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Photo Coverage: Inside La Mama's 51 Gala!

By: Mar. 01, 2013
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The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress Estelle Parsons was honored at La Mama's annual benefit fundraiser, along with longtime La MaMa board member Peter Swords on February 27, 2013 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.). Ms. Parsons, who appeared last fall at La MaMa in Marco Calvani's play THINGS OF THIS WORLD directed by Neil LaBute, and Mr. Swords, who served as a member of the La MaMa Board for 25 years, wascelebrated at the event by personal and video tributes from playwrights Warren Leight and Mr. LaBute.

BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out full coverage below!

The evening's performances included an excerpt from Andre Serban's and Liz Swados's TROJAN WOMEN, one of the most renowned productions in La MaMa's first half-century; and a live collaborative performance across distance with HIP HOP RE-EDUCATION PROJECT in New York joined via satellite with traditional Korean drummers in Seoul.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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La Mama Celebrates 51 Gala honoring Estelle Parsons & Peter Swords

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Al Pacino pays Tribute to Estelle Parsons

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Roseanne Barr Greeting for Estelle Parsons

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Accordionist Bill Schimmel, Estelle Parsons & Lance Gries

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