Leslie Uggams. (Rob Rich)

New York City - Stewart F. Lane, also known as "Mr. Broadway," has a lot to celebrate these days - his Broadway shows for this season; "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" at The Palace Theater, "War Horse" at Lincoln Center and the recent sold out-production of "Merchant of Venice" are pulling in lots of nominations. Several years ago, Lane received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is listed in the Congressional Records, and next weekend he will visit Ellis Island to watch as his father–in-law, James Comley, receives the 2011 Ellis Island Award.

Lane's new book, "Jews on Broadway," about the history of the Jewish contribution to American Theatre, is being released from McFarland Publishing and he has several book signings scheduled around town but the get together on Saturday night, April 30, 2011, was to celebrate his birthday!

Lane's wife and producing partner, Bonnie Comley, threw a black tie bash at Doubles where the champagne was flowing. Broadway legends Tommy Tune and Leslie Uggams sang for the birthday boy and the crowd of Broadway luminaries including Tovah Feldshuh, David Zippel, Ervin Drake, Marilyn Sokol, Amy Nederlander, Jerry Frankel, Harriet Leve, Jamie DeRoy and Robert Nederlander. Also in attendance were former Senator Roy Goodman, Felicia Taylor, Rod Gilbert, Alex Washer, David Steiner, Barbara Tober, Lee Harris, Mark Simone and Hunt Slonem.

For more information about what's next for Lane go to www.mrbroadway.com.