The VIVA HEALTH Starlight Gala is Birmingham’s crown jewel of performing arts events, and 2016 kicks off our 20th Anniversary Season! This annual black-tie engagement benefits the programs and education initiatives of UAB’s Alys Stephens Center and ensures that we continue to provide the community the very best in arts entertainment. » This year we proudly present the incomparable, Tony- and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth. Chenoweth has effortlessly transitioned between stage, television and film over the past decade and is now bringing her beautiful voice and electric personality to the ASC. » Best known for her roles on Glee, The West Wing and Disney’s Descendants, and her Emmy Award-winning work on Pushing Daisies. Chenoweth is also one of Broadway’s most celebrated leading ladies, having won a Tony Award for her breakout performance in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and having earned Tony nominations for Wicked and Promises, Promises. As ?no stranger to the Tony Awards scene, she also hosted the 2015 ceremony at Radio City Music Hall. » Chenoweth will be performing alongside a 12-piece ensemble and could include her best-known songs and Broadway tunes, along with music from her latest album, Coming Home. With a captivating grace that only she can project, this year’s Starlight Gala will be the event of the season! Reserve your seats today.