While Ms. Lavin was a beloved stage performer, to much of the general public she was known as the titular Alice on her popular sitcom.

Queen Latifah hosted the gala evening, celebrating the 47th class of honorees.

Tony winner De Shields will be honored with The Moth's Storyteller of the Year award.

The film is in theatres November 22.

The John Kander-Fred Ebb musical announced an abrupt closure.

With a book by David Thompson and Sharon Washington, the new musical will be directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman.

The project will reportedly make its Main Stem debut this season.

The Tony nominee was a respected actor, director, and activist.

Based on transcripts of interviews with the stage and screen stars, the film features George Clooney giving voice to Newman's comments and Laura Linney to Woodward's.

The cast is joined by Lin-Manuel Miranda in performing the iconic Kander and Ebb song.