Last night at New York City's Pierre Hotel, the National Corporate Theatre Fund (NCTF) honored Tony and Emmy Award Winning singer and actress Kristin Chenoweth, and the Edgerton Foundation for their leadership in the arts at the NCTF 2014 Chairman's Awards Gala. The evening included a special performance by Tony Award Winner Jefferson Mays and Bryce Pinkham, stars of the current hit musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder; an excerpt from the highly acclaimed show Witness Uganda, currently at A.R.T. (an NCTF member theatre); and an appearance by legendary comedian Lily Tomlin, currently on tour with a solo show.
BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photo coverage below!
Known to most as Glinda from Wicked, Broadway legend and Tony and Emmy Award Winner Kristin Chenoweth will receive the "Theatre Artist Award" at the Gala. Writer and Producer Robert Harling will present. Chenoweth's stunning talent with singing, dancing and acting has garnered her critical acclaim in Broadway hits You're a Good Man Charlie Brown; Steel Pier; The Apple Tree; and Promises, Promises; as well as on acclaimed television shows The West Wing and Pushing Daisies. She has also guest starred on numerous shows, including Sesame Street and Glee. Her big screen credits include The Pink Panther, Bewitched and more.
Chenoweth is currently in production on several film projects, including Universal's The Boy Next Door, alongside Jennifer Lopez, A Bet's A Bet with Mena Suvari and Eric Roberts and an indie teen drama entitled Hard Sell. In spring of 2014, she will be seen in Rio 2, voicing the character of Gaby, a hilarious poisonous frog. Additionally, she will be featured in a guest arc on the TV Land series, "Kirstie" and will return for the 100th episode of "Glee," set to air in March.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
Dana Brunetti and Kristin Chenoweth
Dana Brunetti and Kristin Chenoweth
Kathy Najimy and Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth and Kathy Najimy
Kathy Najimy and Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth and Sheldon Harnick
Kristin Chenoweth and Sheldon Harnick
Kristin Chenoweth and Sheldon Harnick
Kristin Chenoweth, Sheldon Harnick and Dana Brunetti
Kathy Najimy, Kristin Chenoweth and Sheldon Harnick
James S. Turley, Kathy Najimy, Kristin Chenoweth, Sheldon Harnick anf Dana Brunetti
Lily Tomlin and Kristin Chenoweth
Lily Tomlin and Kristin Chenoweth
Lily Tomlin, Kristin Chenoweth and Kathy Najimy
Lily Tomlin, Kristin Chenoweth and Kathy Najimy
Kristin Chenoweth and Robert Harling
Kristin Chenoweth and Robert Harling
Kristin Chenoweth and Robert Harling
Jim Newman and Kristin Chenoweth
Jim Newman and Kristin Chenoweth
Richard Jay-Alexander and Kristin Chenoweth
Richard Jay-Alexander and Kristin Chenoweth
Richard Jay-Alexander and Kristin Chenoweth
Richard Jay-Alexander and Kristin Chenoweth
Ben Moore
Bryce Pinkham, Steven Lutvak and Jefferson Mays
Bryce Pinkham and Jefferson Mays
Bryce Pinkham and Jefferson Mays
Matt Gould, Diane Paulus and Griffin Matthews
Griffin Matthews and Matt Gould
Charles Randolph Wright
Jenny Jewels and Charles Randolph Wright
Jason Michael Snow
Michael Campayno
Michael Campayno
Jessica Hershberg and Santino Fontana
Jessica Hershberg and Santino Fontana
Greg Hildreth, Jessica Herschberg, Alison Cimmet, Connor Gallagher, Kevin Duda, Rashidra Scott, Tommar Wilson, Jason Michael Snow and Michael Campayno
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