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Broadway Honors AAFCA's Top Talent
5 Oct
Summary
- Four esteemed artists will be honored at the event.
- The luncheon celebrates contributions to theater and culture.
- Tony and Emmy winners are among the honorees.
The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the honorees for its fifth "AAFCA Goes to Broadway" Luncheon. This prestigious event is scheduled for Monday, October 12th, and will take place at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse in New York's Theater District. The ceremony will recognize four prominent figures in the arts: Tony winner André DeShields, Tony nominee Brandon Dirden, and Emmy winners Jasmine Cephas Jones and Cheryl Wills. These individuals are being celebrated for their impactful careers and contributions to the cultural landscape of theater and beyond.
André DeShields will receive the Legacy Award for his extensive stage and screen career, including his originating role in the musical "Hadestown." Cheryl Wills, an Emmy-winning journalist and anchor, will be honored with the Beacon Award for her work covering Broadway. Jasmine Cephas Jones, recognized for her Grammy-winning role in "Hamilton" and Emmy-winning performance in "#FreeRayshawn," will receive the Horizon Award. Actor and director Brandon Dirden will be presented with the Salute to Excellence award for his notable career, which includes a Tony nomination for "Waiting for Godot."
