Dramatists Guild Fund Executive Dir Rachel Routh and Board President Gretchen Cryer today announced the star-studded line up for their annual gala Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars, set for Mon Oct 27 at The Edison Ballroom (240 W 47th St). The cocktail reception will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by the dinner and celebration at 7:30 PM. The Gala is the most critical fundraising event for the Dramatists Guild Fund, the public charity arm of the Dramatists Guild of America.  This very special evening pays tribute to legendary writers and recognizes their significant contributions to American theater. This year's event will be hosted by Andrew Lippa and will feature legendary playwrights, lyricists and composers introducing the stars who brought their work to life on stage. The featured writers include Sheldon Harnick, Lisa Kron, James Lapine, Terrence McNally, Charles Strouse, Jeanine Tesori & Stephen Trask. The stars they’ll be ‘thanking’ include Kate Baldwin, Matthew Broderick, Christine Ebersole, Marva Hicks, Joanna Gleason, Ramona Keller, Linda Lavin, Sydney Lucas, Tracy Nicole Smith & Chip Zien as they perform songs and scenes from their iconic shows. The evening will be directed by Noah Himmelstein with music direction by Charlie Rosen. Press contact: Sam Rudy Media Relations (212/575-0263)...