AAFCA Announces Honorees for Fifth Annual Goes to Broadway Luncheon
Key Takeaways
- AAFCA will host its fifth annual Goes to Broadway luncheon on Oct 12.
- André DeShields will receive the Legacy Award.
- Honorees include Jasmine Cephas Jones, Brandon Dirden, and Cheryl Wills.
- The event celebrates contributions to Broadway and cultural history.
The upcoming luncheon will honor veteran actor André DeShields with the Legacy Award, recognizing his storied career in productions like 'Hadestown' and 'The Wiz.' Emmy-winning journalist Cheryl Wills will receive the Beacon Award, while Jasmine Cephas Jones, known for her role in 'Hamilton,' will be presented with the Horizon Award. Additionally, actor and director Brandon Dirden will be honored with the Salute to Excellence award for his contributions to the stage.
AAFCA president Gil Robertson IV emphasized the importance of the event in celebrating the talent and vision that drive Broadway forward. The luncheon serves as a platform to acknowledge the artists and industry leaders who continue to shape cultural history through their work on the stage.
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