The New York Pops marked its 31st birthday with a grand gala on Monday night, celebrating the work of composer, lyricist, and arranger Marc Shaiman and director, lyricist, and writer Scott Wittman, as well as the leadership and mentorship work of corporate honoree Paul J. Massey, Jr., CEO and Founding Partner of Massey Knakal Realty Services. Gala Co-Chairs include Neil Heilberg, Todd Korren, William C. Montana, and James A. Read. Serving as Honorary Co-Chairs for the event are stars Matthew Broderick, Debra Messing, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet!
Other guest artists included Nikki Blonsky, Christian Borle, Laura Bell Bundy, Kerry Butler, Will Chase, Linda Hart, Megan Hilty, Capathia Jenkins, Jane Krakowski, Ricki Lake, Jenifer Lewis, Patti LuPone, Andrea Martin, Katharine McPhee, Matthew Morrison, John Pizzarelli, Corey Reynolds, Martin Short, and Marissa Jaret Winokur.
The event also featured Broadway Inspirational Voices, Ronald McDonald House® Rockin' the House Band and Singers, Camp Broadway Kids, and The New York Pops Kids On Stage Students. Following the concert, a black tie dinner dance will be held at the elegant Mandarin Oriental New York.
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
James A. Read (The New York Pops Chariman)
Jack O'Brien and John Waters
Eric Gabbard and Steven Reineke
Eric Gabbard and Steven Reineke
Jessica Molaskey, Steven Reineke and John Pizzarelli
Jessica Molaskey and John Pizzarelli
Brian Gallagher, Megan Hilty and Steven Reineke
Brian Gallagher, Megan Hilty and Steven Reineke
Brian Gallagher and Megan Hilty
Brian Gallagher and Megan Hilty
Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Scott Wittman, Katharine McPhee and Marc Shaiman
Scott Witttman, Steven Reineke and Marc Shaiman
Judah Miller and Marissa Jaret Winokur
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