The inaugural event will be held April 28, and will feature performers singing songs from their dream roles, which they have not yet played.

Viola is retiring from his position after a 30-year tenure leading the organization.

The theatrical non-profit's longtime Executive Director Tom Viola will end his 36-year tenure with the company at the end of the year.

Danny Whitman, currently the organization's director of development, will be Viola's successor.

Gavin Creel, J. Harrison Ghee, and Andrea McArdle announced the results April 30 at Hats Off to You.

Cast members Solea Pfeiffer, Laughton Royce, and Ato Blankson-Wood kept things playful on the red carpet.

The Free Shakespeare in the Park production stars Ato Blankson-Wood in the leading role.

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson co-star in the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

Ato Blankson-Wood, Solea Pfeiffer, and John Douglas Thompson are among the actors joining the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.

Solea Pfeiffer and John Douglas Thompson are among the actors joining the Kenny Leon-helmed summer production.