Debra Messing, Mario Cantone and More Stars Honor Linda Lavin at 2012 Vineyard Theatre Benefit Gala

Stars of stage and screen flocked to the Hudson Theater on March 12 to honor Linda Lavin at the Vineyard Theatre’s 2012 Benefit Gala. Celebs Smash headliner Debra Messing, funnyman Mario Cantone were joined by stage stars Kathleen Chalfant, Patricia Clarkson and the cast of the Vineyard’s upcoming musical Now. Here. This. (Hunter Bell, Susan Blackwell, Heidi Blickenstaff and Jeff Bowen) to toast the star of Broadway's upcoming The Lyons. In addition to honoring Lavin, the festive night, co-hosted by Charles Busch and Julie Halston and directed by Carl Andress, featured a special salute to The Lyons playwright Nicky Silver. Click below for your all-access pass to this glamorous night.