PhotosGo Inside Rehearsals for the Gala Performance of Closer Than EverAbingdon Theatre Company’s gala performance of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire's musical revue will honor Donna Murphy October 22.
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Marc J. Franklin
October 15, 2018
Kevin David Thomas, Chad Austin, Justin Sargent, Nicholas Belton, Richard Maltby, Jr., Bonnie Milligan, and Conor Ryan
Marc J. Franklin
Abingdon Theatre Company is set to honor two-time Tony winner Donna Murphy at its 26th anniversary gala October 22 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
The evening, hosted by Randy Rainbow, will begin at 6 PM with a cocktail reception, dinner, tribute, and live auction, followed by a concert performance of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire's musical revue Closer Than Ever. The performance will feature choreography by Deidre Goodwin, musical direction by Kevin David Thomas, and direction by Chad Austin.
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Go Inside Rehearsal for the Closer Than Ever Gala Performance
Go Inside Rehearsal for the Closer Than Ever Gala Performance
The Abingdon Theatre Company’s 26th anniversary gala, hosted by Randy Rainbow, will honor Donna Murphy October 22.
Performers will include Nicholas Belton (Carousel), Lisa Brescia (Dear Evan Hansen), Tony nominee Liz Callaway (Baby), Lewis Cleale (Book of Mormon), Nikki Renée Daniels (Porgy and Bess), Erin Davie (Side Show), George Dvorsky (Closer Than Ever), Claybourne Elder (Passion), Aaron Kaburick (Hello Dolly!), Jeff Kready (Tootsie), Olivier winner Lesli Margherita (Matilda), Bonnie Milligan (Head Over Heels), Julia Murney (The Wild Party), Kyle Taylor Parker (Smokey Joe's Cafe), two-time Tony nominee David Pittu (Lovemusik), Conor Ryan (Desperate Measures), Justin Sargent (Jesus Christ Superstar Live), Carrie St. Louis (Kinky Boots), Joey Taranto (Kinky Boots), two-time Tony nominee Mary Testa (Oklahoma!), and Alysha Umphress (Smokey Joe's Cafe).
Partially inspired by Sophocles' Antigone, the show is an intimate exploration of love that goes beyond faith between a queer Pakistani-American man and his deeply devout mother.
