Steve Martin to Be Honored at 2017 Drama League Gala

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Benefits and Galas Steve Martin to Be Honored at 2017 Drama League Gala The event, paying tribute to the Meteor Shower playwright and Bright Star co-composer, will take place November 6.

By Ryan McPhee

September 12, 2017

Oscar recipient and Tony nominee Steve Martin, whose play Meteor Shower heads to Broadway this season, will be honored at the Drama League’s 2017 Benefit Gala, A Musical Celebration of Broadway. As previously reported, the 34th annual event will take place November 6 at the Plaza in New York City.

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In addition to Meteor Shower, which begins performances November 1 at the Booth Theatre, Martin co-wrote the score for the 2016 Broadway musical Bright Star, for which he shared a Tony nomination with his frequent musical collaborator Edie Brickell. In 2014, Martin received an honorary Academy Award for his vast screen career.

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The evening will feature a one-night-only musical tribute to Martin from a number of stage and screen stars. A lineup will be announced at a later date.

For information about tickets, including VIP and Ballroom tables as well as individual seats, call (212) 244-9494, Ext. 101 or visit DramaLeague.org.

Last year’s gala honored Tony winner David Hyde Pierce, who currently stars in Hello, Dolly!