Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre Hosted by Tommy Tune

The American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres and Producers will present the 2007 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre on Tuesday October 30 at 11:30AM at the world-famous Tavern on the Green (Central Park at West 67th Street).

Awards will go to Gemze De Lappe, world renowned dancer and choreographer; Alyce Gilbert, longtime wardrobe supervisor – currently the wardrobe supervisor on Wicked; Neil Mazzella, proprietor of Hudson Scenic Studios; and Seymour "Red" Press, legendary musical coordinator and contractor.

Hosted by Tony Award Winner Tommy Tune, the event will feature musical performances by Patti LuPone, the cast of Young Frankenstein, Katie Adams and Julia Murney from Wicked as well as a performance from The King & I.

Established in 1990, The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre are awarded annually by the Tony Administration Committee to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories.  A full list of past Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre recipients can be found at www.tonyawards.com.

The American Theatre Wing's Antoinette Perry "Tony" Awards are presented by the League of American Theatres and Producers and the American Theatre Wing. At the League, Gerald Schoenfeld is Chairman and Charlotte St. Martin is Executive Director. At the Wing, Sondra Gilman is Chairman, Doug Leeds is President and Howard Sherman is Executive Director. For Tony Award Productions, Elizabeth I. McCann is Managing Producer and Joey Parnes is Coordinating Producer.