The American Theatre Wing has announced that its annual Gala, to be held on Mon Sept 15 at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), will honor Dame Angela Lansbury, who has served as Honorary Chairman of the American Theatre Wing Board of Trustees since 2010. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Sir Howard Stringer will serve as Gala co-chairs. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the theatre education and artist development programs of the American Theatre Wing, which include SpringboardNYC, the Theatre Intern Group, the National Theatre Company Grants and the Jonathan Larson Grants, and will also support free access for students, aspiring professionals, and the general public to programming on AmericanTheatreWing.org, including the long running show “Working in the Theatre.” The evening includes cocktails, dinner and performances. For more information, or to purchase tickets or a table, please contact Jeremiah Hernandez by calling (212) 765-0606. Press contact: O&M Co (695-7400)