Photo FeaturesSee Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, Brittney Johnson, More Perform at Theatre Forward Gala
The non-profit arts organization supporting regional theatres held its annual gala April 4.
By
Michael Wiltbank
April 05, 2022
Theatre Forward, a non-profit arts organization supporting regional theatres, held its annual gala April 4. The event honored Tony- and Obie Award–winning director Kenny Leon and Prudential Financial.
The evening began with cocktails, followed by dinner and then award presentations and performances by special guests, including Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, Phylicia Rashad, Brittney Johnson and more. See photos from the event below.
Theatre Forward supports 19 regional theatres and their efforts to improve theatre accessibility and community enrichment with a goal of creating positive social change.
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See Kristin Chenoweth, Norm Lewis, Brittney Johnson, and more at The Theatre Forward Gala
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