Ahrens & Flaherty to receive Oscar Hammerstein Award at York Gala

11/18/2014 2:39pm


The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director; Andrew Levine, Executive Director) will honor collaborators Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty with the Oscar Hammerstein Award for Lifetime Achievement in Musical Theatre at the  23rd Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala to be held Mon Nov 24 at Park Avenue’s Racquet & Tennis Club (370 Park Avenue). Reception begins at 6:00 PM followed by dinner at 7:00 PM with award ceremony and entertainment beginning at 8:00 PM. Benefit Committee Co-Chairs are Nina Korelitz Matza and Jim Kierstead.  For additional information & reservations, please visit the website at www.yorktheatre.org. Hosted by Liz Callaway, the evening’s entertainment will be directed by Stafford Arima, with music direction by Daniel Green. Broadway veterans include Jason Danieley, Quentin Earl Darrington, Ramin Karimloo, Andy Karl, Marin Mazzie, Kenita Miller, Margo Seibert, Bobby Steggert, and The Broadway Dreams Foundation Choir.  Special guests will include playwright Terrence McNally, lyricist Sheldon Harnick and more (all subject to availability).  The Production Stage Manager is Kimothy Cruse. Press contact: O&M Co (212/695-7400)...