Theater
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CHERRY ON TOP The Cherry Lane Theatre honors playwrights Edward Albee and David Henry Hwang, theater lawyer John Breglio, and the speaker of the New York City Council, Christine Quinn,at its annual gala. The event, which is held at the newly renovated theater, is hosted by Tony Award-winning actress Judith Ivey. F. Murray Abraham, Robby Benson, Billy Crudup, Karla DeVito, and Dule Hill are among the performers. An auction follows the dinner. Tonight, 6 p.m., Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., between Barrow and Bedford streets, 212-989-2020, $500.
ONE-MAN SHOW “Confessions of a Mormon Boy,” written and performed by Steven Fales,tells the story of a young gay man’s journey through excommunication from the Mormon Church, divorce, and drug abuse. Jack Hofsiss directs. Through Sunday, May 21, Monday, 7 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 and 7 p.m., SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., between Sixth Avenue and Varick Street, 212-691-1555, $50 Sunday-Thursday, $55 Friday and Saturday.
