La MaMa just honored film producer Joy Tomchin for her activism on behalf of the LGBTQ communities; Donn Russell for his commitment to and support of nontraditional theatre; and Roberta Uno for her leadership in philanthropy and cultural diversity at the annual La MaMa Gala, last night at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.).
Hosted by Honorary Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, the event included appearances and performances by Pua Ali'i 'Ilima o Nuioka (Hula Halau), Joey Arias, Justin Vivian Bond, Bridget Everett, and Rufus Wainwright. Tony Award-winnerScott Wittman (HAIRSPRAY) directed the evening's entertainment.
La MaMa is now celebrating its 54th season of diverse and innovative work by artists from around the globe; proceeds from the Gala will benefit the theater's various programs and productions.
For more information visit www.lamama.org.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Artistic Director Mia Yoo
Artistic Director Mia Yoo
Board President Frank Carucci
Board President Frank Carucci
Board President Frank Carucci
Gala Co-Chair Jennifer Ortega
Gala Co-Chair Jennifer Ortega
Janani Blasubramanian and Alok Vaid-Menon
Janani Blasubramanian and Alok Vaid-Menon
Lois Weaver and Joy Tomchin
Joy Tomchin
Joy Tomchin
Matt Kanelos and John Kelly
Matt Kanelos and John Kelly
Donn Russell
Donn Russell
Donn Russell
Donn Russell
Donn Russell
Matt Ray and Justin Vivian Bond
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Marc Shaiman and Bridget Everett
Kathleen Guzman
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker and Rufus Wainwright
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