Joan Allen Hosts Steppenwolf Gala
Steppenwolf celebrates its 32nd season with Gala 2008 on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. Ensemble member Joan Allen will serve as the Gala Host.
The star-studded event includes a one-night-only performance of Fire from Heaven: A Celebration of the Imagination in Words and Music, an original presentation of storytelling and songs written and directed by ensemble member Tina Landau and featuring members of the Steppenwolf ensemble. The glamorous evening, which has a tradition of raising over $1 million for Steppenwolf, also includes cocktails, cuisine by Limelight Catering, the celebrity "Star with the Stars" Live Auction, dancing and live entertainment by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Steppenwolf's annual black tie celebration is attended by 700 of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural leaders and is always highlighted by the presence of the renowned Steppenwolf ensemble. Tables of 10 with one Steppenwolf ensemble member or celebrity dinner guest are $25,000, $20,000 and $15,000. Tables of 8 are $10,000. Individual tickets are $1,500. To purchase tickets, or for additional information, contact Judith Kaufman, Director of Special Events, at (312) 654-5617.
Following the performance, guests will wine and dine on a lavish dinner by Limelight Catering. The evening will continue with the "Star with the Stars" Live Auction featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity prize packages with ensemble members John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Tracy Letts and Anna D. Shapiro. The evening will culminate with dancing and live entertainment by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
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