This event has been canceled due to COVID 19.

Theatre Forward, a non-profit arts organization based in New York City, will hold its Chairman’s Awards Gala on Mon Mar 30 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th St) to honor stage and screen star Kelli O’Hara, and Theatre Forward Executive Director Bruce E Whitacre.  Ms O’Hara will receive the Theatre Artist Award presented by Bartlett Sher, and Mr Whitacre will receive the Theatre Forward Leadership Award presented by Regina Taylor. The star-studded evening includes cocktails at 6:30 PM, dinner at 7:30 PM, followed by awards and entertainment with performances that will light up the stage in a celebration of Theatre Forward to support the role its theatres play in vibrant communities across America. Performers and special guests include Billy Bustamante; Elizabeth Davis; James Harkness; Kendyl Ito; Shereen Pimentel and Harry Connick, Jr. The evening will be emceed by Ashley Park.  For tickets and tables, please visit theatreforward.org/annual-chairmans-awards. Press contact: Andrea Kotuk/Andrea & Associates (212/353-9585)...