The New 42nd Street has announced that its annual Gala, to be held Mon January 12 at The New Victory Theater, will honor John Lithgow with the New Victory Arts Award for his work in “bringing kids to the arts and the arts to kids.” The New 42nd Street will also honor The Rudin Family with the inaugural Marian Heiskell Award for their role in shaping the future of New York City.  Glenn Close will serve as Gala honorary chair.  The festivities will begin at 7:00 PM with cocktails and a strolling supper in the elegant foyers of The Lyric, followed by a celebratory musical performance next door at The New Victory Theater with special appearances by Norbert Leo Butz, Joshua Henry, Marin Mazzie, Kelli O’Hara, David Hyde Pierce, Martha Plimpton, and Sherie Rene Scott. Special remarks will be given by Carl Weisbrod and Jack O’Brien. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact Bari Lasky at 646/223-3085.  Press contact: O&M Co (212/695-7400)...