Abingdon Theatre Company has named three-time Tony Award nominee Sandy Duncan and longtime board member John Gasdaska as honorees for its 34th Anniversary Gala. They join previously announced honoree and two-time Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie.
The gala will launch the company’s 34th season, themed Ever Forward, Ever Evolving, on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. The event takes place at the Edison Ballroom, located at 240 West 47th Street in Manhattan.
Gasdaska will receive the inaugural Beacon Award in recognition of his contributions to the New York theatre community and support of new work. Duncan’s six-decade career includes Broadway performances in The Boy Friend, Peter Pan, and The Canterbury Tales, alongside Emmy-nominated roles in Funny Face and Roots.
The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails, followed by dinner, a mission-based auction, and live performances under the direction of Producing Artistic Director Chad Austin and music director Robbie Cowan. Special guests and performers will be announced at a later date.
Established over 34 years ago, Abingdon Theatre Company develops and produces new American works by emerging and established artists. In addition to Off-Broadway productions and reading series, the company launched Abingdon Virtual in 2020 to produce film projects.
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