The evening honored Tony nominee Michael McElroy, composer-lyricist Georgia Stitt, actor George Takei, and theatre education leader Jim Hoare.
By
Leah Putnam
May 05, 2023
Michael McElroy, Georgia Stitt, George Takei, and Jim Hoare
Tricia Baron
Go inside Prospect Theater Company's Spring Gala as the company celebrated its second annual Muse Award honorees. The event was held May 1 at New York City's Edison Ballroom with Ali Ewoldt (The Phantom of the Opera) and Jelani Remy (Back to the Future) as its co-hosts.
At the event, the awards were given to actor and activist George Takei, educator and Tony and Grammy nominee Michael McElroy, theatre education leader Jim Hoare, and composer, lyricist, music producer, and activist Georgia Stitt. Tony and Grammy winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Telly Leung (Aladdin), Glen Pannell, and Artistic Director of Arena StageMolly Smith presented the honors.
Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom, Jr. (Hamilton), Don Darryl Rivera (Aladdin), Amber Iman (Goddess), Nasia Thomas (Six), Diana Huey (The Little Mermaid), Hannah Elless (Bright Star), Julia Murney (Baby, The Wild Party), Allie Trimm (Wicked), Robert Ariza (Hamilton), Genesis Adelia Collado (Notes From Now), Darron Hayes (Notes From Now), Matthew McGloin (The Hello Girls), and Miyuki Miyagi (Allegiance).
Go inside the evening's festivities with the gallery below.
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Check Out Photos From Prospect Theater Company's Annual Gala
Check Out Photos From Prospect Theater Company's Annual Gala
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Michael McElroy, Georgia Stitt, George Takei, and Jim Hoare
Anessa Marie served as the evening's music director.
Celebrating this year's four honorees, the evening kicked off with cocktails and held a dinner prior to the awarding of honors and entertainment. Serving on the committee for this year's gala were co-chairs Jane Abramson, Tira Harpaz, and Jason Ma.
The Topdog/Underdog playwright received the 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award at a star-studded event that included Josh Groban and J. Harrison Ghee.
The jukebox musical is up for Broadway's top honor at this year's Tony Awards, along with Kimberly Akimbo; New York, New York; Shucked; and Some Like It Hot.
The prestigious honor recognizing exceptional American plays staged in the last year also named Aleshea Harris' On Sugarland and Lloyd Suh's The Far Country as finalists.