A Musical Salute!
Sunday, october 27
The elegant evening – hosted by Midge Woolsey of Thirteen/WNET and WQXR Radio - featured recollections and tributes as well as dazzling musical entertainment by well-known Musical Theatre personalities and stars of stage and screen. Natalie Douglas: Internationally acclaimed vocalist and Broadway World Cabaret Best Vocalist Award winner, Joseph Gray: Legendary "Set It Off" man at the Apollo Theater whose electric performances energize the crowd, Moipei: Award-winning Kenyan vocal trio known for their stunning harmonies and dynamic performances, Lee Roy Reams: Hailed by The New York Times as “Broadway’s song and dance man nonpareil”, Craig Rubano: Multiple M.A.C. and Bistro award-winning cabaret artist known for his starring role in Les Misérables.
Brian Stokes Mitchell presented Leslie Uggams with the Encompass Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award.
The evening's festivities included...
5:30 pm: A reception with wine and
elegant hor d'oeuvres
6:30 pm: A full course dinner
7:30 pm: Musical Salute with incredible performers!
Lift a toast to the Honorees' with
Champagne and delicious Desserts
Stay tuned for photos and videos from the event!
Leslie Uggams
LESLIE UGGAMS
Leslie Uggams is a Theater Hall of Fame member whose legendary career spans seven decades on stage and screen.
Broadway: Hallelujah, Baby! (Tony Award, Theatre World Award); Encores Jelly’s Last Jam and Pipe Dream; Blues in the Night; Her First Roman; Jerry’s Girls; Anything Goes; King Hedley II (Tony nomination); Thoroughly Modern Millie; On Golden Pond.
