-- Judy Samelson
-- Judy Samelson
Downey will star in Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar's newest play, MCNEAL, at Lincoln Center Theater.
The stage and screen star is being recognized for his work with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and Entertainment Community Fund.
Set in 2016, the musical centers on a gay man's journey to recover from the Pulse Nightclub shooting.
The social media star will dive into the labels that have been thrust upon her throughout her highly publicized transition, her relationship with God, and more.
The hit West End revival at the Kit Kat Club will also welcome a new Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz.
The Emmy-winning, musical theatre-centric series was dropped by Apple TV+ after two seasons.
Featuring an original song by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the record-breaking play performed on the late night show May 6.
The Shakespeare tragedy is one of several newly announced productions headed for the London theatre.
Gordon Greenberg will direct the London production of the Stephen Schwartz-Joseph Stein musical with choreography by Matt Cole.