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Abingdon Theatre Company Celebrates 25th Anniversary Gala

Two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth was honored at the event, which featured a concert presentation of Kander and Ebb’s ”And the World Goes ‘Round”.

Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth was honored at Abingdon Theatre Company's 25 Anniversary Gala.
Two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth was honored at Abingdon Theatre Company's 25th Anniversary Gala.
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Abingdon Theatre Company held its 25th Anniversary Gala on October 23 at The Edison Ballroom. Two-time Tony and Emmy Award winner Bebe Neuwirth (Chicago, Sweet Charity, Cheers, Frasier) was honored at the event, which featured a special concert performance of the John Kander and Fred Ebb musical revue And the World Goes 'Round. Check out photos from the gala in the gallery below.

The cast included Nick Adams, Sebastian Arcelus, Jeannette Bayardelle, Tony Award nominee Brenda Braxton, Cunio, Tyler Hanes, Jenn Harris, Olivier Award winner Ruthie Henshall, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, Jeff Hiller, Tony Award winner Cady Huffman, Morgan James, Telly Leung, Bianca Marroquín, Drama Desk Award nominee Julia Murney, Christine Pedi, two-time Tony Award nominee Mary Beth Peil, Jelani Remy, Angie L. Schworer, Carrie St. Louis, Ali Stroker, Katie Thompson, Sally Ann Triplett, Gabriel Bernal, Hannah Corneau, Matthew Davies, Lily Kaufmann, Pierre Marais, Ilda Mason, Jaysin McCollum, and Yasmin Schancer.

And the World Goes 'Round featured choreography by Deidre Goodwin, musical direction by Kevin David Thomas, and direction by Chad Austin. The musical revue features a collection of Kander and Ebb hits including "All That Jazz," "Maybe This Time," "Colored Lights," and "New York, New York."

Abingdon Theatre Company's 25th Anniversary season will begin this winter with performances Margaret and Craig, a new play by Dave Solomon starring Mario Cantone, at The Gym at Judson. The following summer will see Eve Ensler's The Fruit Trilogy play at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.