outstanding artistry and creativity of his forty-year (and counting) career on Monday night, October 19th.

The Award was presented at a gala event on October 19 at Stage 48 in NYC. Chairing the "Mr. Abbott" Award Committee was Jordan Roth, Vanessa L. Williams, Leigh Silverman, and Dan Knechtges with honorary chair Stephen Sondheim. Proceeds from this gala event benefit Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation.

The "Mr. Abbott" Award, presented through SDCF by a committee of directors and choreographers to one of their peers, is named in honor of renowned director George Abbott and is presented in recognition of lifetime achievement. Past recipients of the award include Harold Prince, Bob Fosse, Mike Nichols, Agnes de Mille, Michael Bennet, Gene Saks, Tommy Tune, Arvin Brown, Trevor Nunn, Jerry Zaks, Gordon Davidson, Lloyd Richards, Garson Kanin, Graciela Daniele, Susan Stroman, Jack O'Brien, Lynne Meadow, Kathleen & Rob Marshall, Daniel Sullivan, Donald Saddler, George C. Wolfe, and Jerry Mitchell.

BroadwayWorld was on the scene with some behind the scenes photos of the atmosphere and some of the amazing presenters at the event. Check them out below.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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The 'Mr. Abbott' Award honors James Lapine

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Atmosphere

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Cake and atmosphere

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The Award

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Andrew Rannells

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Andrew Rannells

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Andrew Rannells

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Andrew Rannells

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Kathryn Grody

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Christian Borle

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Christine Ebersole

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Christine Ebersole

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Christine Ebersole

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David Turner, Christine Ebersole, Jenni Barber, Megan Loughran and Alysha Umphress

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David Turner and Christine Ebersole

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Christine Ebersole

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William Finn

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William Finn

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William Finn

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Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

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Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

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Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

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Andrew Rannells and Christian Borle

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Michael Wilson and John Rando

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Michael Wilson and John Rando

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Vanessa Williams

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Marin Mazzie

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters and Dan Knechtges

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim

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Stephen Sondheim and Bernadette Peters

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Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells and Dan Knechtges

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Bernadette Peters, Andrew Rannells and Dan Knechtges

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James Lapine , Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and Andrew Rannells

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James Lapine

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
James Lapine

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Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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Bernadette Peters and Dan Knechtges

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Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine

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Bernadette Peters, Dan Knechtges and James Lapine

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Andrew Rannells and James Lapine

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Dan Knechtges and Leigh Silverman

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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Sarah Kernochan and James Lapine

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James Lapine and wife Sarah Kernochan

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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James Lapine

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Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

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Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine, Michael Wilson and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
Sebastian Arcelus, James Lapine and Tom Kitt

Photo Coverage: Andrew Rannells, Christian Borle, Marin Mazzie & More Honor James Lapine with Mr. Abbott Award!  Image
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