Blues & Jazz Vocalist Madeleine Peyroux Performs at Syracuse Stage Gala Today

Madeleine Peyroux, a blues and jazz singer often compared to Billie Holiday, performs live in concert at Gala 2016, Syracuse Stage's major annual fundraiser, today, Friday, June 10 in Goldstein Auditorium at Syracuse University's Schine Student Center.

Tickets for the entire Gala event include cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and concert, are available now at 315-443-2709.

Peyroux began her career at 15 as an American in Paris busking on the city streets, spent the next several years traveling around Europe performing jazz standards and was finally discovered in the early 90s in a New York City jazz nightclub. She has released seven studio albums consisting of both original works and cover songs that are soulful, earthy takes on her musical inspirations, and has collaborated with many well-known artists such as former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman. Peyroux's music can be heard in several films and television shows, including Union Square, Last Holiday and HBO's critically acclaimed series Deadwood. More information at www.madeleinepeyroux.com.

Syracuse Stage Gala 2016 is presented by the Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees and Syracuse Stage Guild. The 5th annual Louis G. Marcoccia Award for Exemplary Service to Syracuse Stage will be presented to three individuals who, when combined, have more than 75 years of service to Syracuse Stage. Individuals being honored are Tim Bond, who is in his ninth and farewell season as producing artistic director; Diana Coles, who has been with Syracuse Stage for 31 years and is topping off her career as interim managing director; and Barbara Beckos, who joined Syracuse Stage in 1978 and retired in 2015 after 36 years during which time she served in various capacities including director of marketing and development. Gala honorary chair is Louis G. Marcoccia, President of Syracuse Stage's Board of Trustees. Event co-chairs are Robert Pomfrey, chair, Syracuse Stage Board of Trustees and Jacki Goldberg, vice president for fundraising of the Syracuse Stage Guild Board. Underwriters for the event are Jacki and Michael Goldberg, Syracuse Stage Guild Board, and The POMCO Group. All proceeds will benefit Syracuse Stage artistic and educational programming.

Syracuse Stage is Central New York's premier professional theatre in residence at Syracuse University. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 300 plays in 43 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 70,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays, and bold interpretations of classics and musicals, featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves more than 15,000 students from 14 counties. A solid core of subscribers and supporters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Additional support comes from the government, foundations, corporations and Syracuse University. Syracuse Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation and the East Genesee Regent Association. Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country.

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