Join us to celebrate 50 years of live theater. Our Gala features a fashion show of costumes from all fifty6th Street Playhouse seasons.
Just in time for Halloween, costumes, carefully curated from our wardrobe department and representing a show from each of our fifty seasons, could be yours. You were wowed when Dolly stepped into the spotlight in this gown.Hello Dolly, 1981You saw Grease and wanted to be a Pink Lady. Now’s your chance. With your partner in the Thunderbird costume, you’ll really “go together” at that up-coming Halloween party.
Grease, 2000
You are bidding on the trip to France…You’ll need something fabulous to wear at Versailles!
The Revolutionists, 2018
Costumes on auction will be modeled while you dine. Make them yours!
Our silent auction will be online and you will have the opportunity to bid on exciting items, including costumes, beginning on Monday, October 17th at 9am until 7:30pm on October 22nd. Winners will be announced at the Gala. Bidders do NOT have to be present to win. Please remember to bring a personal device to access our online auction live during the evening. The live auction will feature special items like trips to Hawaii and France, VIP experiences at local wineries, restaurants… and more!
What to Expect at the Golden Gala The Gala is an indoor/outdoor event. Dress accordingly.Guests are encouraged to come in costume! 5 – 5:30 pm: Arrive and enjoy signature cocktails and wine while you check in to the event and receive your swag bag and bidding paddle5:30 – 6 pm: Enjoy live music in the Monroe and view our fabulous silent auction items.6 – 7 pm: Your buffet-style seasonal dinner, provided by Sally’s Tomatoes, begins. You’ll dine at elegantly decorated outdoor tables under a beautiful tent with delicious wine and a special surprise. You will be entertained by live music during the costume fashion show. You will have a chance to bid on them during dinner!7 – 7:30 pm: Our Live Auction Starts! Get ready to stretch your arms and raise your paddles high for exciting items like a trip to France, a trip to Hawaii, a lifetime subscription to the playhouse and many morefabulous items.7:30 – 8:00 pm: Winners will be announced for our Silent Auction and then we will transition into the GK Hardt Theater for our featured entertainment of the night, The Bruthas.8:00 – 10:00 pm: The Bruthas will have you dancing in the aisles and entranced by their skillful and soulful performance. There will be a 20 minute intermission where you can refresh your beverage and grab a sweet treat in the lobby.10:00 – 10:30 pm: We bid you goodnight! Don’t forget to check out with our greeting tables to pay for your treasures won at the live or silent auctions.
Hello Dolly, 1981You saw Grease and wanted to be a Pink Lady. Now’s your chance. With your partner in the Thunderbird costume, you’ll really “go together” at that up-coming Halloween party.
