Red Bull Theater honored Alfred Molina with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at its annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala benefit June 3. See photos from the event below.
The benefit, which celebrates Red Bull's 20th Anniversary Season, was held at the Bowery Hotel. Also honored was K. Ann McDonald, who received the George Mayer Award for Extraordinary Service to Classical Theater.
Michael Cerveris
Amber Gray and Michael Emerson
John Douglas Thompson, K. Ann McDonald, Julie Taymor, Alfred Molina, and Jesse Berger
John Douglas Thompson, K. Ann McDonald, Alfred Molina, and Julie Taymor
Alfred Molina and John Douglas Thompson
Kate Walat and Jesse Berger
Casey York
Michael Cerveris and Kelley Curran
Miriam Silverman and Adam Green
Miriam Silverman
Martin Giannini, Nathan Winkelstein, Sherri Kotimsky, Jessica Fornear, and Jesse Berger
Peter Francis James
Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal
Mary Testa
Michael Emerson
Kelley Curran
Alfred Molina
Mark Linn-Baker and Christa Justus
Patrick Page and Paige Davis
Laila Robins and Robert Cuccioli
“What a thrill to be capping our 20th anniversary season with this joyful gathering, celebrating two extraordinary people. In addition to honoring the esteemed Alfred Molina for his extraordinary achievements as an actor—and recognizing the indispensable support of the K. Ann McDonald for her extraordinary service to classical theatre and Shakespeare—it will be an absolute joy to gather our community, to celebrate our 20th year sharing great classic stories Off-Broadway!” Artistic Director Jesse Berger said in an earlier statement.
Marc Vietor directed the evening. Julie Taymor presented the Matador Award to Molina, and John Douglas Thompson presented the George Mayer Award to McDonald.
The evening was hosted by Patrick Page (All The Devil's Are Here, Hadestown) and featured a performance by Amber Gray (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812, Hadestown).
The benefit also featured an array of special guests and presenters, including Michael Cerveris, Robert Cuccioli, Paige Davis, Stephen DeRosa, Tovah Feldshuh, Zainab Jah, Mark Linn-Baker, Ismenia Mendes, Miriam Silverman, Mary Testa, and more.
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