Edward Norton, Ty Burrell, Laura Linney, and More at Signature Theatre Gala

Signature Theatre held its annual gala on April 18. The event, held at Pershing Square Signature Center, celebrated Signature’s 25th anniversary and honored founding artistic director James Houghton’s leadership of the company on the occasion of his final season as artistic director.

The celebratory evening featured highlights from Signature’s first 25 years, including music, live performance, and video, with Signature’s board chairman Edward Norton (Birdman), alumnus Ty Burrell (Modern Family), playwrights in residence, and many more.

Under Houghton’s leadership Signature Theatre launched three distinct residency programs; produced more than 100 plays; built the Pershing Square Signature Center; created the Signature Ticket Initiative, designed to create accessibility to theater for all; and became the first New York City recipient of the Regional Theater Tony Award.

Paige Evans will succeed Houghton as the artistic director of Signature Theatre, effective July 1, 2016.