One of Bucks County’s most beautiful country properties and the Tony-winning star of “Jersey Boys” take center stage at the seventh annual Galavant in the Garden Gala to benefit Bucks County Playhouse Sept. 17, in Solebury Township.
Presented by Playhouse Artists, the nonprofit organization formed to support the growth and sustainability of the Playhouse, the evening will celebrate the past 10 years it raises funds to propel itself into the next generation.
Nicole and Cam Maio, Amy and Peter Sargent, and Virginia and Manning Smith serve as the honorary co-chairs for the event that will honor Jeanne and Frank Cretella of Landmark Hospitality for developing new opportunities in New Hope and Lynn and Jim Dever, Bank of America market president, for Bank of America’s unwavering support as the Season Sponsors for the last five years.
Proceeds from the Galavant in the Garden support the nonprofit mission of Bucks County Playhouse, which includes student matinees, a new musical development program, and innovative education programs like the Student Theatre Festival, the Playhouse Youth Company, and year-round engagement programs for young people and adults.
Under a large festive tent and beneath autumn skies — attendees will gather at Brent Alderfer’s Spring Creek Farm, a 125-acre farm committed to environmentally sustainable agriculture that serves the community. Guests will sip cocktails and dine on a farm-to-table inspired feast catered by Fancy Fig Catering. Gala festivities include celebrations of the honorees, a live auction of carefully curated experience-based items, an opportunity to support the Playhouse Education programs, and a concert by John Lloyd Young, Broadway’s “Jersey Boy.” The night concludes with desserts, coffee, and cocktails.
Young is the Tony and Grammy award-winning Frankie Valli from Broadway’s “Jersey Boys,” as well as the star of the Clint Eastwood directed Warner Brothers film. Through his performance, Young celebrates the classic hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s along with some of the Frankie Valli hits that made him an award-winning star.
A limited number of tickets and sponsorships for Galavant in the Garden are still available. For information, contact Christa Federico Marshall, advancement manager, at 267-740-2149 or Christa@buckscountyplayhouse.org or visit BucksCountyPlayhouse.org/2022-gala.
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