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A Night Out: Ford’s Theatre Gala

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on June 7, 2010
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Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

A crowd on 10th Street NW braved the chance of impending rain to watch guests’ arrival. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

“Memphis” star Montego Glover, arriving for her performance. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Robin Roberts looked resplendent in red. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Modern Family’s Ty Burrell, who hosted the gala, and his wife Holly. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Opera singer Renee Fleming, who performed both rock covers and the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and her guest. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

“Mary Poppins” star Dick Van Dyke, who performed with his a capella group, the Vantastix. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and his wife Alma Johnson arrive at Ford’s Theatre. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Justice Albie Sachs (right) received a Lincoln Medal. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Guests exited their cars on F Street and walk down 10th Street to the theater entrance, and then made the trek to the National Building Museum for a post-show dinner. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Disney CEO Robert Iger and his wife, television correspondent Willow Bay. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

US National Security Advisor James Jones. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Kuwaiti Ambassador Salem Al-Sabah and his wife Rima Al-Sabah. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Lincoln Medal recipient Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his family arrive at Ford’s Theatre. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

DC Councilmember Jack Evans. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

Ford's Theatre Gala
Ford’s Theatre Gala

Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife, Dr. Sharon Malone. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

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