The event will begin at 7 PM with a tribute event at the Samuel J. Friedman (261 West 47th Street). Immediately after the Friedman event, a party will follow at the Hard Rock Café (1501 Broadway). Under the leadership of artistic director Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove, Manhattan Theatre Club has become one of the country’s most respected theatre companies, having produced more than 380 American and world premieres.

Grove has been executive producer of Manhattan Theatre Club since 1975. MTC productions have earned 19 Tony Awards, six Pulitzer Prizes, 48 Obie Awards, 32 Drama Desk Awards, as well as numerous Outer Critics Circle, Theatre World Awards and, in 2001, the Jujamcyn Award.

Proceeds from sales of tickets for the event and after party will benefit Manhattan Theatre Club. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit Manhattantheatreclub.com/barry-grove-anniversary.