MTC’s Winter Benefit
January 25, 2010

Jane Krakowski, Raul Esparza and Ana Gasteyer perform at MTC's 2010 Winter Benefit. Photo by Lyn Hughes

Manhattan Theatre Club’s Winter Benefit: An Intimate Night was held on Monday, January 25, 2010 at The Plaza, New York’s Premiere Landmark. Unlike any other evening in the city, MTC’s An Intimate Night is a dazzling musical event that brings you up close to Broadway’s most glittering stars for an exclusive and original, one-night only cabaret. The festivities began at 7pm and included cocktails, dinner and the show. Directed by Lynne Meadow, this year’s show will featured a special appearance by Nathan Lane (The Producers) and performances by Raúl Esparza (Company), Ana Gasteyer (“Saturday Night Live”) and Jane Krakowski (“30 Rock”). The event was co-chaired by MTC Board members Bethany Millard and Fiona Kirk.

Proceeds from the Winter Benefit will support MTC’s mission:

• to produce a season of innovative work with a series of productions as broad and diverse as New York itself;
  
• to encourage significant new work by creating an environment in which writers and theatre artists are supported by the finest professionals producing theatre today;
  
• to nurture new talent in playwriting, musical composition, directing, acting and design; and
  
• to reach out to young audiences with innovative programs in education and maintain a commitment to cultivating the next generation of theatre professionals.