The artistic producer, celebrated for his historic 2025 Tony Awards, was the center of an “art party” in the Golden Hall, with the presence of authorities, colleagues and a musical tribute by Lito Vitale.
In an event full of emotion and euphoria, the Legislature of the City of Buenos Aires paid tribute this Tuesday to producer Diego Kolankowsky, after his unprecedented and double triumphs in the last delivery of the Tony Awards in Broadway. The celebration, promoted by legislator Emmanuel Ferrario, transformed the Golden Hall into a true party to celebrate the artist, already declared an Outstanding Personality of the City.
The event focused on recognizing Kolankowsky’s achievements with musicals Maybe Happy Ending —winner as Best Musical— y Sunset Boulevard —awarded as Best Revival of a Musical—, consolidating him as a central figure on the international theater scene.
The evening began with the welcoming words of the head of the Buenos Aires Government, Jorge Macri, who praised the producer’s ability to «build bridges between cultures, languages and audiences.» “Your international recognition is a way to vindicate the talent that is born in our neighborhoods,” he stated. For her part, Vice Chief Clara Muzzio highlighted Kolankowsky’s perseverance, noting that “she is living proof that dreams, when worked with passion, faith and humility, can transcend any border.”
A tribute with music and affection
The festive atmosphere intensified with a musical segment directed by the maestro Lito Vitalewho, together with his ensemble, performed a tour of the soundtracks of the honored works. National talents Michel Hersch y Lucila Gandolfo They sang songs Sunset Boulevardwhile Florencia Otero y Germán “Tripa” Tripel They provided an emotional closing with songs from Maybe Happy Endingcomo “The Rainy Day We Met” y “When You Are in Love”.
The tribute also included heartfelt words from colleagues and friends. The actor Gabriel “Puma” Goity He highlighted the roots and dignity in Kolankowsky’s work: “You are a great example.” Meanwhile, the playwright Mauricio Dayub He celebrated that the producer has reached the global elite without losing his identity: “He was able to play in the big leagues with his neighborhood jersey.”
A celebration with wide support
The event brought together a massive presence of political and cultural leaders. Among the authorities were the Chief of Staff, Gabriel Sánchez Zinny; the first vice president of the Legislature, Matías López; the ministers Hernán Lombardi, Gabriela Ricardes and Ignacio Baistrocchi; and the former head of Government Jorge Telerman.
The artistic and journalistic field was also present with figures such as the musician Patricio Sardelli (Airbag), the singer Hilda Lizarazu and journalists such as Augusto “Tartu” Tartúfoli and Tuny Kollman, among many others, demonstrating the wide recognition of a career that, days ago, also added a new Emmy award to its record.
The ceremony ended with the formal presentation of the diploma in honor of Diego Kolankowsky and a toast, closing a night that not only celebrated the individual success of a producer, but also the triumph of Argentine culture on the most prestigious stages in the world.
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