Made In New York Awards Celebrate NYC's Theater and Live Performance Community

Inaugural Made In New York Awards

• 🏆 The Made in New York Awards ceremony, dedicated to the city's vibrant theater and live performance community, is set to take place on Monday.
• 💡 This is the first time the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment has focused entirely on live performance, recognizing its vital role in New York City's creative culture.

Honoring Talent and Advocacy

• 🎭 Broadway actress, singer, dancer, and producer LaChanze is among the honorees, celebrating her journey from performer to producer and advocate.
• ✨ LaChanze also serves as the president of Black Theater United, an advocacy organization supporting artists and designers in the theater community.
• 🌟 Other honorees include PR guru Ken Sunshine, St. Ann's Warehouse founder Susan Feldman, and choreographers Patricia Delgado and Justin Peek.

The Economic Impact of NYC's Creative Sector

• 📊 New York City's creative sector employs 440,000 people and generates approximately $150 billion annually, surpassing the revenue of all sports teams combined.
• 💡 The event aims to highlight the significant economic contribution of theater, dance, and live performance to the city.

Celebrating New York's Artistic Hub

• 🏙️ The awards ceremony brings together individuals from theater, dance, and live performance across all New York City venues that foster new talent.
• 👏 The event underscores the importance of live performance in attracting people to New York and nurturing its artistic community.