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2018 gala

a Legendary nightprogram

WELCOME

T o d d H a i m e s

THE JASON ROBARDS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE PRESENTED TO

j e s s i c a l a n G e

LIVE AUCTION

Billy Harris, auctioneerAuction items listed inside.

A CONCERT PERFORMANCE K r i s T i n c H e n o w e T H

menu

CREAMy BURRATA

Baby Greens, Thyme crostini, Fig agrodolce, roasted squash, white Balsamic

PAN SEARED FILET OF BEEF

crispy Fingerlings, creamed Kale, Glazed Heirloom carrots, cabernet demi

Vegetarian alternate entrée available upon request.

D E S S E R T

DARk CHOCOLATE & DULCEy GANACHE TART

sea salt crackle, Vanilla ice cream, whipped cinnamon crema W I N E S E R V I C E

CHARDONNAy

sonoma-cutrer, sonoma coast, california

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Guenoc, california

Congratulations to tonight’s honoree Jessica Lange, and, with great affection,

to my friend Michael Cohen for all of his work and dedication on behalf of this cultural institution

that is the wonderful roundabout theatre Company.

Cynthia neiditCh and everyone at

Counsel abstraCt

231 west 39th street su i te 1200 NYC , NY 10018 212 -719 -9393 rouNdabouttheatre .org

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1 Pr ague Par ad ise Pack age for T wo get ready to take in the sights in the city that is often referred to as “the City of 100 Spires” and “the heart of europe”: prague. enjoy two business class tickets as you fly to prague and stay at the luxurious augustine hotel located just steps away from the famed prague Castle! during your 5-night stay, you will enjoy a personal tour of the city with your own driver. you’ll see historical sites such as the Charles bridge, the old town Square and astronomical Clock, prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and much more. you’ll also get a tour of the largest film studio in prague, Stillking Studios! Films shot there have included Quantum of Solace and Mission Impossible, so you never know what star you might run into! sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs :hotel must be used during 2018. Value : priceless doNaTed by: Carmen and John grossman, augustine hotel, Stillking Studios

2 a m arVelous New york adVeNTure!travel back in time with a visit to the set of the golden globe winning series, “the marvelous mrs. maisel!” you and a guest will take an all-day trip to the set and lunch with director Scott ellis! the adventure is only beginning as you and your guest attend the critically praised revival of Angels in America! this will include house seats to both parts as well as dinner with nathan lane and todd haimes after one of the performances! don’t get tired yet — you and your guest will also receive two tickets to attend the dress rehearsal of the 72nd annual tony awards to see how it all comes together. then, put on your formal wear as you and a guest return to the glorious radio City music hall with two tickets to attend broadway’s biggest night: the tony awards on June 10, 2018! sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs : Set visit must be on a mutually agreeable date when Scott ellis is filming. dinner with nathan lane and todd haimes must be on a mutually agreeable date during the run of Angels in America (February 23 – June 30, 2018). Value : priceless doNaTed by: nathan lane, Scott ellis

3 “club cum miNg” oN Tour wiTh al aN cum miNgamong other notable publications, Time Magazine and The New York Times call alan Cumming’s Cabaret dressing room at Studio 54, aka Club Cumming, the most exclusive and hottest after-hours party in new york City. now, Club Cumming can be yours! alan Cumming (Cabaret, “the good Wife”) will come to the golden lounge at Studio 54 and help you throw a fabulous party for up to 40 people. he will dJ and be joined by a few Club Cumming regulars who will help him make this a night you and your guests will never forget. highlights will include the shaking of custom Club Cumming keys to liza minnelli’s “ring them bells,” a sing-along to andrea bocelli’s “Con te partiro,” and plenty of thumping beats. the night will end, as is Club Cumming tradition, with elaine Stritch’s “ladies Who lunch.” to add to the ambience, the party will be bathed in the red neon light of the Club Cumming sign. Wines and spirits for the evening are provided by golden ram Imports and roundabout. alan will bring the fun and you’ll forever be in the Club Cumming inner circle!

resTr icT ioNs : Winner responsible for all food and non-alcoholic beverages. party guests must be 21 years of age or older. to be held on a mutually agreeable date. Value : priceless doNaTed by: alan Cumming,

4 boN Voyage! The world — luxury res ideNces aT sea Pack ageImagine exploring every corner of the globe in exclusive luxury, experiencing a myriad of cultures and privileged access to the planet’s most exotic destinations, all from the comfort of your own home. “home” is one of only 165 bespoke apartments on The World, a ship that sails nonstop to the most breathtaking destinations around the globe. access to this private community of luxury travel combined with world-class dining, amenities and facilities is by invitation only or through roundabout theatre Company’s gala.

The World’s 2018 Journey includes Spain, France, Italy and norway to name a few. enjoy a deep exploration of the british Isles and the sparkling coasts of the mediterranean and the adriatic Sea. In 2019, enjoy the winter months exploring the beaches, lagoons and reefs surrounding the islands of the Indian ocean and immerse yourself in the fascinating cultures of Sri lanka,

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India, oman, and Israel. Come springtime, delve deep into the mediterranean and its winding, friendly cities and breathtaking islands.

the winning bidder will receive a seven-night voyage aboard The World in a luxurious Studio residence for two guests. this voyage includes all meals, non-alcoholic beverages, select wines, spirits and champagnes from around the world, all gratuities, and all port charges. you and your guest will each receive a relaxing, one-hour spa treatment at the World Spa & Wellness Center.

you’ll also receive 450,000 aadvantage miles courtesy of american airlines to carry you in business Class to and from your embarkment points. sPec i f ic deTa i ls : this certificate may be redeemed for any journey on the Ship’s schedule subject to availability and blackout dates until april 22, 2019 by which time the voyage must be completed. the following blackout dates apply: august 4 to august 17, 2018, november 25 to January 25, 2019. one (1) one-hour Spa treatment per person may not exceed $400 in total. pre- and/or post-cruise hotel accommodations, transfers to and from the Ship, optional destination experiences and onboard personal expenses are not included. all 7 nights onboard The World must be taken consecutively and within the span of the winner’s selected voyage. trip is non-transferable, not redeemable for cash and cannot be sold to any other parties. the winning

bidder and his/her guest will be considered participants of The World’s guest Stay program (gSp). those in the gSp may take a maximum of three voyages. the limit for any one voyage is 30 days with a total maximum number of 90 days. all guests must undergo a full criminal history background check and security screening prior to boarding The World. the winning bidder must submit required biographical data, including passport information and residential address. the procedures for background checks will be seamless and no contact with the individuals being screened will be required once their biographical data has been submitted to The World. If a person is denied boarding because of unsatisfactory results from these background checks, as determined in our complete and sole discretion, The World will make no refund or compensation to the winning bidder or any other person. Value : priceless (The World: $23,850) doNaTed by: ,

5 Take Them ouT To The ballgame! a Premium suiTe exPerieNce wiTh whooPi goldbergthat’s right! grab your friends and head to your own private premium suite at yankee Stadium courtesy of our friends at Stubhub! this luxurious suite includes couches,

arm chairs, a television to display the game, and food that is kept warm and refilled by the suite staff throughout the game! plus, enjoy all the beer, wine, and alcohol you and your friends can handle! Feel free to invite everyone as the suite can hold up to 18 people — oh, and did we mention Whoopi goldberg — who just starred in roundabout’s benefit Concert of Damn Yankees — will be your celebrity host for the day?! sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs : game must be on a mutually agreeable date with the new york yankees and Whoopi goldberg during regular season. Value : priceless (yankees Suite: $25,000) doNaTed by:

, Whoopi goldberg

6 d iNe iN soNdhe im sT yle wiTh m ichael kors aNd broadway sTars: d iNNer for 8 PrePared by charl i e Pal mer iN The New kors/le Pere V iP louNgeyou’ll feel like you are on the red carpet when you dine with fashion icon michael Kors and some of his broadway favorites at the Stephen Sondheim theatre. michael Kors and lance le pere will host a dinner in the new Sondheim-inspired Kors/le pere VIp lounge for you and seven of your friends. For extra fun and glamour, you’ll be joined for dinner by at least two of

the following broadway stars: audra mcdonald, will swenson, Jane krakowski, gavin creel and Jonathan groff. you’ve admired them on stage for years, now you’ll get to hear some of their favorite backstage stories. to top it all off, your meal will be prepared by world famous chef Charlie palmer and aureole, new york. accompanying wines will be provided by golden ram Imports. this promises to be an evening you’ll never forget! sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs : must be on a mutually agreeable monday evening. Value : priceless doNaTed by: michael Kors, gavin Creel, Jonathan groff, Jane Krakowski, audra mcdonald, Will Swenson, Charlie palmer, ,

7 legeNds of rock N’ roll !It’s time to get rockin’ when you and a guest score a pair of orchestra seats to Bruce Springsteen on Broadway on march 14, 2018. plus, say goodbye yellow brick road when you and a guest get the VIp treatment at elton John’s farewell tour concert on march 9, 2019 at barclays Center! you and your guest will also get a backstage meet and greet with elton John himself!

then you’ll “scream at the top of your lungs” when you

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get two tickets to see a dead & Company concert of your choice. dead & Company features original members of the grateful dead with special guest John mayer. you’ll also receive a Fender Stratocaster guitar signed by John mayer. Finally, you’ll take a private tour for you and a guest of SiriusXm’s broadcast headquarters in rockefeller Center! Value : priceless doNaTed by: Sirius Xm, Scott greenstein, elton John

8 escaPe To l . a!Will and grace are back...and better than ever! here’s your chance to be a part of one of nbC’s most beloved and hilarious sitcoms! you and three guests will go to a live studio taping of a season two episode of “Will and grace” at the universal lot in los angeles, California. prior to the taping, you will also receive an up close and personal tour of the set facilitated by a member of the production team! and that’s not all - you and your guests will receive a photo with the cast of “Will and grace!”

the excitement doesn’t end there. you’ll also get four tickets to see adam levine and blake Shelton when you attend a taping of “the Voice.” Finally, your group can split up when you receive two tickets to attend a taping of “ellen” and two tickets to a taping of “extra”

at universal Studios. this la package comes complete with 400,000 aadvantage miles, courtesy of american airlines, toward round-trip flights and three nights in a standard room at loews hollywood hotel. sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs : photo will be taken by an nbC photographer and available to the winner within 2-4 business days. no personal photos allowed. travel dates must be when “Will & grace” and “the Voice” are filming. loews hollywood hotel certificate is for a 3-night stay in one standard room and covers room and tax only based on double occupancy. reservations are subject to availability and/or blackout dates at the hotel’s discretion. hotel certificate expires on February 26, 2019. Value : priceless doNaTed by: loews hotels, nbC universal,

9 celebr i T y d iNNer ParT y wiTh kr isT iN cheNoweTh aNd Tom col icch io!get ready for a “wicked” good time with this spectacular celebrity dinner event!

tony and emmy award winner and roundabout favorite Kristin Chenoweth and roundabout artistic director and Ceo todd haimes will join you and seven friends for an exclusive dinner.

get your taste buds ready as acclaimed chef tom Colicchio (“top Chef,” gramercy tavern) prepares an incredible meal in your own home! Wine pairings will be provided by golden ram Imports.

It’ll be an evening you’ll never forget! sPec ial iNsTrucT ioNs : Will be scheduled for a mutually agreeable time and date; home must be located in manhattan or, if the winner prefers, roundabout board member Sylvia golden will happily host in her manhattan townhome. Value : priceless doNaTed by: Kristin Chenoweth, tom Colicchio,

10 “aNoTher oP ’N iN ’, aNoTher show” walk- oN role iN Kiss M e, Kateplaces, please! It’s time for your broadway debut with a walk-on role in the Cole porter and Sam and bella Spewack classic musical, Kiss Me, Kate! you will receive the full broadway experience in one day with your first rehearsal followed by a full hair, makeup, and costume session where you’ll look “too darn hot!” once you make your appearance, you’ll watch the rest of the show like no one else – backstage! and don’t forget your fans – you’ll receive four tickets to the show

so your friends and family can watch you shine! after the show, you and your entourage plus members of the cast will help you celebrate your exceptional debut with a champagne toast. you’ll be “So in love” with this package! resTr icT ioNs : Walk-on participants must be 16 years of age or older; must take place on a tuesday or thursday. Value : priceless (tickets: $600) doNaTed by: Scott ellis,

1 1 The TuNe where i T haPPeNed: aN exclus iVe auTogr aPhed mus ical Phr ase by l iN -m aNuel m ir aNda you’ll tell the story of tonight for years after you win this one of a kind item! Select your favorite lin-manuel miranda song. lin-manuel miranda will pick a phrase from that song, write it out by hand and autograph it just for you! don’t be left thinking “What’d I miss?” bid like you’re running out of time!

resTr icT ioNs : Winner will select the song. lin-manuel will select the phrase from the song to handwrite and autograph.

Value : priceless

doNaTed by: lin-manuel miranda

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For over 20 years, education at roundabout has changed the lives of over 250,000 students and teachers in new york and beyond. providing a well-rounded education, rich in the arts, is the only way to ensure that our young people will be prepared and engaged to face an ever-changing world. programs like the roundabout youth ensemble help students develop skills to succeed, teaching them to think critically and creatively about their world-view and how they interact with others. through our theatrical teaching Institute and other professional development programs, education at roundabout is dedicated to helping teachers adapt Common Core Standards and infuse their lessons with touchpoints in the arts. last year, roundabout established the theatrical Workforce

development program to provide alternative pathways to technical careers in entertainment, offering hands-on training and job placement. every gift will vastly impact the lives of students and young adults by improving graduation rates and creating new opportunities for success. thank you for making a difference.

$25,000 underwrites the salary of one theatrical Workforce development Fellow for a year of hands-on skills training at roundabout.

$15,000 underwrites a School partnership, bringing skilled teaching artists to classroom residencies.

$10,000 distributes 10,000 upstage guides to help students connect theatre to the world around them.

$5,000 supports one nyC high school student’s participation in the roundabout youth ensemble for a full season.

$2,500 enables two teachers to participate in the intensive theatrical teaching Institute.

$1,000 allows public school students to take part in a College & Career readiness day.

FOR EVERy $100 , you will send two public school students to a matinee performance.

MAkE A DONATION By COMPLET ING THE BACk

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THANk yOU FOR yOUR SUPPORT!

educ ation at roundabout

uNderwr i Ter Table

Cynthia C. Wainwright and Stephen berger

Producer ’s c i rcle T ickeTs

mike de graffenriedphilip J. hemplemanCynthia neiditch, Counsel abstract Inc.

uNderwr i Ter T ickeTs

Citi – Citigoldgloria Kunik

PaTroN T ickeTs

Creative artists agency lesley Silvester and eJ Kahn IIImarks paneth llpthe Shubert organization, Inc. Stubhubtreasurers & ticket Sellers union

local 751 I.a.t.S.e.

t h a n k y o u T o o u r 2 0 1 8 G a l a d o n o r s

coNTr ibuT ioNs

the booking group dechert llpdeutsche bankJared Feldman – anchin private Client Frankfurt Kurnit Klein + Selzgavazi & Sons Construction Co., llCSarah Jane and trevor gibbons davis & gilbert llpbrian and Jennifer givenJennifer Jahnthe William p. lauder Fund plm Foundation Steven a. Sanders and madelyn Simon mary Solomon Susan and John Steinhardt Family Foundation Jeffrey and Janis Ing Strauss Signature metal & marbletimothy Wallach and Fleur Fairman

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b i d n o w !V is i T our onl ine aucT ion

www.biddingforgood.com/roundabouttheatre

there are only two days left to bid on VIp sports packages, theatre tickets, celebrity encounters, roundabout memorabilia,

fine dining opportunities, and other exclusive items.

the online auction will close at 9:00 pm eSt, on Wednesday, February 28th.

all proceeds benefit roundabout’s many initiatives, including education at roundabout.

o n L i n e a u c t i o n w e T H a n K o u r 2 0 1 8 d o n o r s9/11 memorial

and museumAladdinthe altamarea groupthe american hotelanonymousark restaurantsars novadylan and becky ann

bakerbandilane School

for dogsThe Band’s Visitbank of americabar SixtyFive at the

rainbow roombarbetta restaurantWendy and Jeff barkerbarney’sthe James beard houseBeautiful

on broadway llCben’s Kosher delicatessen

restaurant & CatererWilson bethelbobby Van’sdavid bouleydaniel boulud and

the dinex groupbradford portraitsJim brady brooklyn museumbryant Family Vineyardsburke & WillsCaesars entertainmentKaren CalbyCapital one-

Commerical bankCaramoor CenterCarnegie hallCelebrity Stylist

gad CohenStockard ChanningChicagoChipotle

City WineryClay health Club & Spamichael t. CohenColliers International

ny llCCome from AwayCharles Curtis“the daily Show” with

trevor noahpenny daulton Joseph d’ambrosioDear Evan hansen deepdale golf Clubdovetail restauranteileen Fisher &

garnet hillemilio antonio

hair Studioeric Javits Inc.exhale SpaKen Fallin, artistFlood Catering, Inc.Food network &

Cooking Channel new york City Wine & Food Festival presented by Coca-Cola

Sue Frost athol Fugardtracy geltman new york giantsglass house tavernmary Cirillo-goldberg and

Jay goldberggolden ram ImportsSylvia goldenbari and neil goldmachermark and nancy

golodetz“good morning america”Sidney grant, dr. danceCarmen grossmanrebecca habelhamptons International

Film Festival

harry’s Café and Steakgrant and Jeannette

hobsonholsted JewelersbJ holt hunt & Fish ClubThe Iceman Cometh Inspire Fitnessthe Intrepid museumJ. mendel Ken Jarin and robin

Wiessmannthe new york JetsJim Wallick and

mercer CulinaryJohn barrett SalonJohn Johnson the Joyce theatreJujamcyn theatresely KahnStephen Karamed KasselmanKate Spade & CompanyKeen Companynate Kempnerdevin Keudell new york KnicksKelly KollarKramer portraitslafayette Café“the late Show with

Stephen Colbert”randi leedsleonard opticianslobel’s of new yorklocanda Verdethe london nyClusardi’s restaurantmaC Cosmeticsrebecca maderJohn madigan and

greg Finchthe mcKittrick hotelmCm Worldwide

geraldine mcmanusMean Girls on broadwaymelissa’s producenet-a-porter new york metsmlb Commissioner’s

officemorgan Stanleythe muse hotelnew york botanical

gardennew york Waterwaynew york yankees

Steakhouseokemo mountain resortpark avenue Skin CareJoey parnes Sarah paulsonpeipers and Kojenpennsylvania 6philip Kingsley

trichological ClinicThe Play That Goes

Wrongproducers of Wickedthe public theaterJill rafsonnew york rangersrao’s“the rachael ray Show”new york red bullsritz Carlton

rancho mirage rotisserie georgetteSamantha rudin earls“Saturday night live”SchnippersSchool of Rockthomas Schumacher SeasonsFrederick J. Siegelmichael Simsthe Skylark nyCSouthern hospitality

SpongeBob SquarePantsStacey mindich &

Dear Evan hansenStamford museum and

nature CenterStar Stainless Screw Co.danny and lauren SteinSticks and StonesJeffrey and Janis Ing StraussSVa theatreSylvia pines uniquitiestao grouptimes Square alliance“the today Show”,

megyn Kelly todaytodaytixJudy tomathe town hall FoundationThree Tall Women tribeca Film Festivaltwo twelve -

beSt and barbutotwo twelve -

beSt and lambs Clubutsav Indian bar & grillVerdura“the View”Vineyard VinesWaitressbarry WaldorfWalt disney World“Watch What

happens live”Whitney museum of

american artCharlotte Wilcox “the Wendy Williams

Show”Vanessa Williamsmichael Wilsonthe Wine Workshoplee Wolfthe new york yankeesyeS networkAs of february 20, 2018

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s i n c e r e t h a n k s T o T H o s e w H o H e l P e d m a K e T o n i G H T P o s s i B l e

cred i Ts

sTage maNager amanda michaels

maNagemeNT assoc iaTe Christina pezzello

sceN ic T eam tJ greenway richard m. Jaris dylan Kruse barry richards

assoc iaTe l ighT iNg des igNer Coby Chasman beck

ProducT ioN carPeNTer brad olson

ProducT ioN gaffer Christina See

auTomaTed l ighT iNg Programmer bridget Chervenka

ProducT ioN r igg iNg provided by C2W

V ideo Programmer majid younis

wardrobe suPerV isor Susan J. Fallon

The baNd

PiaNo mary-mitchell Campbell

bass brian hamm

giuTar eric davis

drums damien bassman

V iol iN Justin Smith

sPec ial ThaNks

John barrett

donovan daughtry

William Ivey long

Carmine lucariello

brian mear

ed micone

darren deVerna, production resource group

Connie grazia and nadine C licostie, red thread

the rockwell group

peter Finder, rosebrand

Solomon transport

Seph Stanek

Wb mason

Jason Weinberg

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Congratulations to roundabout gala honoree

Jessica Lange and to the remarkable roundabout team.

todd, Julia, sydney and Chairman tom tuft

thank you for so many wonderful and thrilling performances

each and every year!!

Mary Cirillo-GoldberG

and Jay GoldberG

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