The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Dir) has announced the roster of special guest performers for its 35th Annual Benefit Gala: A Musical Celebration of Broadway honoring Nathan Lane. The black-tie evening, which will also celebrate theater producer Fran Weissler for Visionary Leadership in American Theater, will take place on Mon Nov 5 beginning at 6:30 PM at The Plaza (768 Fifth Avenue). The Gala Co-Chairs are Kathy Henderson, Janet M. Kagan, and Joseph Pizza. Celebrating Nathan Lane’s career in theater, film and television, the gala will feature a one-night-only musical tribute in Mr. Lane’s honor hosted by Matthew Broderick with appearances by Christine Baranski, Josh Charles, Cady Huffman, Mark Linn-Baker, Alex Newell, Ernie Sabella, as well as director Susan Stroman, with more program participants to be announced.  Drama League Directors Project alum West Hyler is the director and co-writer of the gala program, with Laura Brandel as assistant director.  The gala is produced by Drama League Associate Producer Travis LeMont Ballenger with Gala Associate Producer Sean Gorski. The creative team includes David Evans (music direction), Alessandra Marconi (choreography), Timothy Huang (additional lyrics), Melissa Spengler-Winner (production stage management), Nick Kolin (lighting design), Michael Tracey (sound design), Whitney Locher (costume design).For additional information, please visit www.dramaleague.org. Press contact: Philip Carrubba/Richard Hillman PR (917/523-8849)...