Film and theater Producer Marc Platt and wife Julie have made a $1 million gift to MCC Theater, one of Off Broadway’s leading not-for-profit companies, for the development and production of n…
, one of Off Broadway’s leading not-for-profit companies, for the development and production of new musicals, MCC announced today.
Named for Marc Platt’s late, theater-loving uncle, The Gary Platt Musical Initiative will begin its intended mission immediately for the 2019-20 season. The initiative will support new musicals over the course of five programming seasons. “Beyond being my beloved uncle, Gary introduced generations of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews to the world of musical theatre,” said Marc Platt, speaking on behalf of himself, his wife and their family . “He had a remarkable gift for encouraging people to embrace their unique talents and pursue their dreams. An initiative that encourages new playwrights and songwriters to reach their potential is a legacy he would be so proud of and a beautiful reflection of his life.
“Gary Platt’s love for musical theater lives on with multiple generations of the Platt family,” said Bernie Telsey, Co-Artistic Director of MCC Theater, in a statement speaking on behalf of the company’s artistic leadership, “and we are honored to build upon that legacy through this initiative and the opportunity it gives us to inspire and support new voices who have important things to say through this uniquely powerful storytelling art form.
Blake West, Executive Director of MCC Theater, said the new initiative “will propel MCC’s work in developing and producing new musicals in our new home, new Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.” He added that the impact of the Platts’ gift “will be felt at MCC and within the American musical canon for years to come.
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