Old Globe Hosts Annual Gala and ROBIN AND THE 7 HOODS Performance, 7/31

The Tony Award-winning Old Globe will host its annual Gala on Saturday, July 31, in celebration of its 75th Anniversary and the world premiere of Robin and the 7 Hoods - A New Musical. The event is co-chaired by Karen Cohn, Valerie Cooper, Deni Jacobs, Sandra Redman and Debra Turner and is the Globe's largest annual fundraiser.

The black tie event begins with a reception and silent auction in Balboa Park's Alcazar Garden at 5:00 p.m. The curtain rises at 7:00 p.m. on a special performance of the Broadway-bound Robin and the 7 Hoods in the Old Globe Theatre on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage. Following the performance at 9:30 p.m., dinner and dancing will commence on the Globe's Copley Plaza featuring music by Haute Chile. Catering is by the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina.

Tickets to the event are $750 and $1000 and include both show and party. Underwriting opportunities begin at $4,500. For more information, please contact Events Manager Eileen Prisby at (619) 231-1941 x2303 or via email at events@TheOldGlobe.org.