Urban Stages will present its 42nd Annual Benefit, taking place on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM at The Players. This year’s benefit, The Art of Theatre Gala, celebrates the talents of the artists who come together to make theater. Award-winning playwright and screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan will introduce the evening’s Luminary Award recipient, Charles Busch. Additionally, Urban Stages will honor the cast and creative team of The Porch on Windy Hill.
In addition to cocktails, dinner and live music, auctioneer and Urban Stages’ actor Philip Callan (Honky) will head the exclusive auction with golf outings, vacation destination, award-winning wine, theater tickets, and art on the block.
Performing artists include Luminary Honoree Charles Busch (Tale of the Allergist’s Wife), playwright and screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester by the Sea), and the cast of The Porch of Windy Hill: Tora Nogami Alexander, David M. Lutken, and Morgan Morse, plus pianist Jon Weber, who will entertain patrons during the cocktail hour.
Tickets are partially tax-deductible, and all proceeds will go to Urban Stages’ programming. For detailed information and tickets, click here.
