Gingold Theatrical Group will honor Tony-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens (Ragtime, Once On This Island, Seussical) at its 2024 Golden Shamrock Gala September 23 at 6 PM at Robert Restaurant atop the Museum of Arts & Design.

Ahrens and Flaherty will be presented with the Golden Shamrock Award for their work as supporters of human rights and their artistic excellence in musical theatre writing.

Inspired by George Bernard Shaw's activist humanitarianism, GTG’s Golden Shamrock Award is given annually to celebrate artistic and cultural contributions to society. Previous recipients include Charles Busch, Tyne Daly, Judith Ivey, Kenneth Lonergan, Kate Mulgrew, Brian Murray, Robert Osborne, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Schwartz, Pamela Singleton, and Tom Viola.

“Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s work embraces all that Gingold Theatrical Group stands for: human rights, free speech, self-empowerment, and the soaring power of the human heart,” said GTG Artistic Director David Staller in a statement. “GTG is thrilled to celebrate this incredible duo ahead of New York City Center’s presentation of their epic and brilliant Ragtime this October, and we join in their excitement as we prepare for our upcoming production of Shaw’sThe Devil’s Disciple, beginning the same month.”

The 2024 Gala, which will transport attendees to a 1930s deco nightclub featuring a live dance orchestra and musical performers, will support GTG’s upcoming production of George Bernard Shaw’s The Devil’s Disciple, which will begin performances at Theatre Row October 15.

Gala attendees are asked to dress in their best black and white deco finery for the event, which features a cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and a musical program with performers to be announced.

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