Mr. Garcia was active across numerous international markets, founding one of Asia’s most prolific theatre companies while establishing an extensive working relationship with Lea Salonga.

Mr. Saks was responsible for engineering and master recording hundreds of notable titles.

Known for his performance as Usher in the West End production A Strange Loop, Mr. Birch was a rising force in the U.K. theatre scene.

The composer of cult favorite Ruthless!, Mr. Laird was also the long-time musical director and conductor for Tony winner Bernadette Peters.

Read more from the remarks offered at the December 2 event honoring the late Tony winner at Broadway's St. James Theatre.

The ceremony is one of the highest honors for a Broadway artist.

The late Tony winner is being honored at Broadway's St. James Theatre, where he starred in Into the Woods.

Brickman co-wrote the books for Broadway's Jersey Boys and and The Addams Family.

With a stage career spanning seven decades, Ms. Gallagher won her first Tony in 1952.