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Jane Krakowski, Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, More Will Perform in Scott Ellis Tribute Concert

The one-night-only benefit supporting Roundabout Theatre Company takes place May 11.

April 10, 2026 By Gabby Macogay

Jane Krakowski (Jalen Gregory)

Roundabout Theatre Company will host a one-night-only benefit concert in celebration of their prolific interim artistic director, Scott Ellis.

Dear Friend: A Tribute Concert for Scott Ellis is an evening of song and dance commemorating the work of Ellis, who stepped into his role three seasons ago after the passing of his friend Todd Haimes, who served as the Roundabout president and CEO. The concert is directed by Warren Carlyle, written by David Thompson, andmusic directed by Joseph Joubert.

The tribute show will take place at Studio 54 May 11, featuring appearances from Broadway stars such as Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Mark Consuelos, Veanne Cox, Charlotte d'Amboise, Santino Fontana, Victor Garber, Ramin Karimloo, Andy Karl, Jane Krakowski, Michael X. Martin, Michael McCormick, Debra Monk, Kelli O'Hara, David Hyde Pierce, Kelly Ripa, Megan Sikora, Julie White, Betsy Wolfe, and Karen Ziemba. More performers will be announced at a later date.

Proceeds from Dear Friend will go toward various Roundabout Theatre Company programs and initiatives, including Education at Roundabout, which aims to use theatre to promote social equity.

Tickets can be purchased at RoundaboutTheatre.org.

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