The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz, presented at 6 PM, highlighted the Academy Award-winning and Tony-nominated composer-lyricist's writing for theatre and film. Joe Calarco directed the concert with musical direction by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Joel Fram. Tim Federle provided musical staging.
Here is a look at the gala:
Ben Vereen
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Artistic advisor Anne Keefe, playwright A. R. Gurney and Joanne Woodward
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Stephen Schwartz
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James Naughton and Frances Sternhagen
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Managing director Michael Ross, gala chairs Niv and Kim Harizman, honorary gala chairs Kate and Bob Devlin and artistic director Mark Lamos
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Stephen Schwartz, Richard Thomas and Mark Lamos
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Edward Herrmann and wife Starr
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Gene Wilder and wife Karen
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For tickets, phone (203) 227-5137 ext. 122. Visit WestportPlayhouse.