Benefits and GalasChita Rivera Will Be Honored at 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company GalaThe three-time Tony recipient appeared in the nonprofit’s revival productions of Nine and The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
By
Dan Meyer
November 02, 2021
Three-time Tony recipient Chita Rivera will be honored at the 2022 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala. Titled PainttheTown, the special celebration will be held March 7, 2022, at 7 PM at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.
Rivera appeared in two major Broadway shows for Roundabout: the 2003 revival of Nine and the 2013 revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Elsewhere on the Main Stem, she originated roles in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman, among many others.
The evening will celebrate the star’s contribution to the industry and include the presentation of The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre. A dinner, live auction, and special concert performance will also take place during the gala, with more details to be announced in the coming months.
Serving as co-chairs for the event are Samantha Rudin Earls, David Earls, Michael Slocum, and Chaya Slocum. The most current COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place, including vaccination requirements for guests and staff.
All proceeds from the gala will benefit Roundabout’s theatrical and educational programs and support efforts to amplify and strengthen the company’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion on and off the stage.
Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
Proceeds from the event support Self Help Africa's work to alleviate hunger, poverty, social inequality, and the impact of climate change in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Alicia Keys musical made its world premiere at the Off-Broadway company and is due to begin performances at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway March 28.
The gala will feature performances from Birch and Cariou's extensive theatrical careers, including Grease, They’re Playing Our Song, and A Little Night Music.
DIFFA raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurities, and mental health issues