New York’s Public Theater Benefit, Drama Desk Awards Postponed in Wake of George Floyd Protests
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variety.comBy Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor New York’s Public Theater has postponed its virtual event We Are One Public that was set to take place on June 1 in place of its annual live gala. “In this time of national trauma, when the Covid crisis has so disproportionately impacted the Black community, when the injustices of our way of life have been made so clear, it just feels wrong for us to sail ahead with our event,” the theater’s statement says.
We Are One Public was set to be hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and directed by Kenny Leon. Honorees included Sam Waterston and Audrey and Zygi Wilf.
The list of presenters included Antonio Banderas, Laura Benanti, Danielle Brooks, Glenn Close, Elvis Costello, Claire Danes,
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