Curtain Call & Ovation Gala
- John McEwen (left) and John Wooten present Maria Lupo of Atlantic Health System's Healing Arts Program with the Star Award at Curtain Call 2017. Photo by Jerry Dalia
- The 33 artistic directors of NJ's professional theatres were given Awards of Excellence at 2017 Curtain Call. Photo by Jerry Dalia
- The awards given to our 33 artistic directors at 2017 Curtain Call. Photo by Jerry Dalia
- Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell sings "Impossible Dream" at the 35th Anniversary Ovation Gala, 2016. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- Gov. Tom Kean, Trustee Carol Herbert, honoree Joseph P. Benincasa, Executive Director John McEwen, and Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell at the 35th anniversary Ovation Gala, 2016. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- Board President Larry Capo, Honoree Ashley Atkins of Johnson & Johnson, and Executive Director John McEwen at the 35th anniversary Ovation Gala, 2016. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- The 35th Anniversary Ovation Gala at the Pleasantdale Chateau in West Orange, NJ, October 27, 2016. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- 175 attendees from the worlds of arts, business, and government attended Curtain Call 2014. Photo by David Kelly Crow.
- Todd Schmidt, Natalie Watson, John McEwen, Larry Capo, and Nick Paleologos at the 2015 Curtain Call Awards. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- A group shot from our 2015 Curtain Call at Kean University. Photo by Jerry Dalia.
- The 30th Anniversary Ovation Gala, 2011. Photo by figtreephotography.com.
- The 30th Anniversary Ovation Gala, 2011. Photo by figtreephotography.com.
- The 30th Anniversary Ovation Gala, 2011. Photo by figtreephotography.com.
Each year New Jersey Theatre Alliance has an event celebrating the professional theatre community in New Jersey.
THE OVATION GALA, which takes place during select years, brings together more than 350 artists, business leaders, and government representatives to celebrate NJ professional theatre, and to raise significant funding for the Alliance and its members.
CURTAIN CALL is a highly anticipated tradition of giving recognition to the artists, theatres, and supporters who keep professional theatre alive and vibrant in our state. Curtain Call is attended by more than 200 people and helps promote the Alliance and our member theatres.
During each event, we present awards to supporting organizations, theatres, artists, administrators, and advocates who have made exceptional contributions to the art of theatre in New Jersey. Recent honorees include:
Year | Award | Honoree |
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2019 | Award of Excellence | The Unsung Heroes of New Jersey's Professional Theatres |
2019 | Star Award | Ruth & Arthur Fost |
2018 | Award of Excellence | The Education Leaders of New Jersey's Professional Theatres |
2018 | Star Award | Larry Capo |
2017 | Award of Excellence | The Artistic Directors of New Jersey's Professional Theatres |
2017 | Star Award | Atlantic Health System |
2016 | Gala Honor | Joseph P. Benincasa and The Actors Fund |
2016 | Gala Honor | Johnson & Johnson |
2015 | Award of Excellence | Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre |
2015 | Award of Excellence | Luna Stage |
2015 | Award of Excellence | Premiere Stages |
2015 | Star Award | Natalie Watson, Esq. |
2014 | Award of Excellence | Crossroads Theatre Company |
2014 | Award of Excellence | George Street Playhouse |
2014 | Star Award | Kessler Foundation |
2013 | Award of Excellence | McCarter Theatre Center |
2013 | Award of Excellence | Passage Theatre Company |
2013 | Star Award | William V. Engel, Esq. |
2012 | Award of Excellence | The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey |
2012 | Star Award | Springpoint Senior Living Foundation |
2012 | Community Recognition Award | Ocean County Library |
2011 | Gala Honor | Carolyn Ferolito |
2011 | Gala Honor | McCarter & English, LLP |