Photo Coverage: Christian Hoff and Friends Celebrate Tony Night at the Palm!

On Sunday June 10th the Tony Night at the Palm Viewing Party was hosted by Christian Hoff, 2006 Tony Winner, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jersey Boys. The event benefitted The V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded by Jim Valvano in 1993.

This was truly a celebration of life, love and the transcendent power of theatre. Emceed by the charming Richard Skipper, guests were treated to highlights of Tony history and interviews with Christian, and guests such as Tony Winning Producers Eric Gardiner (Jersey Boys, Dear Evan Hansen) and Jana Robbins (Something Rotten), Daniel Reichard, and Jennifer Naimo (Broadway's original Bob Gaudio and Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys), Tom Austin (member of The Royal Teens, with Bob Gaudio and his first hit, Short Shorts), and Joe Long (One of the members of the Four Seasons alongside Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito.)

This elegant evening featured selections from the Palm's menu, wines, and the signature cocktail in honor of Chita Rivera, this year's recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Tony Award - I Just Met A Girl Named Maria Sangria.

Guests generously participated in a Silent Auction throughout the evening, highlights included a Fender guitar autographed by Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Joe Long, and Joe Pesci, theatre packages for Mean Girls and The Boys in the Band, and a basketball autographed by Duke's Coach K which was donated by The V Foundation.

Christian Hoff, a Board Member for The V Foundation's Wine Celebration in Napa, shared his family's experience as his daughter Ella and wife Melissa are thriving survivors of ALL leukemia and breast cancer. He eloquently spoke of The V Foundation's role in research, and the way in which their work is truly changing the future of cancer diagnosis and outcomes.

Hoff has a caricature on the Palm's Tony Wall, which also features Hugh Jackman, Jefferson Mays, and Ben Vereen among others. Hoff won the Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of Tommy DeVito in Jersey Boys. A two-time honoree at Palm West, Christian is also in the caricature featuring the four original stars of Jersey Boys, with Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio.

"It was a distinct honor to celebrate the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Palm West, and sharing their tradition of them being the culinary epicenter of the theatre district. The evening matched the sensitive and transforming celebration of Broadway's best by raising awareness and thousands of dollars in support of cancer research and patient care for The V Foundation. On behalf of my wife and daughter and millions of others battling this disease, thank you!" - Christian Hoff 2006 Tony Award winner, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Jersey Boys.

The V Foundation for Cancer Research is one of the nation's leading cancer research funding organizations. Christian shares founder Jim Valvano's dream of finding cures for cancer. Although we have not yet achieved this goal, every day we get a little bit closer and continue to honor his inspiring words, "Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up!" ®

We ask you to join us. Make a donation. Get involved. www.jimmyv.org

Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi

Host Christian Hoff

Emcee Richard Skipper and Christian Hoff

Christian Hoff and Pat Palumbo

Christian Hoff and Melissa Hoff

Richard Skipper and Christian Hoff

Richard Skipper and Christian Hoff

Richard Skipper and Christian Hoff

Christian Hoff and Daniel Reichard

Clarke Thorell and Christian Hoff

Clarke Thorell, Christian Hoff and Daniel Reichard

William Lazaro, Wynonia Lazaro, Melissa Hoff and Christian Hoff

William Lazaro, Wynonia Lazaro, Daniel Reichard, Melissa Hoff and Christian Hoff

Daniel Reichard, Katie McHugh, Julia McMinn

Catherine Sanneman, Daniel Reichard, Clarke Thorell, Eric Gardiner, Christian Hoff, Melissa Hoff and Pat Palumbo

Daniel Reichard, Greg Rieley, Christian Hoff and Jay Webb

Daniel Reichard, Tony Newell, Joe Long, Anthony Ierulli, Joseph Cilento and Christian Hoff

Joe Long, Anthony Ierulli, Tony Newell, Jennifer Naimo, Christian Hoff, Joseph Cilento and Daniel Reichard

Jennifer Naimo and Christian Hoff

Daniel Reichard, Jennifer Naimo and Christian Hoff

Catherine Sanneman, Daniel Reichard, Carolyn Miller, Jennifer Naimo, Christian Hoff and Pat Palumbo

Christian Hoff

Christian Hoff

Daniel Reichard, Audrey Rockman and Christian Hoff

Lulu Thompson, Daniel Reichard, Audrey Rockman and Christian Hoff

Lulu Thompson, Russell Fischer and Audrey Rockman

Cathy Alexander, Charles Alexander and Christian Hoff

Jay Webb, Daniel Reichard, Brian Holtz, Christian Hoff and Paul Arbogast

Robert Carreon and Christian Hoff

Christian Hoff, Robert Carreon and Richard Skipper

Richard Hillman, Daniel Reichard, Robert Carreon, Christian Hoff, Richard Skipper and Paul Arbogast

Christian Hoff and Joe Long

Christian Hoff, William Lazaro, Wynonia Lazaro and Joe Long

Anthony Ierulli, Joseph Cilento, Tony Newell, William Lazaro, Wynonia Lazaro, Christian Hoff and Joe Long

Christian Hoff and Tom Austin

Audrey Rockman

Brian Holtz and Jay Webb

Audrey Rockman and Lulu Thompson

LAura Hoffman, Dina Chirico and Audrey Rockman

Lulu Thompson, Pamela Singer and Catherine Sanneman

Christian Hoff, Pat Palumbo and Richard Skipper

Melissa Hoff and Christian Hoff

Melissa Hoff and Christian Hoff

A perfect ending to a perfect night, see you next year!!