AWRT’s
GRACIES ANNOUNCES ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE STARS BY THE STARS
FEATURING THE BOYS CHOIR OF HARLEM AND COMEDIENNE ANGELA LAGRECA
26th Gracie Allen Awards
New
York – May 16, 2001---The American Women in Radio and Television’s
26th Annual Gracie Allen Awards held on May 31st at New York
City’s Plaza Hotel will feature performances by the world
renowned Boys Choir of Harlem, as well as the hilarious antics
of comedienne Angela LaGreca. AWRT is proud to honor the outstanding
work of this year’s Gracie Allen award winners with a star
studded affair including Anne Heche, Jane Pauley, and Christina
Saralegui. The evening promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
The Boys Choir of Harlem has performed both domestically
and abroad, from Israel to the White House, and has consistently
proven it to be one of the finest choral ensembles in the
world. The Choir sang at a sunrise mass with Pope John Paul
II, they sang for Nelson Mandella during his visit to the
African National Congress, they sang for the General Assembly
of The United Nations, and they performed at former President
George Bush’s Inaugural Celebration. Former First Lady Barbara
Bush admits that, “The Boys Choir’s magnificent performance
at the White House will always be a cherished memory for me
and all the others who were fortunate enough to be present.”
The Boys Choir of Harlem will be accompanied by award winning
pianist/ composer Joel A. Martin of Jazzical.
Their performance at this year’s Gracie Allen Award is a highly
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Comedienne Angela LaGreca is an award-winning performer
whose unique blend of standup, musical comedy and impression,
has won audiences and critics alike. She has played to rave
reviews at sold-out shows throughout the country. She won
the 2000 MAC Award for Outstanding Female Comedy, considered
New York’s “Oscar” for live performance. Angela has had numerous
television appearances on some of the country’s most popular
programs, and is the regular warm-up personality for ABC’s
The View. She also created, hosts and produces the
award-winning variety show “Angela LaGreca’s Monday Night
Madness”. The Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television
is proud to have Angela among the performers at this year’s
26th annual Gracie Allen Awards.
The awards are named after Gracie Allen, a pioneer in radio
and television whose spirit embodies these awards and are
the AWRT Foundation’s means of honoring programming by women,
for women and about women, as well as the outstanding achievements
of individuals.
The Gracie Allen Awards program celebrates the accomplishments
of women in broadcasting and cable, both on air and behind
the scenes. The Gracie Allen Awardsä pay tribute to various
individuals and programs that were created by women, for women
and about women, as well as outstanding individual achievement.
The Gracies strive to encourage the positive and realistic
portrayal of women in entertainment, commercials, news features
and other programming. The Awards are named after Gracie Allen,
a pioneer in radio and television, who embodies the spirit
of these awards.
To purchase tickets or for a complete list of award winners
for the 26th Annual Gracie Allen Awards,ä call AWRT at (703)
506-3290.
ABOUT AWRT: American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT)
is a national, nonprofit organization that extends membership
to qualified professionals, women and men, in the electronic
media and allied fields. Headquartered in Vienna, Virginia,
AWRT’s mission is to advance the impact of women in the electronic
media and allied fields by educating, advocating and acting
as a resource to its members and the industry. Founded in
1951, AWRT has worked to improve the quality of the electronic
media; to promote the entry, development and advancement of
women in the electronic media and allied fields; to serve
as a medium of communication and idea exchange; and to become
involved in community concerns. Created in 1960, The Foundation
of American Women in Radio & Television was the first
professional broadcast educational foundation. Today, the
Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AWRT that supports
and promotes educational projects, public service campaigns,
charitable programs and other activities. For AWRT membership
information, contact: (703) 506-3290, or go to www.awrt.org<.
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