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Broadway Salutes Honors Stage Vets Judy Kaye and Adinah Alexander

Harvey Fierstein hosted the ceremony, which toasted longtime theater industry professionals.

The annual Broadway Salutes event was held September 23. Directed by Marc Bruni and hosted by Harvey Fierstein, the celebration honored theater professionals who have worked in the Broadway industry for 25, 35, and 50 years.

Judy Kaye shows off her brand new Broadway Salutes pin.
Judy Kaye shows off her brand-new Broadway Salutes pin.
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Among the honorees was two-time Tony winner Judy Kaye.

Performers Jarrod Spector, Lindsay Mendez, Andy Karl, and Adam Heller smile for the cameras.
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Broadway veterans Andy Karl (Rocky), Jarrod Spector (Beautiful — The Carole King Musical), Lindsay Mendez (The Winter's Tale), and Adam Heller (Elf) performed at the event.

Kinky Boots cast member and honoree Adinah Alexander with that show's book writer and the afternoon's host, Harvey Fierstein.
Kinky Boots cast member and honoree Adinah Alexander with that show's book writer and the afternoon's host, Harvey Fierstein.
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Adinah Alexander of Kinky Boots on Broadway was also honored at the event.