2024 Gala

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

6:30pm

presented at

The Edison Ballroom
240 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036

Step into the shadowy underworld of the 1920s at our extravagant gala, inspired by the iconic Threepenny Opera, with music by Kurt Weill and a libretto by Bertolt Brecht. Join us for an unforgettable evening where the lines between high society and the criminal underworld blur in a spectacular fusion of music, drama, and decadence. Set against the backdrop of a lavishly transformed grand ballroom, the night will be filled with enchanting performances that pay homage to Kurt Weill’s haunting melodies and Bertolt Brecht’s biting social commentary.

TICKETS & TABLES

We invite you to join the Host Committee by reserving your gala table well before we send invitations. Your early support will ensure that we can create a memorable event for you and your guests, building on our success of past years.

Integrate your company’s brand into our event and treat your VIPs to an unforgettable evening.
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We hope to see you at the next one!

The Edison Ballroom, West 47th Street, New York, NY, USA

Cast

Michael Kuhn

Mack the Knife

Chrystal E. Williams

Jenny Diver

Melissa Wimbish

Polly Peachum

Jason Wirth

Piano

Ben Rosenblum

Accordionist

CREATIVE TEAM

Emily Barber, Production Manager
Sara Erde, Choreography
Geoffrey McDonald, Narrator
Sarah Meyers, Stage Director
Andy Peeke, Master of Ceremonies
Kellie Taylor, Stage Manager

SPECIAL THANKS

Andy Peeke, Master of Ceremonies

GALA HOST COMMITTEE

Nancy & Jim Barton
Kathleen Frankovic & Hal Glatzer
Jane A. Gross
Corey Kinger, Chair
David Kneuss
Karen McLaughlin & Mark Schubin
Janet Nelson
Mark Newhouse
Jenna Rich & Abraham Axler
Judith & Mike Rogers

GALA STEERING COMMITTEE

Nancy Barton
Jenna Rich
Kimberly Giannelli
Jeffrey Goodman
Christina Harper-Sovereign

VENUE

Originally opened in the 1930s as the Grand Ballroom of the adjacent Edison Hotel, The Edison Ballroom re-opened in 2008 after an extensive renovation that preserved its original fair and art deco style. Located in the heart of Manhattan, only steps away from Times Square, this multi-level venue is capable of hosting any kind of private event: weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, holiday parties, red carpet fashion shows, large corporate events and business conferences. With a superb in-house catering menu prepared by celebrity chef Mina Newman and the experienced guide of owner Allan Wartski, The Edison Ballroom is keeping alive a tradition that started decades ago and continues to provide the perfect environment for all occasions.