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quite the character An Evening Celebrating JOHN LITHGOW Special Concert Performance by Tony Award Winner IDINA MENZEL

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2019 GALA QUITE the CHARACTER AN EVENING CELEBRATING John Lithgow SPECIAL CONCERT PERFORMANCE BY TONY AWARD WINNER IDINA MENZEL

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO AUCTION CHAIR EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Todd Haimes Sylvia Golden Beers

GALA CHAIRS AUCTION COMMITTEE Roundabout thanks all of the Diane and Tom Tuft Wendy Barker artists and technicians who have Johannes (Johs) Worsoe, Robert Burden generously donated their time Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Carmen Grossman to tonight’s event and helped Nicole Kramer make this evening possible. We VICE CHAIRS wish to express our gratitude Bank of America to the Performers’ Unions: Bloomberg Philanthropies Actors’ Equity Association, Education Paddle Raise Sponsor Roxanne and Scott Bok American Guild of Musical Michael T. Cohen, Artists, American Guild of Variety Colliers International NY LLC Artists, and SAG-AFTRA through Private Artist Reception Sponsor Samantha Rudin Earls and David Earls Theatre Authority, Inc. for their Susan and Ed Forst Idina Menzel’s performance cooperation in permitting the artists to appear on this program. Sylvia Golden underwritten by Taylor W. Lawrence Kiendl and John Gordon and Ryan P. Shelhamer Gala proceeds benefit Griffon Corporation Roundabout Theatre Company’s Jeanne and Tom Hagerty many initiatives including our Tom and Kitty Patterson Kempner Education Programs. Stephanie and Ron Kramer William M. Lewis, Jr. and Carol Sutton Lewis Janet and Marvin Rosen May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc. Chip Seelig Jennifer and Owen Thomas

1 LETTER FROM THE LETTER FROM THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/CEO TODD HAIMES GALA CHAIRS

OOD EVENING AND WELCOME TO ELCOME TO ROUNDABOUT’S ROUNDABOUT’S 2019 GALA, OUR SECOND 2019 GALA, QUITE THE GYEAR AT THE LOVELY ZIEGFELD BALLROOM. W CHARACTER: AN EVENING TONIGHT, I AM THRILLED TO CELEBRATE THE CELEBRATING JOHN LITHGOW. EXTRAORDINARY CAREER OF JOHN LITHGOW. WE ARE HONORED TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS AS WE PAY TRIBUTE

DIANE AND TOM TUFT JOHANNES (JOHS) WORSOE TO JOHN LITHGOW. I have been a huge fan of John Lithgow for decades, Additionally, I want to thank the star of our production and I am lucky enough to also call him my friend. He is of Skintight, the incomparable Idina Menzel, who made a true star in every medium. He may be best known for time in her very busy schedule to be with us tonight. I his roles in films such asThe World According to Garp, know you’ll be blown away by the amazing concert she John was magnificent inStories by Heart at Roundabout; organizations and ensuring our work is accessible and Terms of Endearment, Footloose, and Shrek or from his has prepared for us. but then John is magnificent in everything he does. As we welcoming to people from all backgrounds. scene-stealing work in television shows such as “3rd Rock celebrate John’s work on stage, film, and television, we There are also numerous others I wish to thank including There are many members of the Roundabout family that we from the Sun,” “Dexter,” and “The Crown.” However, also want to highlight the important work Roundabout is our Board of Directors, Leadership Council, donors, want to thank for their incredible generosity in making tonight John always has been and always will be a theatre actor. doing offstage. subscribers, friends, and theatre-goers whose support a success. Gala Vice Chairs — Bank of America, Bloomberg His Broadway career began in 1973 and has spanned allows us to do our work. Specifically, I thank our For 23 years, Education at Roundabout has designed Philanthropies, Roxanne and Scott Bok, Michael T. Cohen, everything from plays like M. Butterfly to musicals like incredible Gala Co-Chairs: Board Chair Tom Tuft and his innovative service models that use theatre to address Colliers International NY LLC, Samantha Rudin Earls and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to his one-man tour de force wife Diane and Johannes (Johs) Worsoe, Mitsubishi UFJ challenges faced by our community. Over the years, David Earls, Susan and Ed Forst, Sylvia Golden, Kiendl and Stories by Heart here at Roundabout. In fact, he’ll be on Financial Group, for their efforts in making this evening Roundabout has established new initiatives designed to John Gordon, Griffon Corporation, Jeanne and Tom Hagerty, Broadway again this spring in Hillary and Clinton – when a tremendous success. Their leadership has allowed us to bring vitality to the field, including the development of our Tom and Kitty Patterson Kempner, Stephanie and Ron Kramer, I’m sure he’ll give another award-worthy performance. reach our ambitious fundraising goal for this event which Theatrical Teaching Framework, our nationally recognized William M. Lewis, Jr. and Carol Sutton Lewis, Janet and Speaking of awards, throughout his amazing career, benefits the work we do on our stages and our programs arts education curricula, and most recently, our Theatrical Marvin Rosen, the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, John has earned six Tony Award nominations, winning within the community. I must also thank American Airlines Workforce Development Program. Now serving 28,000 Inc., Chip Seelig, and Jennifer and Owen Thomas — have twice; two Oscar nominations; four Grammy nominations; for sponsoring our Private Artist Reception before tonight’s students, educators, and community members annually, made all the difference. We also want to thank our Auction twelve Emmy nominations, winning six times; nine SAG Gala, as well as Capital One for their generous matching Education at Roundabout’s impact continues to grow. Committee, Chair Sylvia Golden along with Wendy Barker, Awards, winning three times; and five Golden Globe Robert Burden, Carmen Grossman, and Nicole Kramer. gift towards our education programs. Finally, I wish to Ensuring theatre is equitable and accessible to New York’s Awards, winning twice. To say he is accomplished would Additionally, we must thank Dr. Taylor W. Lawrence and Ryan thank the entire Roundabout family of artists, directors, diverse populations is a complex challenge that the industry be an understatement. John once said, “Whenever I play P. Shelhamer for underwriting the concert by Idina Menzel, writers, and designers who work with us each season. It continues to face, and Roundabout is addressing this by a role, it’s like I’ve been kidnapped inside my own body.” as well as American Airlines for sponsoring the Private Artist is because of all of you that Roundabout remains one of launching a new Community Partnerships program this Well, John, we are more than happy to be held hostage Reception and Capital One for sponsoring the Education the most vital cultural institutions not only in New York season. Building on the success of past initiatives, this with you. I am very proud to present John Lithgow with Paddle Raise. Finally, on behalf of the Board of Directors, we City, but in the country. new program will complement our work in schools and on the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre. want to thank all of you for your generosity to Roundabout stage by creating meaningful partnerships with community both this evening and throughout the year.

2 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS THANK YOU TO OUR /// LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 2019 GALA DONORS As of February 8, 2019

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4 5 2019 GALA Alexander Gemignani Anna Kendrick Denis O’Hare THE JASON ROBARDS 2 019 2 011 Paul Gemignani Meghan Kennedy Laura Osnes JOHN LITHGOW Alec Baldwin ARTIST AWARD FOR 2009 Jonathan Kent Amy Sherman-Palladino 2 018 Jessica Lange Bank of America COMMITTEE Sam Gold Richard Kind Dan Palladino EXCELLENCE As of February 8, 2019 2 017 Douglas Durst, The Durst Organization John Goodman Kevin Kline John Pankow IN THEATRE Frank Langella 2007 Andy Grotelueschen Jane Krakowski Sarah Jessica Parker Dr. Leonard Tow Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Carla Gugino Scott Landis Sarah Paulson 2 016 Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council of the City of New York Mamie Gummer Ming Peiffer Audra McDonald 2005 Sebastian Gutierrez Nathan Lane Lily Rabe Tom Tuft 2 015 Stephen Sondheim Adam Gwon Jessica Lange Phylicia Rashad Helen Mirren 2004 Michael Cerveris Jake Gyllenhaal Frank Langella Theresa Rebeck 2 014 John Kander Sebastian Arcelus Stockard Channing Maggie Gyllenhaal Tracy Letts Chita Rivera Sam Mendes Fred Ebb 2002 Daniel Aukin Will Chase Michael C. Hall Steven Levenson David Rockwell 2 012 Christopher Plummer Jessie Austrian Kristin Chenoweth Joshua Harmon Amy Ryan Rob Marshall Becky Ann Baker Gavin Creel Jason Butler Harner Norm Lewis Peter Sarsgaard Dylan Baker Alan Cumming Sheldon Harnick Judith Light Michael Shannon HE JASON ROBARDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE IS GIVEN TO Kathy Bates Jim Dale Neil Patrick Harris Laura Linney Constance Shulman INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO John Behlmann Jeff Daniels Ethan Hawke Rebecca Luker Meryl Streep HAVE MADE AN INDELIBLE IMPACT ON THE Laura Benanti Blythe Danner Jessica Hecht Anthony Mackie Stephanie Styles THEATRE WORLD. Annette Bening Paul Dano Jiréh Breon Holder Pam MacKinnon Daniel Sullivan T Danny DeVito Jayne Houdyshell Joe Mantello Rebecca Taichman It is named to honor his lifelong commitment to theatre and his incredible Corbin Bleu Colin Donnell Bill Irwin Kathleen Marshall Alex Timbers support of Roundabout both on stage and off. Stephanie J. Block Megalyn Byron Jennings Andrea Martin Marisa Tomei In 1994, Jason Robards made his Roundabout debut in the first New York Matthew Broderick Echikunwoke Mel Johnson, Jr. Carolyn McCormick Raviv Ullman revival of Harold Pinter’s No Man’s Land with his dear friend, Christopher Scott Ellis Noah Brody Kristen Johnston Derek McLane Adrienne Walker Plummer. Soon after, he and Chris joined Roundabout’s Board of Directors Lindsey Ferrentino Cherry Jones Janet McTeer Kate Walsh and worked tirelessly to support Artistic Director Todd Haimes’ idea to create Katie Finneran Danny Burstein Jeremy Jordan Sam Mendes John Weidman a second, Off-Broadway stage that would be a home to new plays by today’s Santino Fontana Kate Burton Stephen Karam Laurie Metcalf Jenny Rachel Weiner greatest writers. He became our distinguished Artist-in-Residence during the Midori Francis inaugural 1995-96 season at the Laura Pels Theatre with performances in Norbert Leo Butz Anne Kauffman Sienna Miller Lance Coadie Williams John Gallagher, Jr. Pinter’s Moonlight and Brian Friel’s Molly Sweeney and served as a member Gabriel Byrne Celia Keenan-Bolger Alfred Molina Michelle Williams Peter Gallagher of Roundabout’s Board until his death in 2000. Warren Carlyle Kelli O’Hara Vanessa Williams Victor Garber The award was designed by sculptor Arthur Carter, whose bronze and steel sculptures have been exhibited in New York, Paris, and around the globe.

6 7 a scene toward the end of “The 1980s and gravitated toward science fiction, horror, Crown”’s first season, Winston Churchill sits by and other genres that stoked our Reagan-era fantasies, INa lake on his estate, painting the light glancing Lithgow was a magus of mania, with gonzo, full- off the water. The familiar Churchillian profile is bundled bodied turns. His Italian physicist possessed by an up against the Kentish chill, and when he speaks, it’s extra-dimensional lizard alien in The Adventures of that much-imitated, plummy rumble. The elder statesman Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension; his terrified dabs pigment on canvas, squinting at the pastoral airplane passenger in Twilight Zone: The Movie; and perfection he hopes to capture. his hyperventilating scientist in 2010: The Year We You could say that much of John Lithgow’s life and Make Contact seared the lanky, rubber-faced actor into career is concentrated here. the dreams of a generation. A decade later, he mined First of all, it’s that marvelous chameleon playing the role, his hundredth-and-fiftieth or so on TV, in movies, Lithgow is that rare breed among or on stage since he began this astonishing showbiz actors today: One not bounded ride nearly 50 years ago. It’s also the painting. While by nationality or chronology, who can an undergraduate at Harvard, Lithgow’s passion was project his restless, mercurial, not for the stage, but for visual art. Decades later, he intensely vibrant presence across still dashes off the odd watercolor—mostly portraits of borders, epochs, even gender. pets for charity events, he clarifies with wry humility. Lastly, there is the English connection. What other Yank can one imagine playing such a sacred British figure? his sci-fi eminence for the extraterrestrial comedy-of- BY DAVID COTE Lithgow is that rare breed among actors today: One not manners series “3rd Rock from the Sun”. bounded by nationality or chronology, who can project his restless, mercurial, intensely vibrant presence across Sometimes, it really seems that John Lithgow is not of borders, epochs, even gender. this earth, only on loan from a distant galaxy. He’d chuckle tolerantly to hear that, because the truth is, he’s Yes, gender. One of his early breakthroughs was just a kid from a theater family. He might have gained the transgender football pro Roberta Muldoon, who a global following from the movies and TV, and a undergoes gender-reassignment surgery in The World youthful fanbase from his numerous children’s books According to Garp (1982). Thirty-seven years ago, it and CDs, but he never left the stage. was a role few actors might jump at, much less endow with as much warmth and dignity as Lithgow did, Since his Broadway debut in 1973 in The Changing earning him an Oscar nomination for Supporting Actor. Room (for which he won a Tony a record 18 days after opening night), Lithgow has returned again and again And that was just the early chapter of his Hollywood to the theater. There have been twenty-five productions chronicle. To teenagers who, like me, grew up in the over the years, everything from classic revivals (The John Lithgow in “The Crown” in 2017. Photo by Robert Viglasky.

8 9 Front Page and All My Sons), new musicals (Sweet DC: What a childhood! Marinating in those DC: And yet, acting was not always Smell of Success and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) and new magical words! in the cards. plays (The Columnist, The Retreat From Moscow and JL: We took it for granted a little bit. It was not JL: I grew up not intending or wanting to be an this spring’s Hillary and Clinton). His first collaboration just the Shakespeare; it was the whole energy of a actor, even though I did so much of it for my dad. I with Roundabout Theatre Company happened last theater company. They were professional actors, was much more interested in art. I did drawings and year, the utterly enchanting solo piece, John Lithgow: but young professionals—a lot of them in a pipeline paintings, and was really Stories by Heart. For an actor who has seemingly from Carnegie Mellon University’s drama program. quite serious about it from done or could do anything, here he was, all six-feet- Tremendous actors, but young and full of beans. In a a very young age. But I four of him, telling us stories with funny faces and typical summer, they would open seven Shakespeare went to Harvard because voices, keeping us rapt with mere words. As every plays in nine weeks, rehearsing in the day and I got into Harvard. There painter knows, the most remarkable effects can be performing at night. And then run them in rotating was a tremendous amount made with the fewest strokes. repertoire, a different play every night of the week. of theater activity. All Imagine the kind of energy and enthusiasm that takes. extracurricular. And I fell in We adored the actors. Many of them stayed friends. with the theater gang and my father created and ran summer DC: Any we’d recognize today? pretty much dropped the outdoor Shakespeare festivals in Ohio... notion of the visual arts. JL: By the time I was 18, I had acted in about 20 Probably the most famous was Nancy I’ve been a hobbyist ever plays of Shakespeare. Marchand, who played Tony Soprano’s mom. But since, but I respect painters Clockwise, from the top: there was Ellis Rabb, who created the Association of too much to call myself a Producing Artists, or APA Repertory, on Broadway John Lithgow in painter. Twelfth Night at Royal in the 1960s, and Donald Moffat, a wonderful DAVID COTE: People may be surprised to DC: So you fell in with the theater crowd Shakespeare Company character man who just passed away recently. He in 2007; know you were a child actor. and eventually studied acting at LAMDA in was my adored mentor. I just loved him. The plays Arthur Lithgow; JOHN LITHGOW: . Well, I wasn’t exactly a child they did ran at lightning speed—the same way they John Lithgow in Pygmalion. actor; I was a child in a theater family. My father did in Elizabethan times, according to scholars. And JL: Right after Harvard. In those days, they had a created and ran summer outdoor Shakespeare festivals Arthur Lithgow in The you could hear the audience roaring with laughter Fulbright scholarship actor and actress who went to Taming of the Shrew. in Ohio, from the time I was six or seven years old. at obscure Elizabethan jokes from The Merry Wives LAMDA every year, and I was the actor that year. Arthur Lithgow in The It was in Yellow Springs, Ohio, on the campus of of Windsor. These were wonderful, exuberant DC: What was it like, being a young Merry Wives of Windsor Antioch College. As I grew up, I played bigger parts, in 1955. productions. The plays were tragical, comical, American in London in the ’60s? both physically and in the number of lines I had to historical, pastoral, different roles, different plays, director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, and JL: It was fantastic. I had never been to England learn. By the time I was 18, I had acted in about 20 every night of the week. And that created a character Pinter and Simon Gray plays were premiering. In fact, before, even though I had studied English history and plays of Shakespeare. actor’s template for the rest of my career—unwittingly, when I came to Broadway, my first four or five shows literature at Harvard. London was exploding with of course. I’m known not for one role, but for playing a were British imports. Plays like David Storey’s The energy. Peter Brook was doing some of his greatest crazy variety of roles, and that’s what Shakespearean Changing Room and Trevor Griffiths’sComedians . actors did. work. Trevor Nunn had become the youngest artistic

10 11 ever heard. I remember my dad taking me to see a me what I would like to do. And that was way back in tailor-made for character actors who loved to do John Lithgow in “The Crown” in 2017. production of Death of a Salesman. It must have been the ’80s. comedy. Photo by Robert Viglasky. at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. And I sat DC: A time when you were in movies that DC: With the wonderful Jane Curtin there and watched an Arthur Miller play. I was about were blowing the minds of teenagers like as your straight woman. 13 years old and I was so stunned that the language me. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai. The JL: could be so real and contemporary. All I’d heard is Absolutely glorious. A woman who really World According to Garp. The Twilight Zone knows where the funny is. Shakespeare. It’s crazy. Movie. I was always amazed by how far you DC: Todd Haimes saw you on opening night were able to push expression, yet remain Below: John Lithgow in Roundabout Theatre of The Changing Room, your Broadway completely believable. Company’s Stories by debut. Heart in 2017. Photo JL: In recent years, I’ve made a compact with by Joan Marcus. JL: Isn’t that astonishing? He must’ve been like the director early on. I say, I will give you a huge Inset: Arthur Lithgow reads to the Lithgow 12 years old! It’s probably the equivalent of my performance on the early takes. I will overdo children. experience watching Death of a Salesman. everything, and it’s your job to just calm me down and DC: It may have taken a while, but Todd sort of shape the performance. And this way, at least DC: Were you always an Englishman finally got you on his stage. you’ll have the big version when you look at all the tapes and you can use it at will. It gives the filmmaker trapped in the body of an American? JL: Todd has had a strategy of approaching actors the luxury of knowing just how far they can push a JL: I’ve always been a curious hybrid. I came who’ve made a big success in the movies or on moment. So you get some pretty big stuff on screen in back speaking with a very fruity English accent. I TV and asking them what they would like to do in the finished movie from time to time. I’m a theater actor had the good luck to be in a Bucks County Playhouse the theater. Years ago, Liam Neeson and Natasha at heart. And what I bring to movies is what I know of production of The Star-Spangled Girl by Neil Simon. Richardson played in Anna Christie, and they were theater. One of my really fun jobs was “3rd Rock from We had a terrible director, but he had a little bell on being paid Equity minimum to work. You didn’t have the Sun”, because that was flat-out stage acting. And his desk. And every time I sounded English, he would to pay them a lot; they were doing it because they in fact, we even had a live audience, and gave them ring the bell and it cured me of my English accent. wanted to do it. And now you have Ethan Hawke and a great performance and prided ourselves on the fact But since then, they’ve welcomed me back to England Paul Dano at the American Airlines Theatre. Any given that the show didn’t need a laugh track. The series in the last twenty or so years. I’ve worked with both season on Broadway now you have a dozen major would never have worked if we didn’t have four or five the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare American film stars doing plays. Todd generated an actors at the center come right out of theater. Company. awful lot of that himself. DC: Not to mention a premise that DC: And, of course, in 2016 you played DC: I was surprised to find that Stories by demanded outlandish behavior. Winston Churchill in “The Crown” on Netflix. Heart was your first job with Roundabout. JL: Yeah. That’s why I was never going to do a JL: JL: I was the only American actor playing an Todd and I danced a little courtship on many sitcom. But the premise was so appealing for exactly Englishman in that. Sometimes it’s been a bit of a occasions, but it just never worked out. I remember him that reason. These were people who did not have the millstone around my neck, but it is who I am. It comes coming to L.A. and taking me out to lunch and asking good sense to restrain themselves. It was a concept from Shakespeare being the first stage language I

12 13 DC: You put the Winston Churchill fat suit DC: And in terms of external effects, you back on, so to speak, to play FOX News wore facial prosthetics for the Ailes movie? founder Roger Ailes in a movie that’s in JL: It was the most I’ve ever relied on makeup. I’ve post-production. What was it like being in his always been resistant to using too much makeup, skin? maybe because my early years in Shakespeare JL: Well, he’s an extraordinarily contradictory repertory, where we used a pound of greasepaint and character. The most interesting research I did, was to wigs and nose putty every night. I’ve always liked to look up an old friend of mine who I hadn’t spoken do it all with my face. But the director, Jay Roach, put to in maybe 30 years, who had been Roger Ailes’s me together with this genius makeup artist, Kazuhiro business partner in the 1970s. He was a good friend Tsuji who, ironically enough, made up Gary Oldman and a big fan of Ailes. He described his devilish, for playing Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour. subversive humor, in fact even making fun sometimes Whereas I played Churchill with hardly any makeup at of the right-wing Republicans whose media campaigns all. And boy, Kazuhiro brought me around. I just loved he was managing. He was not a repulsive troll as his makeup for Roger Ailes. [Lithgow] might have gained a global following everybody might think he was. It was interesting to DC: In your next role on Broadway this modulate to what extent he was a monster and to what from the movies and TV, and spring, you play another political figure a youthful fanbase from his extent he was a media genius who could get a lot of beset by sexual scandals. Bill Clinton in Lucas people to follow him. numerous children’s books and Hnath’s Hillary and Clinton. Have you ever CDs, but he never left the stage. DC: And yet he sexually harassed many met Bill Clinton? female employees. JL: I’ve met him a few times. A couple of times at JL: Well, it’s about power. It’s also about insecurity, White House events and once when we were both on DC: Let’s end where we began: John Lithgow in King Lear at The Public Theater in 2014. Photo by Joan Marcus. inadequacy and need. I always look for the duality a program. He was the keynote speaker and I was the Shakespeare. You played Malvolio with the in every character. When I played the “Trinity Killer” entertainment. A conference down in Orlando. We Royal Shakespeare Company. Your King on “Dexter”, what fascinated me is: Here’s this man chatted a bit. He’s very genial. He greeted me as if we Lear in Central Park was magnificent. What’s it. Having studied in England and having idolized all with a diabolical, horrifying compulsion. But I chose were old friends. He’s introduced me on a couple of next? sorts of great English actors, I felt that, as Americans, to play him as a man who hated this compulsion and occasions, and mispronounced my name both times. it’s not in our DNA. But I was completely wrong about JL: I owe it to myself to play Falstaff someday, just wished he could resist succumbing to it, and wanted Hillary I know a little better than Bill. She came to see that. As a result, I missed out. I was asked to play because it seems that fat, old men are my stock in somebody to stop him. To me, that automatically sets the solo show at Roundabout and was extraordinarily Hamlet a couple of times and Macbeth. I had my trade these days. And he is the ultimate fat, old man up tremendous conflict. Because all of us live with warm and classy. It’s interesting because it is a chance. I was asked to play Falstaff, in fact, about 25 and a tremendous role. That’s the only one I’ve thought duality and conflict. That’s how I approached Ailes. If fearless, uncompromising play about them. But they’re years ago in the Park. But it’s not as if I didn’t have about. I missed my chance to play the great younger you play Iago, Iago does not consider himself to be a both in on it. Scott Rudin in his wisdom gave them other things to do. roles. I’m sort of psychoanalyzing myself, but when I monster. Or to the extent that he does, he hates himself the script, and had lunch with them and talked about was younger, I avoided the signature playwright of my for it. That’s my job as an actor. it before he went ahead with it. So we have their dad’s career. And I was also kind of snobbish about cautious blessing.

14 15 16 17 Congratulations to Roundabout and to Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award winner John Lithgow for receiving the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre. The Bok family is proud to support Roundabout Theatre Company and is thrilled to be a part of the Roundabout family. Best wishes for a successful Gala.

ROXANNE and SCOTT BOK

18 19 Congratulations Jason Robards Award Recipient John Lithgow and Roundabout Chairman Tom Tuft With Respect, Love & Friendship

MARY & JAY GOLDBERG

20 21 Congratulations to John Lithgow. Your versatility from TV to film to stage shows the extraordinary range of your ability. You deserve every honor an actor can receive. Fondly,

JOAN COHEN, better known as Michael Cohen’s Mother

22 23 A toast to John Lithgow, actor, writer and storyteller extraordinaire. It’s a joy to celebrate you.

JOLYON STERN

24 25 Congratulations to Roundabout Theatre Company! I am honored to be a part of the extraordinary and dedicated Board of Directors and the talented and energetic team at Roundabout, powerfully led by Todd and Julia. I look forward to being front row as Roundabout continues to grow and thrive. Sylvia Golden

26 27 Roundabout Theatre Company continues to produce the most exciting and engaging shows on JOHN and KIENDL GORDON and off Broadway. are proud to be a part of the Congratulations to Todd Roundabout Family! and his entire team on a fantastic season. Congratulations to a fabulous team!!!

PATRICIA and BERNARD GOLDSTEIN

28 29 We Proudly Support Roundabout Theatre Company Congratulations Todd, Julia, Sydney, Steve and the and the entire company for another fabulous year Spring Gala 2019 at Roundabout Theatre Company.

STEPHANIE and RON KRAMER

30 31 Congratulations to John Lithgow, a wonderfully talented and most deserving actor! We are very honored to be sponsoring Idina Menzel’s performance tonight!

TAYLOR W. LAWRENCE and RYAN P. SHELHAMER

32 33 Best wishes to Cheers to tonight’s honoree Roundabout Theatre Company John Lithgow for a fantastic 2019 Gala for his many contributions and to the theatre, and to Congratulations to Gala Chairs Roundabout Diane and Tom Tuft on another wonderful season! on a successful event.

GINA MARIA LEONETTI CAROL SUTTON LEWIS and WILLIAM M. LEWIS, JR.

34 35 36 37 The Membership and Executive Board of I.A.T.S.E. Local 798 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists

Congratulates Roundabout Theatre Company Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre Recipient

John Lithgow

The Executive Board of Local 798 President Rose Chatterton Vice President Angela L. Johnson Secretary Treasurer John “Jack Curtin Sergeant-at-Arms Chris Milone Film Make-up Trustee Sunday Englis Film Hair Trustee Valerie Gladstone Television Make-up Trustee Linda Grimes Television Hair Trustee Barbara Roman Live Theatrical Trustee/ Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Jennifer Bullock

38 39 40 41 Congratulations to John Lithgow and Roundabout Theatre Company on your outstanding achievements in the arts.

THE RUDIN FAMILY

42 43 Congratulations to Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner The Seelig Group and its affiliates, John Lithgow on receiving the TSG Entertainment and TSG Theatricals, Jason Robards Award congratulate Roundabout for Excellence in Theatre! Theatre Company and its fearless leaders Todd Haimes and Julia Levy on another Congratulations to remarkable season! Roundabout Theatre Company on a successful Gala, THE SEELIG GROUP and a wonderful season!

MARY SOLOMON

44 45 46 47 Congratulations to John Lithgow for his extraordinary talent and contributions to the theatre. We congratulate tonight’s honoree, Thank you to fellow Gala Chair John Lithgow, Johs Worsoe – it has been an honor to and our dear friend Tom Tuft lead this year’s Gala with you. who works so hard on behalf of this special theatre company. We applaud the entire team at Roundabout for their commitment and dedication to FERN and LENARD TESSLER ensuring that great classics and new plays are accessible to all.

TOM and DIANE TUFT

48 49 50 51 52 Best wishes to Roundabout Theatre Company for a fantastic 2019 Gala. 2019

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 ZIEGFELD BALLROOM /// NEW YORK CITY 2019 GALA quite the character An Evening Celebrating JOHN LITHGOW Special Concert Performance by Tony Award Winner IDINA MENZEL

PROGRAM MENU

WELCOME BABY ARUGULA TODD HAIMES Mint, Basil, Multi-Colored Beets & Candied Walnuts, Shaved Grana Padano, White Balsamic Vinaigrette THE JASON ROBARDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE PRESENTED TO GRILLED FILET MIGNON JOHN LITHGOW Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes, Parsnip Purée, Roasted Root Vegetables, Crispy Onions, LIVE AUCTION Bordelaise Sauce

Lydia Fenet, Auctioneer Vegetarian alternate entrée available upon request. Auction items listed inside. DESSERT

A CONCERT PERFORMANCE CHOCOLATE MALTED CAKE IDINA MENZEL Chocolate Crémeux, Malted Milk Chocolate Custard, Beet Devil’s Food Cake, Blackout Chocolate Glaze, SCENIC DESIGN David Rockwell Chocolate Pretzel Crunch & Sugar Beet Gel

LIGHTING DESIGN Donald Holder WINE SERVICE

SOUND DESIGN Shannon Slaton FUME BLANC PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER Jeffrey Rodriguez Ferrari-Carano, Sonoma County TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Anthony Jusino CABERNET SAUVIGNON Guenoc, California

231 West 39th Street, Suite 1200 NYC, NY 10018 212-719-9393 roundabouttheatre.org

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In full-on “star mode,” you’ll attend a rehearsal and then and sofas, indoor and outdoor seating, TV display, all- 1 get prepared backstage. When it’s time, take a deep inclusive ballpark food, and unlimited beer, wine, liquor, 5 GALA CAST PARTY AND VIP breath and walk out onto the stage for your big moment! and nonalcoholic beverages. What’s not to like? Play ball! TAP DANCE MASTER CLASS Your friends and family will cheer you on from four DINNER WITH ALEC BALDWIN! SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Event will take place on WITH WARREN CARLYLE complimentary VIP house seats. The fun doesn’t end after September 2, 2019 beginning at 1:05 pm. New York AND CORBIN BLEU Already thinking of coming to Roundabout’s benefit your dazzling moment in the spotlight—you’ll also have Yankees versus Texas Rangers. Put on your dancing shoes! You and nine friends are reading of Twentieth Century on April 29? Why not do a one-of-a-kind vantage point backstage to watch the VALUE: Priceless invited to the master class of a lifetime. Your private it in VIP style? You and nine of your friends will be our remainder of the show. Following the curtain call, the cast DONATED BY: , Danny Burstein studio dance lesson will be led by none other than Tony invited guests, watching the one and only Alec Baldwin will celebrate your star turn with a post-show champagne Award-winning choreographer and director Warren reprise his starring role from Roundabout’s 2004 toast in grand Broadway style. production. After the benefit, you’ll mix and mingle at Carlyle (Kiss Me, Kate; Hello, Dolly!; She Loves Me) and SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Must be on a Tuesday or 4 our star-studded cast party. And that’s not all. Two days Corbin Bleu (Kiss Me, Kate; In the Heights; High School Thursday evening performance. Winner must be 16 or COME OVER FOR DINNER… later, on May 1, you and nine of your friends will sit Musical). Once you’ve worked up a sweat, enjoy a older. Walk-on must happen AFTER June 9. WITH ETHAN HAWKE AND down for dinner with Alec and Hilaria Baldwin—and post-class reception with healthy, delicious catering VALUE: Priceless (Tootsie tickets: estimated $676) CELEBRITY CHEF MARC MURPHY Roundabout Artistic Director and CEO Todd Haimes— from The Village Den (co-owned by Lisle Richards and DONATED BY: Scott Ellis, Tootsie in the private dining room at Aureole in midtown. You’re cordially invited to an exclusive private dinner “Queer Eye”’s Chef Antoni Porowski). You and your hosted by Ethan Hawke, actor extraordinaire and current friends will each receive a complimentary pair of tap VALUE: Priceless (Aureole Dinner: $5,000; Twentieth star of Roundabout’s True West. You and seven of your shoes so you can keep working on your shuffle-ball- Century Benefit Tickets: $700) 3 friends will join Ethan and Ryan Hawke in their historic change. DONATED BY: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin BROADWAY MEETS BASEBALL: brownstone in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn for an intimate SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Class must be scheduled NEW YORK YANKEES LUXURY SUITE evening of food, drinks, and fun. Celebrity chef Marc on a mutually agreeable date. Winners will receive WITH DANNY BURSTEIN ON Murphy (“Chopped”) will create a fantastic feast to delight 2 SEPTEMBER 2ND Capezio gifts cards to purchase their own tap shoes the senses, with delicious wine pairings provided by MAKE YOUR BROADWAY DEBUT IN prior to the class. You gotta have heart…and a luxury viewing suite for you Golden Ram. Trust us…you’ll be name-dropping this night TOOTSIE WITH SANTINO FONTANA! VALUE: Priceless (Tap shoes: $500) and 13 friends at Yankee Stadium! Also on the VIP guest for years to come. DONATED BY: Warren Carlyle, Corbin Bleu, The side-splitting new musical is looking for its newest list: Tony-nominated actor Danny Burstein, whose recent SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Will be scheduled for a cast member—could it be you?! Win a walk-on role performance in Roundabout’s Damn Yankees concert mutually agreeable time and date. in Tootsie, starring Broadway dreamboat Santino was a true home run. Experience the game in ultimate VALUE: Priceless Fontana in the role made famous by Dustin Hoffman. comfort with your dedicated suite staff, cushy armchairs DONATED BY: Ethan and Ryan Hawke, Marc Murphy, CONTINUED

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6 7 8 9 GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL MEET ELTON JOHN: LUNCH WITH “FOSSE/VERDON” THE WORLD 7-NIGHT LUXURY CRUISE WITH JOHN LITHGOW AND LAURIE FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD AND “THE MARVELOUS AND SPA TREATMENTS METCALF OF MRS. MAISEL” HILLARY AND CLINTON Icon. Superstar. Rocket man. Elton John’s final tour Imagine exploring every corner of the globe in exclusive Hobnob with the stars of Broadway’s Hillary and marks the end of fifty years on the road, spreading You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll sing, you’ll dance! You luxury, experiencing a myriad of cultures and privileged Clinton, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf! First, you joy and music across the globe. You and a guest will and a guest are invited to lunch on the set of FX’s new access to the planet’s most exotic destinations, all from and three friends will enjoy the new play by Tony experience his final stage spectacular from amazing Broadway miniseries, “Fosse/Verdon,” along with the comfort of your own home. Home is one of only 165 nominee Lucas Hnath (A Doll’s House, Part 2)—from seats at the Barclays Center with a meet and greet with members of the cast and writer/showrunner Steven bespoke apartments on The World, a residential ship the best seats in the house, of course. When the curtain Elton himself. Make it a full night with complimentary Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen, If I Forget). You’ll also which brings you to a new destination every few days. falls, join John and Laurie for scintillating cocktails and walk the red carpet—and work those jazz hands!—at car service and a pre-show dinner in Brooklyn. Don’t let Staying fit and active is easy with yoga, Pilates, spinning conversation along with Roundabout Artistic Director the “Fosse/Verdon” NYC premiere. Hungry for more? the sun go down on this opportunity to bid farewell to bikes, swimming, a fully equipped Fitness Center, a state- and CEO Todd Haimes. It’s your chance to have an Let’s do lunch with hilarious cast members of “The one of pop culture’s most beloved performers. of-the-art golf simulator and even a game of tennis on unforgettable chat with two of TV, film, and Broadway’s Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and creator Amy Sherman- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Elton John concert is on the only regulation-sized court at sea. The World even most beloved actors! Palladino. March 9, 2019 at the Barclays Center. has its own marina, complete with kayaks, sailboats SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Must be on a mutually VALUE: Priceless (Elton John concert tickets: $519) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: “Fosse/Verdon” lunch and personal watercraft. Dining aboard The World will agreeable date during the run of Hillary and Clinton. DONATED BY: Elton John must take place the week of March 4; “Fosse/Verdon” be a palate-pleaser as well, with local ingredients and VALUE: Priceless (Hillary and Clinton tickets: premiere is April 8. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” set inspiration found in every dish. estimated $636) visit must happen on a mutually agreeable date. Access to this private community of luxury travel combined DONATED BY: John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf VALUE: Priceless with world-class dining, amenities and facilities is by DONATED BY: Steven Levenson, Dan Palladino and invitation only or through the Roundabout Theatre Amy Sherman-Palladino Company’s 2019 Gala. The World’s 2019 journey has seen the stunning shores of South Africa, the fascinating cultures of Sri Lanka and the sparkling Mediterranean. Early summer will include the French Riviera and Western Europe leads to the

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dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Greenland. A deep may not exceed $400 in total. Pre- and/or post-cruise exploration of the bustling cities, sacred temples and hotel accommodations, transfers to and from the Ship, 10 11 peaceful gardens of Asia is enjoyed before a glorious optional Destination Experiences and onboard personal NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID DINE ON A BROADWAY STAGE New Year’s Eve celebration in Hong Kong which kicks expenses are not included. All 7 nights onboard The BURTKA IN THE HOUSE, FOR WITH ANNETTE BENING AND off the Ship’s 2020 journey. Australia and Southeast World must be taken consecutively and within the span DINNER TRACY LETTS Asia will be followed by Singapore, Malaysia and of the winner’s selected voyage. Trip is non-transferable, Hilarious Hollywood power couple Neil Patrick Harris You’ve seen plenty of shows, but have you ever dined Myanmar before heading off for the Middle East, not redeemable for cash and cannot be sold to any and David Burtka want to host a dinner party...in your onstage at a ? Annette Bening and Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Russia, and the other parties. The winning bidder and his/her guest will home! You knew they were amazing actors, but did you Tracy Letts invite you to be their dinner guests at the United Kingdom. be considered participants of The World’s Guest Stay know they’re the hosts with the most? It’s true. Neil will American Airlines Theatre, home of Arthur Miller’s Program (GSP). Those in the GSP may take a maximum The winning bidder will receive a 7-night voyage show off his magical mixology skills with cocktails to die All My Sons. You’ll be joined by Roundabout Artistic of three voyages. The limit for any one voyage is 30 days aboard The World in a luxurious one-bedroom Studio for, and David—who trained at Le Cordon Bleu!—will Director and CEO Todd Haimes, along with 13 of with a total maximum number of 90 days. All Guests Residence for two guests. This voyage includes all cook a stunning meal right in your own kitchen. You’ll your favorite friends and family. Acclaimed chef Bob must undergo a full criminal history background check meals, non-alcoholic beverages, select wines, spirits and also enjoy amazing wine pairings provided by Golden Spiegel and theatrical set designer TJ Girard of Pinch and security screening prior to boarding The World. The champagnes from around the world, all gratuities, and Ram. So invite seven super-special guests for a one-of- Food Design will present an exquisite banquet that’s winning bidder must submit required biographical data, all port charges. a-kind dinner you’ll never forget. We heard this party is as delicious as it is dramatic, with wine provided by including passport information and residential address. going to be so incredible, Roundabout Artistic Director Golden Ram. Opulent, extravagant, one-of-a-kind—it’s You’ll also receive 450,000 AAdvantage miles courtesy The procedures for background checks will be seamless and CEO Todd Haimes is planning to be there with bells sure to be an evening you’ll never forget. of American Airlines to carry you in Business Class to and no contact with the individuals being screened will be and from your embarkment points. on! required once their biographical data has been submitted RESTRICTIONS: Must be on a mutually agreeable RESTRICTIONS: Will be scheduled for a mutually SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The certificate may be to The World. If a person is denied boarding because of Sunday evening during the run of All My Sons. agreeable time and date; home must be located in redeemed for any journey on the Ship’s schedule unsatisfactory results from these background checks, as VALUE: Priceless Manhattan or, if the winner prefers, Roundabout subject to availability and blackout dates until May 1, determined in our complete and sole discretion, The World DONATED BY: Annette Bening, Tracy Letts, Board Member Sylvia Golden will happily host in her 2020 by which time the voyage must be completed. will make no refund or compensation to the winning bidder Pinch Food Design, Manhattan townhome. The following blackout dates apply: April 24 to or any other person. VALUE: Priceless May 31, 2019, August 16 to September 10, 2019, VALUE: Priceless (The World: $23,850; AAdvantage DONATED BY: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, December 22, 2019 to January 2, 2020, January miles: estimated $10,325) 15 to February 3, 2020 and March 21 to March 30, DONATED BY: , 2020. One (1) one-hour Spa treatment per person

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UNDERWRITER TABLES CONTRIBUTIONS EDUCATION AT ROUN DABOUT Philippa and James Burke Robert D. Ascione will vastly impact the lives of students and young adults by Bizmark improving graduation rates and creating new opportunities BENEFACTOR TABLES for success. Thank you for making a difference. KPMG LLP Ronald Cohen Harriet and Steven Croman $25,000 underwrites the salary of one Theatrical Jenny Toolin McAuliffe and Roy Furman Workforce Development Fellow for a year of hands-on skills Tony McAuliffe training at Roundabout. Morgan Stanley Laurie and Jeffrey Goldberger Jay and Lu Goldman $15,000 underwrites a School Partnership, bringing PRODUCER’S CIRCLE TICKETS Harry E. Gould, Jr. skilled Teaching Artists to classroom residencies. Mike de Graffenried Hard Rock Cafe New York - Perry and Marty Granoff $10,000 distributes 10,000 Upstage Guides to help Times Square students connect theatre to the world around them. UNDERWRITER TICKETS Karen and Paul Isaac $5,000 supports one NYC high school student’s Liz and Ken Whitney Gerold and Jana Klauer or over 20 years, Education at Roundabout has participation in the Roundabout Youth Ensemble for a full changed the lives of over 250,000 students and PATRON TICKETS Leonard and Judy Lauder Fund season. Fteachers in New York and beyond. Providing a well- Andrew Anderson and Bruce Ehrmann Shelley and Donald Meltzer rounded education, rich in the arts, is the only way to ensure $2,500 enables two teachers to participate in the – the Anderson-Ehrmann Team at Pam and Bill Michaelcheck that our young people will be prepared and engaged to face intensive Theatrical Teaching Institute. Douglas Elliman Real Estate Susan S. Mirza an ever-changing world. Programs like the Roundabout Youth Chanel 57th Street Boutique Ensemble help students develop skills to succeed, teaching $1,000 allows public school students to take part in a Therese C. Rawson Jeffrey and Paula Gural them to think critically and creatively about their worldview College & Career Readiness Day. Rickard Squared and how they interact with others. Through our Theatrical James and Josie Kelly FOR EVERY $100, you will send two public Hermina J. Seiden Teaching Institute and other professional development Jay McInerney school students to a matinee performance. Ginny and Jerry Shulman programs, Education at Roundabout is dedicated to helping Cynthia Neiditch teachers adapt Common Core Standards and infuse their Make a donation by completing the back of David M. Solomon/ Gerard E. O’Connor lessons with touchpoints in the arts. In 2016, Roundabout your place card or raising your paddle for the Goldman Sachs Gives established the Theatrical Workforce Development Program auctioneer. John and Lori Reinsberg Barry Waldorf and Stanley Gotlin to provide pathways to technical careers in entertainment, Thank you for your support! United Talent Agency offering hands-on training and job placement. Every gift Vornado Realty Trust

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Andy Warhol Museum Samantha Rudin Earls and Keen Company Producers of Wicked and Anonymous David Earls King Kong Michael T. Cohen Ark Restaurants Eileen Fisher King Lear The Public Theater The Band’s Visit Emilio Antonio Hair Studio Philip Kingsley “Rachael Ray Show” Bank of America Eric Javits Inc. Kinky Boots Rotisserie Georgette Wendy and Jeff Barker Exhale Stephanie Kramer “Saturday Night Live” Bar SixtyFive Fairview Country Club “Late Night with Heidi Schreck Stephen Colbert” Barbetta Restaurant Ken Fallin Seasons Lobel’s of New York Bâtard Fireman Hospitality Group Michael Sims Marea Bobby Van’s Flood Catering The Skylark The McKittrick Hotel Broadway Stages Mary Cirillo-Goldberg and Star Stainless Screw Co Jay Goldberg MCM Worldwide Capital One Jenny and Jon Steingart Commercial Banking Sylvia Golden Melissa’s Produce Janis and Jeffrey Strauss VISIT OUR ONLINE AUCTION Carnegie Hall Nancy and Mark Golodetz Mercer Culinary School of Visual Arts/ “Good Morning America” SVA Theatre www.charitybuzz.com/Roundabout The Cher Show The Miranda Family City Winery Peter Greenberg Morgan Stanley Times Square Alliance Gad Cohen Hamptons International National September 11 The Town Hall Foundation Film Festival Memorial and Museum There are only three days left to bid on VIP sports packages, theatre tickets, Michael T. Cohen Barry Waldorf and Hunt and Fish Club Network Stanley Gotlin Colliers International LLC celebrity encounters, fine dining opportunities, and other exclusive items. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space The New York Yankees The Weston Restaurant Come From Away Museum Complex Group NY Waterway Bidding will start to close at 2:30 PM EST on Thursday, February 28th. Colleen and John Cook J. Mendel The Wine Workshop Eugene Orza “The Daily Show with James Beard House “Watch What Happens Live” Trevor Noah” Park Avenue Skin Care All proceeds benefit Roundabout’s many initiatives, including Education at Roundabout. John Barrett Salon Whitney Museum of Bill Damaschke Peipers and Kojen The Joyce Theatre American Art Disney Theatrical Group Foundation Pennsylvania 6 YES Network

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CREDITS SPECIAL THANKS ASSOCIATE SCENIC DESIGNERS TJ Greenway Laura Ackerman Richard M. Jaris Jennifer Allen ASSOCIATE LIGHTING DESIGNER Coby Chasman Beck John Barrett ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Christina Pezzello Scott Ellis HEAD CARPENTER Richard Holst Brandon Epstein HEAD ELECTRICIAN Christina See Sean Green We are thrilled to support AUTOMATED LIGHTING PROGRAMMER Bridget Chervenka Tony Lipp Gala ChairsText Diane to come... & Tom Tuft and VIDEO PROGRAMMER Majid Younis Darren Melchiorre

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