Red Bull Theater cordially invites you to join us for this intimate soirée featuring craft cocktails, fine wines, scrumptious bites, entertaining diversions, and the presentation of the Matador Award for Achievement in Classical Theater to the illustrious, iconic André De Shields.
It’s a time to be together!
Mix and mingle with a bevy of special guests including Arnie Burton, Bill Camp, Michael Cerveris, Robert Cuccioli, Tovah Feldshuh, Chukwudi Iwuji, Elizabeth Marvel, Jacob Ming-Trent, Jack O'Brien and Stephen Spinella on an expansive outdoor terrace, and cozy up with friends–old and new–in the elegantly rustic ambiance of the Bowery Hotel.
The evening will include performances by Jennifer Sánchez, Mary Testa, and Charlayne Woodard.
By attending, you'll be helping to make Red Bull Theater possible. But whether or not you can attend, your gala contribution will support all of our programs–online and in-person–especially the continuation of our return to creating Off-Broadway productions of great plays that stand the test of time. Thank you.
Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater
ANDRÉ DE SHIELDS
At the age of 73, André was awarded the Tony Award for his performance in Hadestown. His illustrious career has spanned a half-century. After getting his start as the eponymous The Wiz in 1975, he has continued to distinguish himself as an actor, director, and educator. He received Tony nominations for the musicals Play On! and The Full Monty. He has received praise for his classical work, including King Lear at Classical Theater of Harlem and Red Bull’s own The Witch of Edmonton.
Photos by Lia Chang
SPECIAL APPEARANCES
HONORARY COMMITTEE & SPECIAL GUESTS
F. Murray Abraham
Arnie Burton
Kate Burton
Kathleen Chalfant
Grantham Coleman
Robert Cuccioli
Paige Davis
Dana Ivey
Judy Kuhn
Mark Linn-Baker
Richard Maltby Jr.
Ismenia Mendes
Kristine Nielsen
Junior Nyong’o
Jack O’Brien
Brad Oscar
Patrick Page
Ted Pappas
Estelle Parsons
Amelia Pedlow
Martha Plimpton
Everett Quinton
Olivia Reis
José Rivera
Laila Robins
Lily Santiago
Sir Patrick Stewart
Richard Thomas
John Douglas Thompson
Michael Urie
Marc Vietor
Nick Westrate
BENEFIT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Joanne Casey
Meg Fofonoff
Katherine Hood
Sally Huxley
James Killerlane III
Evangeline Morphos
Peter Rigby
RED BULL THEATRE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jesse Berger
Jim Bredeson
Susan Doran
Meg Fofonoff
Joanne Casey
Joanna Cole
Katherine Hood
James Killerlane III
Bradley McCormick
Noah Millman
Evangeline Morphos
Howard Owens
Matthew Rauch
Clint Ramos
Peter Rigby
Rick Sordelet
Sarah Sosbe
John Yavroyan