BACKSTAGE ATSATURDAY‚ THE JUNE GEFFEN 4‚ 2022
RITA MORENO
A RTISTIC IM PACT AWARD
SHERRY LANSING
DISTINCTION IN SERVICE AWA R D
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I’ve been working tirelessly to raise awareness about diabetes and its contributions to kidney disease, heart disease and more. It’s plagued my family for generations. I am thrilled that UCLA Health is partnering with the Geffen because there is nothing like the arts to help address situations that need our attention, like health and wellness. The performing arts, like dance and theater, are transformative.
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I applaud UCLA Health and the Geffen Playhouse for coming together to help people. —DEBBIE ALLEN Award-winning actress, dancer, choreographer, director, producer, and Geffen Playhouse alum
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I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs. Heartfelt congratulations to honorees Rita Moreno on receiving the Artistic Impact Award and Sherry Lansing on receiving the Distinction in Service Award.
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Tonight’s honorees are two strong and powerful women. My hat is off to them and to the women of the Geffen— especially Adi Greenberg for fearlessly leading the Geffen as Board Chair, Jeni Pearsons for another beautiful event, and the Event Co-Chairs for all they do.
REGINA MILLER
DEAR SHERRY, I was very honored when Gil Cates told me that you had requested that I present your award at Backstage at the Geffen, not only would it have been an honor but also a great joy. Unfortunately, to my regret, I will be out of town that evening. From the first time we had lunch in the Paramount commissary, to the many years we worked together, you have always been very special to me. When you became the first woman to run a studio, you showed “The Boys” how it should be done, with intelligence, creativity and compassion. I’m sorry I won’t be with you to tell those gathered to honor you, how much I respect you and how much I value our friendship.
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Thank you both for being such an inspirational part of our lives. Each of you have influenced the world in an exceptional way. LAURIE ZIEGLER
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Thank you the wonderful Geffen Playhouse DEVELOPMENT TEAM for another fabulous Backstage at the Geffen. LORETTA & VIC KAUFMAN
I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs. Heartfelt congratulations to honorees Rita Moreno on receiving the Artistic Impact Award and Sherry Lansing on receiving the Distinction in Service Award.
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Tonight, tonight is your night Jodi & Howard Tenenbaum congratulate Rita Moreno for receiving the Artistic Impact Award
Congratulations to honorees for your well-deserved recognition. (Sherry—you are a superstar!) And thank goodness for the Geffen Playhouse.
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SHERRY, Congratulations on receiving the Distinction in Service Award. Best wishes and much appreciation for your distinguished career, and for your friendship! CINDY & ALAN HORN
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BACKSTAGE ATSATURDAY‚ THE JUNE GEFFEN 4‚ 2022
RITA MORENO
A RTISTIC IM PACT AWARD
SHERRY LANSING
DISTINCTION IN SERVICE AWA R D
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I’ve been working tirelessly to raise awareness about diabetes and its contributions to kidney disease, heart disease and more. It’s plagued my family for generations. I am thrilled that UCLA Health is partnering with the Geffen because there is nothing like the arts to help address situations that need our attention, like health and wellness. The performing arts, like dance and theater, are transformative.
”
I applaud UCLA Health and the Geffen Playhouse for coming together to help people. —DEBBIE ALLEN Award-winning actress, dancer, choreographer, director, producer, and Geffen Playhouse alum
UCLA Health is a proud supporter of the Geffen Playhouse. With more than 250 primary and specialty care clinics in Southern California, UCLA Health offers world-class health care close to home. Scan to learn more.
Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
RITA MORENO & SHERRY LANSING
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Congratulations to two of the most wonderful, strong and soulful women I’ve ever met. How lucky we are to be able to celebrate you both tonight!
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Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
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Kudos to our visionary leaders, Gil and Matt, for bringing wonderful theater to our community. LORETTA & VIC KAUFMAN
I am honored to serve on the Board of the Geffen Playhouse. We applaud everyone at the Geffen Playhouse and especially their superb Education & Community Engagement programs. Heartfelt congratulations to honorees Rita Moreno on receiving the Artistic Impact Award and Sherry Lansing on receiving the Distinction in Service Award.
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Congratulations to the honorees and to the Geffen Playhouse for 25 years of bringing so much joy to so many people.
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Leader. Trailblazer. Visionary. Jodi & Howard Tenenbaum congratulate Sherry Lansing for receiving the Distinction In Service Award
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Thanks and bless both of you, Rita and Sherry, for your giant contributions to the joy and pleasure of your audiences throughout the years.
WE LOVE YOU, LYN & NORMAN LEAR
Here’s to the magic of live theater! Congratulations on 25 years and looking forward to many more! WENDY KURTZMAN
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Congratulations to tonight’s honorees:
RITA MORENO & SHERRY LANSING
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SHERRY LANSING Distinction in Service Award
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SHERRY LANSING
on receiving the Distinction in Service Award
RITA & SHERRY Heartfelt congratulations on receiving your well-deserved honors!
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RITA, Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the Artistic Impact Award, a well-deserved honor! And it was a joy to see you (again) in West Side Story. CINDY & ALAN HORN
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