John Lithgow to be honored as Harvard Arts Medalist
Award-winning actor John Lithgow ’67, Ar.D. ’05, is the recipient of the 2017 Harvard Arts Medal, which will be awarded by Harvard President Drew Faust on April 27 at 4 p.m. in the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St. The award ceremony, presented by the Office for the Arts at Harvard and the Board of Overseers in association with the American Repertory Theater, will include a discussion with Lithgow moderated by Faust. This is the official opening event for Arts First, Harvard’s annual festival showcasing student creativity in the arts. This year is Arts First’s 25th anniversary. The Harvard Arts Medal honors a distinguished Harvard or Radcliffe graduate or faculty member who has achieved excellence in the arts and through it made a contribution to education or the public good. “John Lithgow is an extraordinary actor who has enriched and entertained the world with unforgettable stage and screen performances,” said Harvard President Drew...