THEATRE FORWARD and Chairman James S Turley will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman’s Awards Gala on Mon April 3rd at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st St at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman’s Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives. Glenn Close will be honored this spring with the Theatre Artist Award. Roe Green visionary arts philanthropist, will receive the Theatre Forward Leadership Award. Center Theatre Group will receive the Achievement in Theatre Award on behalf of their 50th anniversary. Additional elements are still in formation. Pamela Farr & Buford Alexander will serve as Gala Co-Chairs. The Gala will include cocktails, dinner, and performances, as well as a live and silent auction. For ticket information contact Emily Miller at (212) 750-6895. For more information, please visit theatreforward.org. Press contact: Polk & Co (917/261-3988)...