Roundabout's 2022 Gala Will Honor Chita Rivera

11/3/2021 11:44am


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has announced that the 2022 Gala “Paint the Town” will honor RTC alumna and friend Chita Rivera on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the Ziegfeld Ballroom (141 54th St.) The evening will celebrate Ms Rivera’s contribution to the theater and include the presentation of The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre, named after the late Jason Robards for his longstanding relationship with Roundabout and memorable body of stage work. It is given to those who have made an indelible impact on both theatre and Roundabout. The evening will also feature dinner, a live auction and special concert performance from Sarah Bareilles. For everyone’s protection, the most current of COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place including mask and vaccination requirements for guests and staff. All proceeds from the 2022 Gala benefit Roundabout Theatre Company’s myriad theatrical and educational programs and support efforts to amplify and strengthen the company’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – both on and off their stages. The evening is being co-chaired by Samantha Rudin Earls & David Earls and Michael Slocum & Chaya Slocum.  For more information, please visit: https://gala.roundabouttheatre.org. Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...