Join us for an evening to celebrate and support Playhouse Square’s arts education programs at the Center Stage Benefit

Saturday, October 5, 2024                     

5:00 pm
Cocktail Reception
Connor Palace & Mimi Ohio Theatre

6:00 pm
Seated Dinner
Allen and Outcalt Theatres

8:00 pm
Strictly Gershwin
KeyBank State Theatre

10:30 pm
Dessert & Dancing Reception
KeyBank State Theatre

THE EVENT WILL SUPPORT

The Center Stage Benefit is not only a celebration of the arts but also a powerful opportunty to support Playhouse Square's new neurological intitiatives. These intitiatives are at the heart of our commitment to enriching lives through the transformative power of music and dance. By providing specialized programming for individuals facing neurological challenges such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and dementia, we strive to bring joy, comfort and connection to those who need it most.  


To purchase tickets contact: Mary Winchester at 216-640-8412

 

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Experience an unforgettable American celebration of song and dance featuring Tulsa Ballet, member's of the Cleveland Ballet, the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and local independent artists.

Strictly Gershwin presented by Playhouse Square with support from Kulas Foundation, showchases the music of George and Ira Gershwin, capturing the charm of big bands, Broadway, Hollywood musicals, and stars like Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Ginger Rogers.  Songs include "Summertime" from Porgy & Bess, "Someone to Watch Over Me," "I Got Rhythm," "Strike Up the Band," "An American in Paris," and "Rhapsody in Blue."

The performance features over 55 dancers, a 48-piece orchestra, 11 tap dancers, and 4 singers.  West End composer, conductor, and musical director Gareth Valentine, who arranged the music, will conduct the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. It will not be a performance to miss!

For more information please contact Mary Winchester at mary.winchester@playhousesquare.org

Bronze Table- $3,500 table of 10 ($1,000 tax-deductible)

  • Performance tickets for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.

Bronze Ticket - $350 ($100 tax-deductible)

  • Performance ticekt for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.

Silver Table - $6,500 table of 10 ($4,000 tax-deductible)

  • 10 performance tickets of Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Recognition on event program, website and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbills for one year.

Silver Ticket - $650 ($400 tax-deductible)

  • Performance ticket for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail Reception, seated dinner and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Recognition in the event program.

Gold Table - $10,000 table of 10 ($7,500 tax-deductible)

  • 10 performance tickets to Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Gold Ticket - $1,000 ($750 tax-deductible)

  • Performance tickets to Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Platinum Table - $15,000 table of 10 ($12,500 tax-deductible)

  • Priority Seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Half page ad placement in the event program.
  • Recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Platinum Ticket - $1,500 ($1,250 tax-deductible)

  • Performance tickets to Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary parking.
  • Recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Emerald Table - $25,000 table of 10 ($22,500 tax-deductible)

  • Priority theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Full page ad placement in the event program.
  • Logo recognition in the event program, website & signage.
  • Logo recognition in performance playbills for one year.
  • Twenty (20) tickets to a performance of Some Like It Hot or Life of Pie (performance date TBD) including complimentary use of a Playhouse Square reception space.

Emerald Ticket - $2,500 ($2,250 tax-deductible)

  • Priority theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Premier recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Diamond Table- $50,000 two tables of 10 ($45,000 tax-deductible)

  • Premium theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Full page priority ad placement in the event program.
  • Logo recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Logo recognition in the performance playbill for one year.
  • Forty (40) tickets to a performance of Some Like It Hot or Life of Pie (date TBD) including complimentary use of a Playhouse Square reception space.

Diamond Ticket - $5,000 ($4,750 tax-deductible)

  • Premium theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Premier recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

Premier Table - $100,000 two tables of 10 - ($95,500 tax-deductible)

  • Premium theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Full page priority ad placement in the event program.
  • Premium logo recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Logo recognition in the performance playbill for one year.
  • Eighty (80) tickets to a performance of Some Like It Hot or Life of Pie (date TBD) including complimentary use of a Playhouse Square reception space.

Premier Ticket - $10,000 ($9,750 tax-deductible)

  • Premium theater seating for Strictly Gershwin.
  • Cocktail reception, seated dinner, and dessert & dancing reception.
  • Complimentary valet parking.
  • Full page priority ad placement in the event program.
  • Premier recognition on event program, website, and signage.
  • Premier recognition in the performance playbill for one year.

To purchase tickets contact: Mary Winchester at 216-640-8412

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