The annual Broadway Dreams Gala, held December 13 at Plaza New York, honored multiple Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Step inside the starry evening in the photo gallery below. Tony winner Alex Newell and Spencer Liff co-directed the event.
“Jerry Mitchell has shaped the modern Broadway landscape with his boundless creativity, vision, and generosity,” said Annette Tanner, founder and president of Broadway Dreams, in an earlier statement. “As the creative force behind some of the most beloved Broadway musicals of our time, Jerry’s influence extends far beyond the stage. He has been a valued member of the Broadway Dreams family for many years, inspiring and mentoring our Dreamers with the same passion and artistry that define his extraordinary career. We are deeply honored to celebrate Jerry’s remarkable legacy and enduring impact on our community at this year’s gala.”
Billy Porter, Jerry Mitchell, and Stark Sands
Jerry Mitchell
Jerry Mitchell
Annette Tanner, Jerry Mitchell, and Ryan Ratelle
Spencer Liff, Jerry Mitchell, and Alex Newell
Jerry Mitchell and Stark Sands
Jerry Mitchell and Ricky Schroeder
Marc Shaiman and Shoshana Bean
Shoshana Bean
Orfeh
Bruce Vilanch
Billy Porter
Eric Anderson and Billy Porter
Annette Tanner and Billy Porter
John Battagliese and Allison Schwartz
John Battagliese
Meghan Picerno
Ryann Redmond
Nick Adams
Alex Newell
Spencer Liff
Seth Herzog
Jack Noseworthy and Sergio Trujillo
Ginna Le Vine
Broadway Dreams board of directors
Alex Newell and Spencer Liff
Ryan Stana
Broadway Dreamers
Shoshana Bean
Shoshana Bean and Marc Shaiman
Orfeh
Billy Porter and Stark Sands
Broadway Dreams Gala at The Plaza Hotel
Director-choreographer Mitchell received Tony Awards for Best Choreography for Kinky Boots and La Cage aux Folles. He was also Tony-nominated for Best Choreography for BOOP! The Musical, The Full Monty, Hairspray, Never Gonna Dance, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, and Legally Blonde and for Best Direction of a Musical for Kinky Boots. He is also the recipient of the 2023 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award.
Founded in 2006, Broadway Dreams offers mentorship-driven performing arts training programs throughout the year.
The evening will raise funds for Broadway Dreams’ global work in supporting performing arts education, career development, and mentorship. Tickets are now on sale here.
