Previous Galas
Each year at our Gala, we honor a legendary theatre performer or philanthropist with the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre. Past honorees include Helen Mirren, Audra McDonald, and Christopher Plummer.
The Roundabout Gala 2025
Honoring: Danny DeVito
With An Intimate Performance by Josh Groban
Monday, March 10, 2025 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger -
Danny DeVito -
Josh Groban -
Judd Hirsch, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza. Christopher Lloyd and Carol Kane -
Ziegfeld Ballroom lit up for the Gala -
Ben Stiller, Danny DeVito and Christine Taylor
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
The Roundabout Gala 2024
Honoring: Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family
Concert Performance by Ariana DeBose
Monday, March 4, 2024 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Katie Holmes and Michael Kors -
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Ziegfeld Ballroom -
Kenny Leon -
Ariana DeBose
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
The Roundabout Gala 2023
Honoring: Scott Ellis, Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, and Black Theatre United
Concert Performance by Sutton Foster
Monday, March 6, 2023 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Bradley Cooper and Scott Ellis -
Sutton Foster -
Daniel Palladino -
Black Theatre United -
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Rema Webb -
The Ziegfeld Ballroom
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
Gala 2022: Paint the Town
Honoring: Chita Rivera
Concert Performance by Sara Bareilles
Monday, March 7, 2022 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Chita Rivera -
Sara Barellies -
Helen Mirren -
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The Ziegfeld Ballroom -
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
Gala 2021: Curtain Up, Light The Lights: Celebrating the Return of Live Theatre
Celebrating: The Save Our Stages Act, Starring Jane Krakowski and featuring Tituss Burgess and the New York Pops
Monday, June 7, 2021 – Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
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Jane Krakowski -
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Tituss Burgess and Jane Krakowski -
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
Gala 2020: The Life of the Party
Honoring: Alan Cumming, Michael Kors, and Lance Le Pere
Special Concert Performance by Cyndi Lauper
Monday, March 2, 2020 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Alan Cumming -
Audra McDonald, Jane Krakowski, Sutton Foster, Michael Kors and Lance LePere -
Jessica Lange, Michael Kors, Lance LePere, Todd Haimes, and Alan Cumming -
Neil Patrick Harris -
Jane Krakowski -
Board Members and Honorees
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
Gala 2019: Quite the Character
Honoring: John Lithgow
Special Concert Performance by Idina Menzel
Monday, February 25, 2019 – Ziegfeld Ballroom
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John Lithgow -
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Idina Menzel -
Rachel Brosnahan -
Photos by Yumi Matsuo Photography
Gala 2018: A Legendary Night
Honoring Jessica Lange
Special Performance by Kristin Chenoweth
Monday, February 26, 2018—Ziegfeld Ballroom
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Jessica Lange -
Kristin Chenoweth -
Kristin Chenoweth and Andy Karl -
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2017: Act II: Setting the Stage for Roundabout’s Future
Honoring Frank Langella and Leonard Tow
Monday, February 27, 2017—Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2016: Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence
Honoring Audra McDonald and Roundabout Board Chairman Tom Tuft
Monday, February 29, 2016—Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2015: There Is Nothing Like a Dame
Honoring Helen Mirren
Monday, March 2, 2015—Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria
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Kelli O’Hara and Colin Donnell -
Laura Benanti -
Jennifer Garner -
Helen Mirren and Todd Haimes -
Alec Baldwin -
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2014: In Here, Life Is Beautiful
Honoring Sam Mendes
Monday, March 10, 2014—Hammerstein Ballroom
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Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2013: A Celebration of Your Favorites
Honoring Todd Haimes
Monday, March 11, 2013—Hammerstein Ballroom
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Alan Cumming -
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Laura Benanti, Alan Cumming, and Laura Osnes -
Jane Krakowski, Todd Haimes -
Todd Haimes, Laura Osnes and Stephanie J. Block -
Jane Krakowski, Laura Benanti, Stephanie J. Block, and Laura Osnes
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
Gala 2012: From Screen to Stage
Honoring Rob Marshall
Monday, March 12, 2012—Hammerstein Ballroom
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Vanessa Williams and Rob Marshall -
Todd Haimes and Alec Baldwin -
Rob Marshall and Todd Haimes -
Photos by Kelly Kollar Photography
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