Those with deep pockets will get to see Broadway and "Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander perform at the Huntington's annual fundraising gala. The press release:
JASON ALEXANDER HOSTS HUNTINGTON’S 2007 "SPOTLIGHT
SPECTACULAR!" GALA
(BOSTON) – Tony Award-winning theatre and television star
– and Boston University alumnus – Jason Alexander (“Broadway Bound,” “Jerome
Robbins’ Broadway,” and TV’s “Seinfeld”) will host and perform at the
Huntington Theatre Company’s 2007 "Spotlight Spectacular!" gala
benefit celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary season on Monday, April 30
at the new Westin Boston Waterfront.
Proceeds from "Spotlight Spectacular!" support
the Huntington’s programs, including its award-winning youth, education, and
community outreach initiatives. Last year the gala raised more than
$550,000.
This year’s event honors Huntington Board members Sherryl
and Gerard Cohen, who have been loyal patrons and significant supporters to the
company for many years. The Cohens will receive The Wimberly Award, named
for long-time Huntington Board Chairman J. David Wimberly. The Award is
presented to those who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the
Huntington.
Boston University’s 25-year partnership with the
Huntington also will be celebrated at the event. The Huntington was
established in 1982 as a professional theatre in residence at the
University. Four years later the company became an independent‚
not–for–profit professional organization with strong ties to the school.
As its largest donor, the University provides the Huntington significant
financial support and in-kind support in the form of its main performance
venue, the BU Theatre. In return the Huntington provides educational
enhancement‚ training‚ and internships to students across the university as
well as on-stage and behind-the-scenes opportunities. Between Huntington
shows, the company’s production staff assists in the development of student
productions at the Boston University Theatre.
Chaired by Huntington Trustee Kristine Scoon and her
husband Davey, the "Spotlight Spectacular!" features an elegant
cocktail reception where guests can bid on unique and exciting silent auction
items while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and mingling with high-profile Boston VIPs,
including stars of recent and upcoming Huntington productions. A
seated dinner, live auction, and entertainment by the Huntington’s special
friends follows the reception.
An online auction opens April 4th, allowing Huntington
patrons and friends to bid on many items prior to the event. Among the
exciting auction items are a Tony Awards package including tickets to the 2007
awards show and post-show dinner, concert tickets to see The Police at Fenway
Park this summer, numerous Red Sox/Yankees tickets, and an Executive Suite for
22 at a 2007 Boston Red Sox game. The online auction can be found at
www.huntington.cmarket.com.
Tables for the Spotlight Spectacular! range from $7,500
to $25,000. Individual tickets are $500 and $1,500. For more
information about the event, to sponsor a table, or to purchase tickets,
contact Michelle Williams at (617) 273-1536 or
MWilliams@huntingtontheatre.bu.edu.