The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Dir; Patrick Willingham, Executive Dir; Arielle Tepper, Board Chair) has announced casting today for The Public’s Annual Gala, WOMEN OF THE PUBLIC on Mon June 3 at the Delacorte. Directed by Leigh Silverman, with music direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell, the summer gala under the stars will celebrate those who shaped their past and guide our future. The evening of dinner and performances will be hosted by Gala Co-Chairs Kathryn Chenault, Faith Gay, Suzan-Lori Parks, Julie Rice, and Lauren Rosenkranz. The gala promises to be an exciting evening celebrating the women who have contributed to The Public’s artistic life, featuring musical performances from Public Theater productions including A Chorus Line, Fun Home, Miss You Like Hell, and more. The evening will look back to Shakespeare’s great heroines and The Public’s iconic plays and musicals, recognizing the talents and spirit of these extraordinary women. The cast of the evening will include Annaleigh Ashford, Kim Blanck, Ally Bonino, Alison Cimmet, Jenn Colella, Bridget Everett, Tanesha Gary, Morgan Siobhan Green, Jessica Hecht, Marva Hicks, Jayne Houdyshell, Stephanie Hsu, Bre Jackson, Courtney Jamison, Gizel Jiménez, Ramona Keller, Lisa Kron, Alyse Alan Louis, Shakina Nayfack, Suzan-Lori Parks, Krysta Rodriguez, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jessie Shelton, Emily Skeggs, Diana Son, Shaina Taub, Jeanine Tesori, Katie Thompson, Alysha Umphress, Kuhoo Verma, Tatiana Wechsler, Remy Zaken, and more. This year’s celebration is inspired by the legacy of Lisa Garcia Quiroz. The event will begin with cocktails and dinner alfresco at 6:00 PM in Central Park, followed by a one-act musical performance of songs and scenes. Press contact: Candi Adams/The Public (212/539-8680)...