It was kids’ night out at the Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center gala at the Pierre honoring Stagebill Media CEO Gerry Byrne and composer/ conductor Peter Schickele. Host Harvey Keitel showed his musical appreciation for Byrne when he brought out a chorus of children to sing a special song for him! And The Sheet found out that Byrne, who received the Distinguished Service Award for his longtime leadership in arts, entertainment, and publishing, is actually a retired U.S. Marine Corps Captain—no wonder he had so much USMC support on hand at his table to cheer him on. Also in the musical mix: Showtime’s Matt Blank, Melva Bucksbaum and Raymond Learsy, and Bob Kerrey, Bob and Veronique Pittman.