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Ford's Theatre Annual Gala
The Ford’s Theatre Annual Gala: Lincoln’s Legacy and a New Era of Hope was held on Sunday, June 5, 2011.
This year’s event honored President Lincoln and celebrated the enduring light that Lincoln’s life and presidency provides our country. Hosted by Richard Dreyfuss, the performance featured a selection of scenes and Broadway songs from Ford’s past and future theatrical productions, capturing the essence of Lincoln’s legacy and illuminating his hopes for a world defined by tolerance, equality and acceptance. Following the performance, guests dined at the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum.
The evening also included the presentation of the Ford’s Theatre Lincoln Medal to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Julie Andrews, whose extraordinary careers and commitment to education, understanding and equality exemplify the character and lasting legacy of President Abraham Lincoln.
First Lady Michelle Obama served as the Honorary Chair of the gala celebration. Honorary Co-chairs were Mrs. Landra Reid, The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Mrs. Cynthia Rogers, Mrs. Deborah I. Dingell, Dr. Sharon Malone and Mrs. Catherine B. Reynolds.
The Ford’s Theatre Annual Gala benefits the Ford’s Theatre Society, its programming and the new Ford’s Theatre Center for Education and Leadership (opening February 2012). This event was made possible by the generous support of lead sponsor General Dynamics and American Airlines, the official airline of Ford’s Theatre.
For more information about Ford’s annual gala, please contact the development department at (202) 434-9523.
 2011 Lincoln Medal Recipients |
