Theatre Forward and Chairman John Thomopoulos will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman’s Awards Gala on Mon April 8 at The Pierre (2 East 61st St). The Chairman’s Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, which recently celebrated its 40^th Anniversary season, and is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives. Bryan Cranston will be honored this spring with the Theatre Artist Award. Dorsey and Whitney LLP will receive the Corporate Leadership Award, accepted by Partner Robert A. Rosenbaum. Theatre Forward Board Member, Pamela Farr and Buford Alexander will be honored with the Theatre Forward Leadership Award. The Gala will include cocktails, dinner, and performances, as well as a live and silent auction.  For ticket information contact Em Atkins at (212) 750-6895 or eatkins@theatreforward.org. Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988 x316)...