Photo Flash: Liz Callaway, Mark Lamos, J. Barclay Collins and More at The Acting Company's 2016 Gala

The Acting Company honored legendary theatrical director Mark Lamos and distinguished patron of the arts J. Barclay Collins at its annual gala Monday, October 17, at New York's Metropolitan Club, One East 60th St. The event featured cocktails, silent auction, dinner, entertainment and award ceremony. Scroll down for photos from the festivities!

An industry-filled audience of producers, directors, entertainers and other notables was in attendance, including Dana Ivey, former NJ Gov. Thomas H. Kean, Edgar Lansbury, and Richard Thomas. The Acting Company Alumnus, Stephen DeRosa, hosted the event.

Liz Callaway, the Emmy Award-winning actress, singer and recording artist, performed as part of the evening's entertainment. Known for her work on stage in, Merrily We Roll Along, Baby, Miss Saigon, The Three Musketeers, and The Look of Love, Ms. Callaway has also released five solo recordings: Passage of Time, The Beat Goes On, The Story Goes On: Liz Callaway On and Off-Broadway, Anywhere I Wander: Liz Callaway Sings Frank Loesser and Merry and Bright. Her film work includes singing in Anastasia, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, The Return of Jafar, The Swan Princess, Lion King 2: Simba's Pride and Beauty and the Beast.

The Acting Company is America's most honored touring repertory theatre, having reached four million people in the U.S. and abroad with 140 classic and new works. Proceeds from the gala support the Company's repertory of theatrical productions and arts education for underserved audiences.

Photo Credit: Shevett Studios

Jerry Jones, host Stephen DeRosa, Honorary Chair, Dana Ivey, Alumni Chair, Angela Pierce, Karen Ziemba, Award recipients Mark Lamos and J. Barclay Collins

Honorary Chair Dana Ivey and Patricia Conolly

Host Stephen DeRosa and Liz Callaway

Richard Thomas & The John Houseman Award recipient, Mark Lamos

Patricia Conolly, Artistic Director of The Acting Company, Ian Belknap and co-founder and Producer of The Acting Company, Margot Harley

Host Stephen DeRosa, Karen Ziemba and Award Recipient Mark Lamos

Presenter Richard Thomas, Liz Callaway and husband, Dan Foster

Jack O'Brien with co-founder and producer, Margot Harley and Richard Thomas

The Honorable Thomas Kean with The Joan M. Warburg Humanitarian Award recipient, J. Barclay Collins