Backstage at the Geffen...Celebrity gala benefit for hope & healing! Evening of anecdotes...

Charming Geffen Theatre in Westwood!

On March 22nd, the Geffen Theatre will play host to a special event honoring Barry Meyer and Kristin Chenoweth.

Co-Chaired by Alan & Cindy Horn and John & Marilyn Wells, the organizers excitedly informed me in a press release today, that the benefit's chief function is to bring inspiration, hope and healing through the arts to over 24,000 students, at-risk youth, and seniors and veterans.

In sum, Backstage at the Geffen is expected to be an evening of laughter, music and irreverent stories about life on the other side of the curtain.

The special event with draw on Geffen's extended family of actors, playwrights and directors.

The chi chi celebrity gala affair at the charming Geffen will be hosted and directed by Gil Cates.

A handful of high-profile sponsors include Warner Brothers, Audi & Fiji water, to name a few!

Mezzanine tickets

$250+

Info: Ticket & Sponsorship

310.208.6500

Geffen relaxes poolside

(well almost)

7th Annual Backstage at Geffen...featuring Rita Wilson, surprise performances, musical guests!

David Geffen Playhouse

Monday, March 9, 2009 Backstage at the Geffen

The David Geffen playhouse is inviting theatre-goes to an evening of laughter, music and irreverent stories about life on the other side of the curtain.

The Geffen's 7th Annual Backstage celebration will draw on an extended family of actors, playwrights and directors to conjure up a night of lively entertainment hosted by Producing Director Gil Cates.

Night's Festivities

7:00 pm Drink & Nibble
8:00 pm Listen and Honor

Surprise storytellers and musical guest performances!

Award Presentations

Distinction in Theater Award to Rita Wilson
(presented by an unannounced special guest)
Distinction in Service Award to Leslie Moonves
(presented by Mary Steenburgen)

9:30 pm Dessert & Mingle

Attire

Anything goes!

"The night is about enjoying the art of theater and you don’t need to don anything special to do that," according to Geffen staff.

The festive event may be a bit pricey for some.

Backstage Benefactor $3,000

*8 tickets to Backstage with priority orchestra seating
*8 tickets to pre-show cocktail hour and post-show dessert reception
*Recognition in Virtual Tribute Journal (Backstage Benefactor)
*One full screen color ad or message in Virtual Tribute Journal*

Backstage Patron $1,500

*4 tickets to Backstage with priority orchestra seating
*4 tickets to pre-show cocktail hour and post-show dessert reception
*Recognition in Virtual Tribute Journal (Backstage Patron)
*One split-screen full color ad or message in Virtual Tribute Journal*

Backstage Friend $300

*One ticket to Backstage at the Geffen
*One ticket to pre-show cocktail hour & post-show dessert reception

Tickets: http://www.geffenplayhouse.com/backstage/

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