American Theatre Wing "Unsung Heroes" Gala

The American Theatre Wing (Heather Hitchens, President & CEO) has announced the lineup for their 2025 Fall Gala Celebration, which will be held on the evening of Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM, at Cipriani 42nd Street (110 East 42nd St). Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, Sara Bareilles, Shoshana Bean, André De Shields, Krysta Rodriguez, Francis Jue,  Jennifer Simard and Myles Frost  are among the performers set for The Gala’s concert program. Celia Keenan-Bolger will also make a special appearance.  For the third year, the Wing’s gala will honor the “Unsung Heroes of the Theatre Industry,” with stage stars shining a spotlight on their own personal Unsung Hero. From dressers who execute seamless quick changes between scenes, to understudies who don’t miss a beat when getting called into a show on little notice, to makeup artists responsible for impressive visual character transformations – and so many more vital contributors to the theatrical art form – the 2025 Gala celebrates members of the theatrical community who don’t often get the recognition they deserve. The black-tie gala celebration includes cocktails, dinner, and performances. The concert program is led by Music Director Benjamin Rauhala.  All of the proceeds from the Gala will go directly to the American Theatre Wing’s programs, including The Gavin Creel Fellowships, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative, The Jonathan Larson Grants, National Theatre Company Grants, The Playreaders Club (in partnership with The Drama Book Shop), and producing ATW’s Working in the Theatre Series. Press contact: Vivacity Media Group (212/812-1483)...