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The Entertainment Community Fund<\/a>‘s annual gala, set for\u00a0June 1 in Manhattan, will honor the cast of the HBO series\u00a0The Gilded Age,<\/em>\u00a0Tony-winning producer Daryl Roth<\/a>, and composer-philanthropist Yoshiki.<\/p>\n The honorees will\u00a0receive the Entertainment Community Fund Medal of Honor at the gala, which honors entertainment professionals working in film, TV, theatre, music, and dance.\u00a0The Fund’s Medal of Honor was inaugurated May 9,
The upcoming\u00a0celebration will begin at Cipriani 42nd Street at 6 PM with cocktails, followed by dinner and the tribute at 7 PM. Performers will be announced at a later time.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so thrilled to honor the incredible cast from HBO Original The Gilded Age<\/em>, Daryl Roth, and Yoshiki with this year\u2019s Medal of Honor,\u201d stated Fund Chair of the Board Annette Bening in a statement.
Roth, recipient of 13 Tony
From creator Julian Fellowes<\/a>, HBO\u2019s The Gilded Age<\/em> chronicles
READ:\u00a0The Gilded Age<\/em>\u2014And Its Broadway-Packed Cast\u2014Is Getting a 4th Season<\/a><\/p>\n Yoshiki
Christopher Ketner<\/a> and Hunter Regian<\/a>\u2019s new production company, Origin Story Productions<\/a>, will serve as executive producers for the event.<\/p>\n Proceeds will\u00a0support the Fund\u2019s programs
Visit\u00a0EntertainmentCommunity.org\/Gala2026<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n1910, when it was presented to President William Howard Taft. The
\naward was revived in 1958, and since 1992, when late\u00a0Shubert Organization
\nPresident Bernard B. Jacobs<\/a> was recognized, the award has been presented
\n at an annual fundraising gala. To view past honorees, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n \u201cWe are deeply grateful for their contributions to the entertainment
\nindustry\u2013each of them titans in their own right\u2014and look forward to
\nrecognizing them in June as we also celebrate the ongoing work of the
\nFund.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nAwards, has produced seven Pulitzer Prize-winning plays: Anna in the Tropics<\/a><\/em>, August: Osage County<\/a>, Clybourne Park<\/a>, How I Learned to Drive<\/a><\/em>, Proof<\/a>, <\/em>Edward Albee<\/a>\u2019s Three Tall Women<\/a>,<\/em> and Wit<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nthe conflict between old and new money in New York City\u2019s Gilded Age, an era in America marked by change and innovation. Which
\nactors from the starry cast\u00a0will attend the gala have\u00a0yet to be announced. Among the company\u00a0are Tony
\nwinners Christine Baranski<\/a>, Cynthia Nixon<\/a>, Brian Stokes Mitchell<\/a>, Audra McDonald<\/a>, Donna Murphy<\/a>, Debra Monk<\/a>, and Phylicia Rashad<\/a> as well as Carrie Coon<\/a>, Morgan Spector<\/a>, Den\u00e9e Benton<\/a>, Ben Ahlers<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n
\n is regarded as one of the most influential composers in Japanese
\n history and Japan\u2019s biggest rock star. A classically trained pianist,
\nrock drummer, and leader of X Japan, he has sold a combined 50 million
\nalbums and singles worldwide. Throughout this career, Yoshiki has
\nremained committed to humanity; through Yoshiki Foundation America, he
\nhas provided substantial support to
\n global causes, including disaster relief and mental health awareness. <\/p>\n
\n that foster stability and resiliency and provide a safety net over the
\nlifespan of members of the performing arts and entertainment industry
\nnationwide. <\/p>\n