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PHOTOS: Sondheim Award Gala

Patti LuPone honored by Signature Theatre

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14 years ago

April 20, 2012

Performer Patti LuPone accepts the 2012 Stephen Sondheim Award. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Signature Theatre’s annual Stephen Sondheim Awards Gala was held at the Italian Embassy on Monday, April 16. This year’s award was presented to legendary performer Patti LuPone. Gabriel Mangiante was honored as well with the Young Artist Citation. Performers at the gala included Laura Benanti, Natascia Diaz, Howard McGillin and Joseph Thalken.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

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PHOTOS: Awesome Con

George Takei speaks on the main stage

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George Takei was among the featured guests at Awesome Con on March 14. (Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

The annual fantasy, comics and science fiction convention Awesome Con was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on March 13-15. Featured guests included openly gay actor, author and activist, George Takei. The convention included LGBTQ panels and a “Pride Alley” with LGBTQ-specific booths in the exhibit hall.

(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)