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PHOTOS: Sondheim Award Gala
Patti LuPone honored by Signature Theatre

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.
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WorldPride 2025 concluded with the WorldPride Street Festival and Closing Concert held along Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. on Sunday, June 8. Performers on the main stage included Doechii, Khalid, Courtney Act, Parker Matthews, 2AM Ricky, Suzie Toot, MkX and Brooke Eden.
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The 2025 WorldPride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 7. Laverne Cox and Renée Rapp were the grand marshals.
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The Washington Blade hosted the inaugural WorldPride Boat Parade at The Wharf DC on Friday, June 6. NBC4’s Tommy McFly served as the emcee.
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