Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd anniversary gala, set for October 28 at the Edison Ballroom, will honor Tony-winning producer and longtime board member Jim Kierstead.
The evening, which will also celebrate Abingdon's 32nd season, will feature the talents of Tony nominee Kate Baldwin (Hello, Dolly!), Tony nominee Tony Yazbeck (Flying Over Sunset), Olivier winner Lesli Margherita (Nine), Drama Desk winner Mandy Gonzalez (Sunset Boulevard), Keri René Fuller (Six), Blaine Krauss (Hamilton), Kara Lindsay (Once Upon a Mattress), Ashley D. Kelley (Shucked), Shereen Pimentel (West Side Story), Carolina Rial (The Voice), Nyla Sostre (Shucked), Carrie St. Louis (Titanique), Katie Thompson (Oklahoma!), Curtis Wiley (Ain’t Too Proud), and Alyssa Wray (American Idol).
Producing Artistic Director Chad Austin will direct the evening with musical direction by Robbie Cowan. Attendees can expect cocktails, dinner, an auction, and the live performance. The festivities will begin at 6 PM.
Kierstead said in a statement, “I could not be more proud or honored to represent Abingdon Theatre Company's 32nd season. After 10 years on the Board and having witnessed and having been part of Abingdon's exemplary work first hand, knowing that I have had a hand in this company's success and valuable contributions to the community is incredibly satisfying.”
Tickets can be purchased here.
