THE
THEATRE MUSEUM’S 2011 AWARDS:
If I Were
a Rich Man, Little Tin Box, Til Tomorrow, She
Loves Me, Will He Like Me and Sunrise, Sunset
are just a few of the tunes that were be brought
to life on Monday, May 16, 2011, at New York’s
legendary National Arts Club. The Theatre Museum
paid tribute to legendary Broadway lyricist
Sheldon Harnick -- the Museums 2011 Career
Achievement Award recipient. The award was
presented from longtime colleague Hal Prince,
winner of an unprecedented 21 Tony Awards.
The nights other
honorees include Tony Award winning producer
Bonnie Comley, who received The Theatre Museum’s
Distinguished Service to the Theatre Award,
presented by Jim Dale. Frank Cullen and Donald
McNeilly, received The Theatre History
Preservation Award, and The Frank Sinatra School
of the Arts, was honored with The Theatre
Museum’s Theatre Arts Education Award.
Top Broadway talent
including Gregg Edelman, Tovah Feldshuh, Jenny
Fellner, Anita Gillette, Jessica Grove,
Elizabeth Inghram, Jim Brochu, Howard McGillin
and John Bolton performed songs from Harnick’s
career which spans over 60 years. Tony, Emmy &
Academy award winner, Tony Walton directed the
night’s performance which was produced by Jared
Hershkowitz.
The mission of The
Theatre Museum is to preserve, protect and
perpetuate the legacy of theatre. The Theatre
Museum mounts exhibitions throughout the year
celebrating aspects of the unique experience of
live theater in collaboration with other
cultural and educational institutions.