ANNuAl RepoRT 2006–2007 - Roundabout Theatre Company
ANNuAl RepoRT 2006–2007 - Roundabout Theatre Company
ANNuAl RepoRT 2006–2007 - Roundabout Theatre Company
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At our annual Spring Gala on March 19,<br />
2007, over 500 Board members, donors,<br />
patrons, and guests of <strong>Roundabout</strong><br />
gathered for an extraordinary evening celebrating<br />
the 30th anniversary of the opening of the<br />
legendary Studio 54. For one unforgettable<br />
night, guests were granted VIP access to an<br />
incredible moment in New York City history when<br />
disco reigned and people lined up on West 54th<br />
Street for the chance to get Beyond the Velvet<br />
Rope. Led by Gala Chairs Lois Robbins-Zaro and<br />
Steven Schroko, the event raised nearly $1.2<br />
million for <strong>Roundabout</strong>’s Musical <strong>Theatre</strong> Fund.<br />
These important funds will help ensure that<br />
<strong>Roundabout</strong>’s rich musical productions such as<br />
this past season’s The Apple Tree and 110 in the<br />
Shade can be enjoyed by today’s audiences.<br />
The building that became Studio 54 has had a<br />
long, storied history. Built in 1927 as an opera<br />
16<br />
Jane Krakowski<br />
New York City Coucil member Dominic Recchia Jr., Audra<br />
McDonald, Gala Co-Chairs Lois Robbins-Zaro and Steve Schroko<br />
Beyond the<br />
house, its use shifted from opera to theatre<br />
to dinner club to CBS television studio. But it<br />
was in 1977 that it became a legend when it<br />
transformed into New York City’s most famous–<br />
and infamous–hotspot, Studio 54: part nightclub,<br />
part circus, part concert…but all fabulous!<br />
To celebrate this extraordinary history,<br />
<strong>Roundabout</strong> created a one-night-only musical<br />
celebration featuring Broadway’s hottest stars<br />
singing the unforgettable music of Studio<br />
54’s heyday. Directed by Tony Award ® winner<br />
Kathleen Marshall, the original revue featured<br />
unforgettable performances of the music of the<br />
Bee Gees, Elton John, Styx, Stevie Wonder,<br />
Donna Summer, and many more. Among the<br />
impressive talent who entertained the audience<br />
were: Jane Krawkoski, Raúl Esparza, Kelli<br />
O’Hara, Mark Kudish, Mario Cantone, Megan<br />
Lawrence, Alex Gemignani and Roz Ryan. Also,<br />
in a live auction led by Sotheby’s amazing<br />
Hugh Hildesly, guests had the opportunity to<br />
Roz Ryan performing “Last Dance” with Roxane Barlow, Bridget Berger,<br />
Marielys Molina, Jordan Cable, Justin Greer and Spencer Liff
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