The annual Broadway Dreams Gala, held December 13 at Plaza New York,
honored multiple Tony-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Tony winner
Alex Newell (Shucked) and Spencer Liff co-directed the event.
To end the evening, history-making Tony winner Newell and Rachel Webb (& Juliet) joined voices for Buzz Cason and Mac Gayden's pop hit “Everlasting Love,” celebrating community, joy, and the enduring power of the arts. Watch their performance in the video below.
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“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.”
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 raised funds for Broadway Dreams’ global work in supporting performing arts education, career development, and mentorship.
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