Tony Award winner Julie Taymor was presented with the 2018 “Mr. Abbott” Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Gala April 2.
The honor acknowledges Taymor’s artistry and creativity over her decades-long career.
Established in 1985, the award is named for the late, legendary director George Abbott. The recipient is chosen by a group of peers—the members of the SDC executive board. Past honorees include Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Graciela Daniele, James Lapine, Lynne Meadow, Jerry Mitchell, and Susan Stroman.
Flip through photos of the event below:
Alton Fitzgerald White
John Procaccino and Pam MacKinnon
Kenny Leon
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Charlotte St. Martin
Julie Taymor
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Julie Taymor and Elliott Goldenthal
Rachel Chavkin
Julie Taymor and Carmen Twillie Ambar
Julie Taymor and Nelle Nugent
Nelle Nugent and Jolyon Stern
Paul Tazewell
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Robert E. Wankel
Daniel Exralow and family
Evan Yionoulis
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Seret Scott
Philip J. Smith
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Richard Koenigsberg and company
Mark Berman and Isabel Keating
Jin Ha
Brent Langdon and Kristine Nielsen
Reeve Carney
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Ted Chapin
Justine Maurer and John Leguizamo
Constance Hoffman
Marc Bruni
Patrick Page
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Bartlett Sher
Tina Benko
Sam Pinkleton and Leigh Silverman