A few words about this amazing celebratory evening: Major Broadway Producers, Writers, Performers, Designers, Celebrities and Fans freely mix together during our cocktail hour before enjoying the gala musical performance. To quote Pia Catton of The Wall Street Journal, " The gala evening had the feel of a well-produced cabaret act, with a mix of songs, memories and a few gentle jabs. " Or as Alan Menken, our 2012 honoree observed: "It was a combination toast and roast." Then when the show is done, everyone joins in a Champagne toast of our honorees before filling their plates with a wide variety of scrumptious desserts!