WILMA GALA 2010

Friday, May 7th

The evening began at the Wilma with a rousing cocktail hour, an awards presentation emceed by Bob Costas, and a performance by the West Philadelphia Orchestra. Buzz Bissinger was presented with the Artist Award, A.E. "Ted" Wolf the Wilma Star Award, and Mayor Michael Nutter was in attendance to present the Advocate Award to Peggy Amsterdam. The evening concluded with much revelry at the Ormandy Ballroom of the Doubletree Hotel, with dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Gala proceeds allow The Wilma Theater to continue its mission of producing bold and inventive theater with artists, designers, collaborators and writers of the highest caliber. Our commitment to artistic excellence extends beyond the stage and into our community, and Gala support will also contribute to our campaign to Build the Audiences of Tomorrow, the Wilma’s organization-wide, unified effort to cultivate new audiences by increasing student access to, and encouraging young audience engagement with theater.

Honorary Co-Chairs Governor Edward G. Rendell and Mayor Michael A. Nutter

Honorary Committee:  David S. Amsterdam, Bill Belichick, Peter Berg, Steve Burke, Graydon Carter, David L. Cohen, Joseph Dworetzky, Ari Emanuel, Hermand and Helen Fala, Peggy and Rich Greenawalt, Joel Grey, Amy Gutmann, Václav Havel, Tony LaRussa, Holly Levy, Thomas Mahoney, Arthur Makadon, Bernadine Munley, C.R. “Chuck” Pennoni, Ronald and Janet Rock, Billy Bob Thornton, Brian Tierney

The Sun, Presenting Sponsor:  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Orion Sponsor:  Knowledge Rules and Ronald and Janet Rock

Taurus Sponsors: Drexel University, KPMG

Pegasus Sponsors: Comcast Corporation, Mark Dichter, Jeff Harbison, and Harvey Kimmel, and Peggy and Rich Greenawalt, and Reinhold Residential.

*Committments through May 7, 2010

Cocktail or Party Attire

6:00 PM

The Wilma Theater

265 South Broad Street

Festivities begin at 6:00pm at our home at the corner of Broad & Spruce Streets where we will kick off the evening with a rousing cocktail hour, silent auction preview, awards ceremony with Emcee Bob Costas, and cabaret performance.

7:45 PM

Ormandy Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel

237 South Broad Street

Follow us next door to The Ormandy Ballroom in the Doubletree Hotel where the party continues with dinner, silent auction and dancing.

For information about sponsorships, program book advertisements, or for more information about our Under-35 "Young Friends" tickets, please call Julie Cassidy, Special Events Manager at 215.893.9456 x124.