Annette Bening is one of the Backstage at the Geffen honorees of the year. She will be recognized at the playhouse’s annual gala on March 17.

Anjelica Huston will honor Bening with the Distinction in Theater award in acknowledgment of her commitment to the arts both on and off stage.

Previous honorees include Helen Mirren and Karl Malden.

Annette Bening is one of my most favorite actresses.  I hope, someday, she wins an Oscar.