The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) has announced that The Public’s Annual Gala will be a performance of the groundbreaking and thought-provoking musical RUNAWAYS by Elizabeth Swados on Mon June 11 at the Delacorte Theater. Directed by Sam Pinkleton with choreography by Ani Taj, and creative advisement by Jeanine Tesori, the highly-anticipated summer gala under the stars will celebrate the 40th anniversary of this milestone production that first premiered at The Public in 1978 and continues to be a definitive moment in Public Theater history. Marcia Dunn, Susan Edelstein, Kenny Leon, Wendi Rose, Josh Sapan, and Susan and Peter J. Solomon will serve as Gala Chairs for this special evening celebrating cable pioneer Leonard Tow, Founder and Chairman of The Tow Foundation, for his invaluable contribution to the past, present, and future of The Public Theater. New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer will serve as honorary Gala Chairs of the evening. This production was initially produced by New York City Center’s Encores! Off-Center in July 2016. The June gala will begin with cocktails and dinner alfresco at 6:00 PM in Central Park, followed by a one-act performance of RUNAWAYS at 8:00 PM culminate with an after-party under the stars. Gala ticketsare available by calling (212) 539-8634, online at www.publictheater.org. Proceeds from the gala will help support The Public's mission of providing a home for artists who give voice to the pressing issues of our time, provide affordable access to thousands of New Yorkers with free Shakespeare in the Park and other groundbreaking works. Press contact; Candy Adams/The Public (212/539-8680)...