Anthony Boyle

Fred Gallo Named Recipient of Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre are awarded annually to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories.

Key Points: 
  • The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre are awarded annually to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories.
  • "I am deeply honored to be recognized by the committee - my peers in the industry - with this award," said Fred Gallo.
  • "Literally my whole life has been centered in theatre and the experience has been everything and more that I could imagine."
  • Gallo grew up in a family of Broadway stagehands and began building scenery at the age of 10.