The George Eastman Museum today announced that actor Michael
Keaton is this year’s recipient of the George Eastman Award.
Keaton’s
varied body of work extends across television and over 40 films, from “Night
Shift,” to unforgettable performances as the title characters in “Beetlejuice”
and “Batman Returns” for director Tim Burton, as well as vocal turns in
animated features such as Pixar’s “Toy Story 3”.
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The actor
received an Academy Award nomination in 2015 for his performance in “Birdman,”
a role which also earned him a Golden Globe and an Indie Spirit Award, among
other honors. This August, Keaton can be seen in theaters nationwide as
McDonald’s founder Ray Kroc in “The Founder,” from “The Blind Side” director
John Lee Hancock.
Keaton will attend
the George Eastman Award ceremony, which is at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at the
Dryden Theatre. The event will feature a video compilation of Keaton’s work and
a conversation with the actor, followed by a gala reception in the museum.
The event is
open to the public, and tickets start at $100. They go on sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
May 5. Museum members will be able to buy tickets in advance, beginning on
April 27.
A $250
patron ticket includes prime reserved seating for the ceremony, admittance to the
gala, and a program signed by Michael Keaton; a $125 supporter ticket includes
preferred reserved seating for the ceremony, and entry to the gala; and a $100
friend ticket includes reserved seating for the ceremony, and admittance to the
gala. All ticket levels include valet parking.
For more
information or to buy tickets, go to eastman.org/eastmanaward2016 or
call (585) 271-3361 ext. 261 to become a museum member.
The Dryden will
highlight Keaton’s work throughout the summer months with a series of six film
screenings, beginning with “Beetlejuice” at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8. For a
complete schedule of the films: eastman.org/dryden.
This article appears in Apr 20-26, 2016.
