The Sondheim Award Gala presented by Signature Theatre on April 29, 2024, was a night filled with fine dining, Broadway-caliber entertainment, and heartfelt tributes to the iconic Nathan Lane. The event celebrated Lane's legendary career and contributions to American musical theatre, honoring him with the prestigious Stephen Sondheim Award.

Susan Stroman, a Tony Award-winning director and longtime collaborator of Lane, delivered a heartfelt and humorous introduction before Lane took the stage to accept the Sondheim Award. Lane's acceptance speech was described as quintessentially Nathan Lane—touching, sincere, and filled with his trademark humor.

The gala showcased a lineup of talented performers and speakers, including Faith Prince, Krysta Rodriguez, Christopher Fitzgerald, and Susan Stroman, who all contributed to a memorable evening celebrating Nathan Lane's extraordinary career and his enduring legacy in the world of theatre.